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SB 174: Regards allocation of parenting responsibilities

Ohio · Senate · 136th General Assembly (2025–2026) · last verified September 24, 2026

What SB 174 does, verified September 24, 2026

<div> <p>This bill amends numerous sections of the Ohio Revised Code to establish and strengthen the Missing Children Clearinghouse within the Office of the Attorney General. The legislation creates a central repository dedicated to coordinating information and improving the availability of data regarding missing children to assist in their location.</p> <p>The bill authorizes the Clearinghouse to perform specific functions, including the establishment of services to aid in locating missing children, such as preparing and disseminating flyers, developing reporting forms for parents and law enforcement, and assisting organizations in implementing voluntary fingerprinting programs for children. Additionally, it mandates the creation and operation of a toll-free telephone line for supplemental reports and sightings of missing children.</p> <p>The legislation requires that if a school or no…

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✓IntroducedComplete
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✓First Chamber FloorComplete
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5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: Referred to committee: Judiciary (2025-11-19)Alert me
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Nathan ManningJerry CirinoStephen HuffmanThomas PattonBill Reineke
Recent actions6 total · showing 5
Nov. 19, 2025Referred to committee: Judiciary
Nov. 18, 2025Introduced
Nov. 12, 2025Passed
Nov. 05, 2025Reported - Substitute: Judiciary
Apr. 09, 2025Referred to committee: Judiciary
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