HB428Introduced in the House
Remove residency requirements for certain city director positions
Introduced by David Thomas, District 65
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To amend sections 9.481, 735.01, and 737.01 of the Revised Code regarding residency requirements for the city director of public service and the city director of public safety.
Where it stands
Referred to committee: Local Government
March 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Passed · February 25, 2026
91
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
91 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Dontavius Jarrells | 1 | Yes |
| Latyna Humphrey | 2 | Yes |
| Ismail Mohamed | 3 | Yes |
| Beryl Brown Piccolantonio | 4 | Yes |
| Meredith Lawson-Rowe | 5 | Yes |
| Christine Cockley | 6 | Yes |
| Michael Dovilla | 7 | Yes |
| Allison Russo | 7 | Yes |
| Munira Abdullahi | 9 | Yes |
| Mark Sigrist | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced
Referred to committee: Local Government
Reported - Amended: Local Government
Passed
Introduced
Referred to committee: Local Government
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