02/13/2024

House Bill 84

Lead Sponsors: Representative Steve Demetriou and Representative Josh Williams

Status: 3rd Hearing in House Homeland Security Committee (March 29, 2023)

Description: The bill lowers the minimum age for a person to receive an original appointment as a police officer to 18 years old. The bill does not change the existing requirement that applicants pass a physical examination.

CCAO Position: No position (as of July 2024)

Other Notes: Has a companion bill, Senate Bill 53.

The Ohio Municipal League and the Ohio Township Association both provided proponent testimony.