02/13/2024

Senate Bill 53

Lead Sponsors: Senator Michele Reynolds and Senator Kristina Roegner

Status: Passed the Senate 25-8 (May 10, 2023), 2nd Hearing in House Homeland Security (June 21, 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: The Ohio Municipal League testified as a proponent in both chambers (Senate; House) and the Ohio Township Association testified as a proponent in the Senate.