Senate Bill 53
To lower the minimum age for an original appointment as a police officer from twenty-one to eighteen years of age.
The OTA supports this bill.
Status
This bill was passed by the Senate on May 10, 2023. It is now in the House Homeland Security Committee and has two hearings.
See the links below for more information on the Ohio Legislature's website, including proponent and opponent testimonies, a summary of the bill, and more.