05/29/2025

Ohio House Passes Bipartisan Bill to Ban Police Quotas for Arrests, Citations

Supporters argue it strengthens the relationship between police and the public

The Ohio House of Representatives has passed House Bill 131, legislation that would prohibit law enforcement agencies across the state from imposing quotas on officers for arrests or citations. The bill, passed on May 28, aims to shift policing priorities from meeting numerical targets to focusing on community engagement and quality enforcement.

Introduced in late February by Reps. Kevin Miller (R–Newark) and Bride Rose Sweeney (D–Westlake), the bill garnered bipartisan support, passing committee by a 9-1 vote before being approved by the full House. It was also cosponsored by Rep. Cindy Abrams (R–Harrison) and Rep. Juanita Brent (D–Cleveland).

Supporters argue the bill strengthens the relationship between police and the public by removing incentives that could pressure officers into unnecessary enforcement actions.

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