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House Public Safety Committee

The Ohio House Public Safety Committee has 14 members — 10 Republicans and 4 Democrats. 77 bills have been referred to it in the 136th General Assembly.

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Members

Committees are where most of the legislature's detailed work happens. After a bill is introduced, it is assigned to a committee, which holds hearings, takes testimony, and decides whether to send it back to the full chamber for a vote. The chair controls which bills are heard — so a bill can stall here without ever receiving a vote.

Chair: The head of a committee, typically a member of the majority party. They control the committee's agenda, schedule hearings, and preside over meetings.
Vice Chair: A member who assists the chair and presides in their absence. Some committees may have a Vice Chair for both the majority and minority parties.
Ranking Member: The highest-ranking member of the minority party on a committee.

Chair

Cindy Abrams

District 29

Political Party Republican

Chamber House

Vice Chair

Kevin D. Miller

District 69

Political Party Republican

Chamber House

Ranking Member

Cecil Thomas

District 25

Political Party Democrat

Chamber House

Bernard Willis

District 74

Political Party Republican

Chamber House

Darnell T. Brewer

District 22

Political Party Democrat

Chamber House

Diane Mullins

District 47

Political Party Republican

Chamber House

Haraz N. Ghanbari

District 75

Political Party Republican

Chamber House

Jeff LaRe

District 73

Political Party Republican

Chamber House

Juanita O. Brent

District 18

Political Party Democrat

Chamber House

Latyna M. Humphrey

District 2

Political Party Democrat

Chamber House

Matthew Kishman

District 50

Political Party Republican

Chamber House

Phil Plummer

District 39

Political Party Republican

Chamber House

Rodney Creech

District 40

Political Party Republican

Chamber House

Thomas Hall

District 46

Political Party Republican

Chamber House

Bills

Bills referred to this committee. A bill must be reported out of committee before the full chamber can vote on it. Learn how committees handle bills. Select any bill to see its full history, sponsors, and how each member voted.