Derrick Hall

District 34
Chamber House
Political Party Democrat
https://ohiohouse.gov/members/derrick-hall

State Representative Derrick Hall is currently serving his first term in the Ohio House of Representatives representing House District 34, which includes Hudson, Stow, Tallmadge, Silver Lake, Munroe Falls, and portions of Akron. Currently, Representative Hall is the ranking member of the House Insurance Committee. He also serves on the House Medicaid Committee, House Energy Committee, and House Veterans and Military Development.  Prior to his election to the Ohio House, Representative Hall served as the president of the Akron Public Schools Board of Education.

Representative Hall brings a socially pragmatic and fiscally responsible approach to addressing the critical issues we face each day in Ohio.  Representative Hall prioritizes a strong public education system, robust support for small businesses, property tax reform, enhanced healthcare access, energy policy that is environmentally friendly, and improved senior services. 

Prior to joining the legislature, Representative Hall worked with, and for, multiple Fortune 50 companies and for both large and medium sized non-profits inclusive of his work with multiple community boards. Representative Hall also currently serves his country as a U.S. Army Reserve Judge Advocate General (JAG) officer.

Representative Hall earned his Doctor of Pharmacy, Juris Doctor, and MBA from The Ohio State University. He also attended Harvard Medical School where he earned his master’s degree in healthcare operations. He lives in West Akron with his wife and their two children. 

District Map

Committee Membership

General Assembly
Committee
Adopt the Legislative Code of Ethics
General Assembly 136
Number S. C. R. No. 4
Type Senate Concurrent Resolution
Committee
Allow absent voter''s ballot return to any county polling place
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 761
Type House Bill
Committee General Government
Allow alternative rate plans for certain natural gas companies
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 103
Type Senate Bill
Committee Public Utilities
Allow alternative rate plans for certain natural gas companies
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 103
Type Senate Bill
Committee Energy
Allow wild animal rehab facility to get euthanasia drug permit
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 152
Type Senate Bill
Committee Natural Resources
Alter amusement ride classification for inspection fee purposes
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 433
Type House Bill
Committee Agriculture
Amend competitive retail electric service law
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 15
Type House Bill
Committee Energy
Authorize home kitchen registration for sale of certain foods
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 134
Type House Bill
Committee Agriculture
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Recent Votes

General Assembly
Committee
Enact the Larry Henderson Act
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 372
Type House Bill
Committee Judiciary
Vote Yes
Vote Date 3/25/2026
Vote Result Passed
Enact SHE WINS Act
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 347
Type House Bill
Committee Health
Vote No
Vote Date 3/25/2026
Vote Result Passed
Modify offenses of burglary, breaking and entering, and trespass
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 252
Type House Bill
Committee Judiciary
Vote Yes
Vote Date 3/25/2026
Vote Result Passed
Enact the Indecent Exposure Modernization Act
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 249
Type House Bill
Committee Judiciary
Vote No
Vote Date 3/25/2026
Vote Result Passed
Regards health insurance, Medicaid prior authorization
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 220
Type House Bill
Committee Insurance
Vote No
Vote Date 3/25/2026
Vote Result Passed
Enact the Finding and Identifying with NamUs Data (FIND) Act
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 217
Type House Bill
Committee Public Safety
Vote Yes
Vote Date 3/25/2026
Vote Result Passed
Enact Aspen Runnels'' Law
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 203
Type House Bill
Committee Judiciary
Vote Yes
Vote Date 3/25/2026
Vote Result Passed
Establish a universal regulatory sandbox program
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 176
Type House Bill
Committee Government Oversight
Vote Yes
Vote Date 3/25/2026
Vote Result Passed
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