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Bill Summary · HB 872

Summary of HB 872 (Ohio, 136th General Assembly)

Purpose and intent

  • Establishes the Ohio Economic Task Force on Gun Violence and Violent Crimes to study how gun violence and other violent crime affect Ohio businesses, economic conditions, and workforce development.
  • The Task Force aims to produce findings and recommendations to inform legislative or policy actions.

Key provisions and changes

  • Formation and membership
    • Creates the Ohio Economic Task Force on Gun Violence and Violent Crimes.
    • Composition (total members to be appointed and roles):
    • The Governor or their designee.
    • The Attorney General or their designee.
    • The Director of Development.
    • Five members from the Ohio business community, appointed by the Director of Development.
    • Three members of the Ohio House: two from the majority party (appointed by the Speaker) and one from the minority party (appointed by the Minority Leader).
    • Three members of the Ohio Senate: two from the majority party (appointed by the President) and one from the minority party (appointed by the Minority Leader).
    • Two members from the community sector focused on reducing violent crime: one appointed by the Speaker and one by the Senate President.
  • Leadership and meetings
    • Within 30 days of the section’s effective date, the Task Force must select a chair or co-chairs.
    • The Task Force must meet at least monthly thereafter or as called by the chair(s).
  • Compensation
    • Members serve without compensation, except to the extent that service falls within their normal employment duties.
  • Scope of study
    • Examine: 1) The economic impact of gun violence and violent crime on businesses and workforce development, including associated costs across Ohio. 2) The economic impact of gun violence and violent crime on community investments, using crime data. 3) Best practices available to reduce violent crime. 4) Community revitalization efforts that can be implemented to prevent violent crime.
  • Reporting and sunset
    • The Task Force must produce a report of findings and recommendations no later than one year after the section’s effective date.
    • The report must be submitted to the General Assembly in accordance with Ohio Revised Code section 101.68.
    • Upon submission of the report, the Task Force ceases to exist.

Who would be affected

  • Public actors and institutions
    • State leadership (Governor, Attorney General), the Director of Development, the General Assembly.
  • Private sector and communities
    • Ohio businesses and employers (through consideration of economic impacts and potential policy recommendations).
    • Communities and local workforce development efforts affected by crime-related economic costs.
  • Policy development and research
    • Researchers and policymakers focused on criminal justice, economic development, and community revitalization.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Effective date not specified in the text provided, but the timeline references actions within 30 days of the section’s effective date.
  • The Task Force must convene a chair(s) within 30 days of activation.
  • Monthly meetings required at minimum.
  • Final report due within one year of the effective date.
  • The Task Force dissolves after the report is submitted (no ongoing mandate beyond the report).

Potential impacts and considerations

  • The bill creates a formal, government-backed mechanism to quantify the economic costs of gun violence and violent crime to Ohio’s economy and communities.
  • By including representation from government, business, and both chambers of the General Assembly, it seeks a broad, cross-sector assessment and bipartisan input.
  • The focus on “best practices” and “community revitalization efforts” could inform future policy or funding decisions intended to reduce violent crime and its economic burden.
  • The lack of compensation for members could influence participation or require commitment aligned with existing duties.

Note: This summary reflects only the introduced text. If amended, additional provisions or timelines could change the scope and operations of the Task Force.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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