Prohibit unlawful removal of item used as a memorial for the dead

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Sean Brennan and 2 co-sponsors

HB 879 proposes changes to Ohio law, but the specific policy area and provisions are not provided in the available text.

Referred to committee

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Bill Overview

HB 879, introduced in the 136th Ohio General Assembly, appears to be a newly introduced measure with three named co-sponsors: Chris Glassburn, Sean Brennan, and Terrence Upchurch. The available information from the action history only confirms introduction on May 12, 2026; no title, summary, or text of the bill has been provided here. The following summary outlines what is known and what would typically be expected to accompany a bill of this nature once the text is available.

What the bill is expected to address (based on typical bill structure)

Purpose and intent: The bill will specify a public policy objective or statutory change Ohio lawmakers intend to adopt. Without the bill text, the exact policy area (e.g., education, transportation, health, taxes, criminal justice, civil procedure, local government) cannot be confirmed.

Scope: The bill will designate who or what is affected (state agencies, local governments, individuals, businesses, school districts, etc.) and any geographic or demographic parameters.

Key provisions we would look for in the bill text

When the full text becomes available, key provisions to extract typically include:

Specific changes to existing law: Which statutes would be amended, repealed, or enacted new?

Definitional changes: Are there new definitions or altered meanings that affect implementation?

Funding and fiscal impact: Any appropriations, revenue impacts, or cost implications for state or local governments.

Compliance and enforcement: Roles of agencies, oversight mechanisms, penalties, or timetables.

Implementation timeline: Effective dates, phased rollout, and any sunset or renewal provisions.

Administrative details: Rules to be adopted, rulemaking timelines, and any required reports or recordkeeping.

Who would be affected

State and local governments: Agencies responsible for implementing provisions and any mandated program changes.

Businesses and individuals: If the bill affects licenses, taxes, compliance burdens, or civil/criminal penalties.

Educational institutions, health providers, or other sectors: Depending on the policy domain addressed.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduction date: May 12, 2026.

Next steps: After introduction, the bill would move through committee process, potentially receive amendments, and be subject to hearings, votes in the House and Senate, and, if approved, signatures or gubernatorial action. Any specified effective dates or phase-ins would appear in the bill text.

Request for the full text

To provide a precise and fully accurate summary, I need:
- The official bill text of HB 879 (the exact language of proposed changes).
- A synopsis or fiscal note, if available.
- Any committee assignments or hearings, amendments, and voting history.

If you can share the bill’s text or a link to the bill’s summary, I can produce a detailed, line-by-line interpretation and a comprehensive impact analysis.