Bill

SB 428

Enact the Build Smart Act

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Michele Reynolds

SB 428 would create an Ohio ACE Study Commission to review ACEs, assess state data and programs, and develop recommendations to prevent and address adverse childhood experiences.

Referred to committee

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Bill Summary · SB 428

Summary of SB 428 (Session 136, Ohio)

Purpose

SB 428 proposes to establish an Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study Commission. The commission would be created to study and advise on issues related to adverse childhood experiences and their impact on health, well-being, and public policy in Ohio.

Key Provisions

Creation of the ACE Study Commission: The bill enacts new Ohio Revised Code sections 103.55, 103.551, and 103.552 to formally establish the commission.
Scope of Work (as inferred from title and typical commission structure):
- Review existing research on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and related health and behavioral outcomes.
- Assess Ohio-specific data, programs, and services addressing ACEs.
- Develop recommendations for prevention, intervention, and policy improvements to mitigate the effects of ACEs.
- Possibly identify funding needs, coordination with agencies, and reporting requirements (typical commission duties), though exact duties are specified in the final enacted text.
Structure and Governance:
- The bill would define membership, appointment process, and leadership (e.g., chair and vice chair) for the commission.
- Likely includes meeting cadence, duration of the commission, and reporting obligations to the General Assembly or state agencies.
Reporting and Recommendations:
- The commission would be expected to produce findings and potentially legislative or administrative recommendations to address ACE-related outcomes.

Note: The exact roster of duties, powers, funding, and reporting timelines will be specified in the enacted text of sections 103.55, 103.551, and 103.552 of the Revised Code. The summary above reflects common structures for commissions of this type; refer to the enrolled bill for precise language.

Who is Affected

State Agencies: Health, human services, juvenile justice, education, and related state departments would interact with the commission and implement recommendations.
Youth and Families: Ohio residents, particularly children and families affected by ACEs, could benefit from policy changes and program improvements stemming from the commission’s work.
Researchers and Providers: Organizations conducting ACE-related research or delivering services (mental health, public health, child welfare) may engage with the commission and respond to its recommendations.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Introduction: The bill was introduced on 2026-04-27.
Establishment Timeline: Typically, once enacted, the commission would be appointed within a set period (often 60 days to several months) after the bill becomes law, with a defined duration for the commission’s work (e.g., a multi-year period).
Next Steps: If passed, the bill would proceed through committee hearings, floor votes in both chambers, and then be sent to the Governor for signature or veto. The final enrolled version (enrolled bill) contains the authoritative language.

Notes

The current overview is based on the bill’s stated title and typical structure for establishing a state commission. The precise duties, membership particulars, funding, and reporting requirements will be clarified in the enacted statutory text of the new sections (103.55, 103.551, 103.552) once enacted.

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