Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed three new bills into law on May 27, 2026, addressing medical device regulations, inmate re-entry support, and emergency health provisions for schools.
House Bill 377, sponsored by State Representative Kellie Deeter (R-Norwalk), revises the law governing light-based medical devices used for hair removal. Additionally, House Bill 393, co-sponsored by State Representatives Gary Click (R-Vickery) and Darnell T. Brewer (D-Cleveland), mandates that community-based correctional facilities and halfway houses assist inmates in securing state identification cards prior to their release.
The third bill, House Bill 462, sponsored by State Senator Tracy M. Richardson (R-Marysville), authorizes schools, school districts, and camps to procure and use additional types of epinephrine delivery systems for emergencies. These legislative actions aim to update various state regulations and support public welfare across Ohio.