Ohio House Bill 359
Session 136
Regards emergency Joshua Alert system for certain missing kids
Became Law
Became Law on Jun 18, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
359
State
Ohio
Session
136
Motion Text
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Beryl Brown Piccolantonio
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Summary
To amend section 5502.522 of the Revised Code to clarify the statewide emergency alert system in cases of missing autistic or developmentally disabled children and to name the alert the Joshua Alert.
As Introduced
As Reported by the House Children and Human Services Committee
As Passed by the House
As Reported by the Senate Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee
As Passed by the Senate
Analysis: As Reported By Senate Committee
Analysis: As Passed By House
Analysis: As Reported By House Committee
Analysis: As Introduced
Fiscal Notes: Final Fiscal Note
Fiscal Notes: As Passed By Senate
Fiscal Notes: As Reported By Senate Committee
Fiscal Notes: As Passed By House
Fiscal Notes: As Reported By House Committee
Fiscal Notes: As Introduced
Additional Documents: Synopsis of Committee Amendments
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09/17/2026
Governor of Ohio
Effective 9/17/26
09/17/2026
Ohio General Assembly
Effective
06/18/2026
Ohio General Assembly
Signed By The Governor
06/12/2026
Ohio General Assembly
Sent To The Governor
06/03/2026
Senate
Passed
04/21/2026
Senate
Reported
11/19/2025
Senate
Referred to committee
11/18/2025
Senate
Introduced
11/12/2025
House
Passed
10/29/2025
House
Reported - Amended
06/18/2025
House
Referred to committee
06/12/2025
House
Introduced
Sources
OH Legislature
Open States
Record Created
Jun 12, 2025 6:08:25 PM
Record Updated
Jun 26, 2026 7:27:03 PM