Regards emergency Joshua Alert system for certain missing kids

It became law on Sep 17, 2026.

OH HB 359 · House Bill · 136

Stage: Became law
Started in: House
Sponsors: 102
Latest action: Sep 17, 2026

What it does

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.

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

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Sep 17, 2026

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