Where can I find Ohio laws?

Welcome to the Ohio Law section of FindLaw’s State Law collection. This section contains user-friendly summaries of Ohio laws as well as citations or links to relevant sections of Ohio’s official online statutes.

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What are Ohio statutes called?

Ohio Revised Code
The Ohio Revised Code contains all current statutes of the Ohio General Assembly of a permanent and general nature, consolidated into provisions, titles, chapters and sections.

How do I find my legislative history in Ohio?

Ohio Historical Connection Bill Files Call 614.297. 2510 or visit www.ohiohistory.org for information regarding bill files from 1949 to the OGA session immediately preceding the current one.

What is the difference between OAC and ORC?

Ohio law consists of the Ohio Constitution, the Ohio Revised Code and the Ohio Administrative Code. The Constitution is the state’s highest law superseding all others. The Revised Code is the codified law of the state while the Administrative Code is a compilation of administrative rules adopted by state agencies.

Are abortions illegal in Ohio?

An Ohio state law went into effect in July 2019 which makes abortion illegal after the fetal heartbeat can be detected, which usually develops between five or six weeks after conception. No exceptions are made for “hard cases” such as rape, incest, or a fetus determined to possibly have down syndrome.

What is statutory law Ohio?

statutory law—laws adopted by legislative bodies such as the U.S. Congress, the Ohio General Assembly or a city council; administrative law—written rules adopted by (and legal interpretations issued by) various government agencies under limited authority granted by legislative bodies; and.

Who are my Ohio state legislators?

Rob McColley. District 1 | R.

Theresa Gavarone. District 2 | R.

Tina Maharath. District 3 | D.

George F. Lang. District 4 | R.

Stephen A. Huffman. District 5 | R.

Niraj Antani. District 6 | R.

Steve Wilson. District 7 | R.

Louis W. Blessing, III. District 8 | R.

How are laws made in Ohio?

The Ohio Constitution requires that each act passed by the General Assembly be presented to the Governor for approval before it becomes law. If the Governor approves, he or she signs the act, whereupon it becomes law and is filed with the Secretary of State.

What are the stupidest laws in Ohio?

12 Dumbest Laws Still on the Books in Ohio

Cleveland: It’s illegal to catch mice without a hunting license.
Bay Village: It’s illegal to walk a cow down Lake Road.
Cleveland: It’s illegal for women to wear patent leather shoes, lest men see reflections of their underwear.

What is cut off date for abortion in Ohio?

Center Updates. Because of Ohio law, Ohio health centers can only provide abortions up to 6 weeks after the first day of your last period.

What is the stupidest law in Ohio?

In Cleveland it’s illegal to catch mice without a hunting license. The state of Ohio says it is illegal to get a fish drunk. In Toledo it’s illegal to throw a snake at anybody. Columbus archives say that it is illegal for stores to sell cornflakes on a Sunday.

Which state does not border Ohio?

Ohio is a state in the northeastern United States, with a shoreline at Lake Erie. It borders Ontario Canada across Lake Erie to the north, the US states of Michigan to the northwest, Pennsylvania to the east, and Indiana to the west.