Ohio bill would reform bail system, put restrictions on suspects

By: Morgan Trau

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: March 6, 2026

Words: 1,283

Last Updated: 4 days, 14 hours ago

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A bill introduced by Ohio Republicans would restrict nonprofits like The Bail Project from paying bail, punish offenders not showing up to court, and allow the state to get involved if a judge sets bail “too low.”

During a press conference on Wednesday morning, state Reps. D.J. Swearingen, R-Huron, and Jeff LaRe, Violet Township, introduced a new bail reform package, flanked by Holly, a victim of the Cincinnati brawl from last summer.

Holly, who …

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