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Ohio House passes ‘Keith’s Law’ to create voluntary special‑needs registry for first responders
Summary
The Ohio House on Tuesday passed House Bill 144, known as Keith’s Law, creating a voluntary statewide special‑needs indicator intended to let law enforcement and 9‑1‑1 centers know if a motorist or resident has autism, intellectual or developmental disabilities, or communication challenges.
The Ohio House on Tuesday passed House Bill 144, known as Keith’s Law, creating a voluntary statewide special‑needs indicator intended to let law enforcement and 9‑1‑1 centers know if a motorist or resident has autism, intellectual or developmental disabilities, or communication challenges.
Supporters said the registry could give first responders important context during traffic stops and other encounters. Representative Click, the bill’s sponsor, said the database would be run through the Department of Public Safety and “directs them to share that information with the local 9‑1‑1 centers across our…
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