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Sponsor says HB 296 would pause court fines and fees for 180 days after release to aid reentry
Summary
Representative Melanie Miller told the House Judiciary Committee that House Bill 296 would create a 180‑day grace period for court‑assessed fines and fees (excluding restitution) owed by people immediately after release from incarceration, allowing time to seek housing and employment.
Representative Melanie Miller, sponsor of House Bill 296, told the Ohio House Judiciary Committee that the bill would establish a 180‑day grace period for court‑assessed fines and fees owed by people immediately after release from incarceration.
"This legislation establishes a 180 day or about a 6 month grace period for outstanding court assessed fines or fees owed by incarcerated Ohioans when they immediately exit prison," Representative Melanie Miller said in sponsor testimony. She…
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