Ohio2026Passed Legislature
HB131
Ban on Police Arrest and Citation Quotas
Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 4:32 AM
In one sentence
This bill creates a new state rule that stops law enforcement agencies from setting required numbers for arrests or tickets.
What it does
- Defines 'quota' as a set number of arrests or citations an officer must reach in a specific time period.
- Stops law enforcement leaders from using quotas to judge, pay, promote, move, or punish officers.
- Forbids agencies from telling officers they are expected to meet arrest or citation numbers.
- Bans giving money or other rewards based on how many arrests or tickets an officer writes.
- Allows police departments to track and review arrest data without setting required targets.
- Requires the Attorney General to create a web form for reporting quota violations.
Who it affects
- County sheriffs, village marshals, city and township police chiefs
- Boards of trustees that appoint constables or manage joint police districts
- The Ohio State Highway Patrol
- All local and state police officers under these agencies
Limits and unknowns
- This rule does not stop agencies from collecting data to check if an officer is following the law.
- Agencies may still review how many arrests or tickets their officers write compared to others.
- The bill text provided does not list a specific date when this new rule will start.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Quota
- A required number of arrests or citations an officer must complete in a set time.
- Law enforcement official or agency
- The leaders and departments that manage police officers, such as sheriffs or city police chiefs.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
Prohibit law enforcement from using quotas for arrests, citations
Official activity
Bill history
- As Introduced