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Tex Fischer

This bill emphasizes cooperation between Ohio's state and local authorities and federal agencies, particularly in the context of school safety and community security. The bill mandates that local and state entities, including school safety personnel, comply with federal immigration and homeland security requests, enabling swift access to information that may affect school and community environments. It also prohibits municipalities from enacting policies that would restrict school or local officials from sharing critical information with federal agencies that could impact school safety, including details on individuals' immigration status as it relates to potential security risks. Additionally, the bill requires compliance with federal verification programs to ensure eligibility for public benefits, aiming to uphold the security and well-being of school communities by maintaining close coordination with federal agencies.

Protecting Ohio Communities Act

Urges the passage of federal legislation stopping illegal voting

To urge the United States Congress to enact the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act.

This bill would criminalize unauthorized presence in Ohio as a fifth-degree felony with a mandatory 12-month prison term and $500 minimum fine. Repeat offenders or previously deported individuals would face fourth-degree felony charges with $1,000 fines. The legislation requires law enforcement to collect biometric data and check federal security databases, while requiring offenders to leave Ohio within 72 hours after conviction or release. The bill includes limited exemptions for DACA recipients and those seeking asylum or visa renewal, though community control sanctions would be prohibited for all offenders.

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