State • Ohio

HB 393: Require certain facilities assist inmates in obtaining ID cards

Gary ClickIntroduced

HB 393 status: Introduced — Effective 8/26/26 (updated Aug 26, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score75/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 45/100

Bill summary

Official

This law requires local jails and correctional centers to help inmates get a state ID card before they are released. This makes it easier for them to find jobs and housing once they are free.

Key analysis

Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan65%
Public opinion70%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental benefit identified

Risks

  • No direct environmental risk identified

Economy

Positive Outlook
65%

Benefits

  • Increases employment eligibility for formerly incarcerated individuals
  • Reduces long-term fiscal impact of recidivism

Risks

  • Imposes new administrative costs on correctional facilities

Society

Positive Outlook
75%

Benefits

  • Facilitates easier integration into society upon release
  • Reduces barriers to essential services like housing and healthcare

Risks

  • Requires consistent cooperation between state agencies and correctional programs
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Potential implementation strain on facility staff and resources

Limitation

Analysis is based on a summary abstract rather than the full legislative text

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Effective 8/26/26

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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