Ohio HB395: Require ODJFS online process to report job interview no-shows

What the bill says

To amend section 4141.34 of the Revised Code to require the Director of Job and Family Services to establish an online process for employers to report individuals who fail to appear for a scheduled job interview.

From the introduced text, July 21, 2025:

To amend section 4141.34 of the Revised Code to require the Director of Job and Family Services to establish an online process for employers to report individuals who fail to appear for a scheduled job interview. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF OHIO: Section 1. That section 4141.34 of the Revised Code be amended to read as follows: Sec. 4141.34. (A) The director of job and family services shall establish and maintain a process for an employer to report [DELETED: that ] either of the following: (1) That an applicant for or recipient of benefits has failed or is failing to meet any of the eligibility requirements described in division (A) of section 4141.29 of the Revised Code; (2) That an applicant for or recipient of benefits has failed to appear for a scheduled job interview with the employer. (B) The process shall allow an employer to make a complaint through a conspicuous internet link located on the internet web site maintained by the department of job and family services. The director shall review all complaints received through this process in a timely manner. Section 2. That existing section 4141.34 of the Revised Code is hereby repealed.

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Sponsors

• Brian Lorenz (R, 60) · primary sponsor
• Jennifer Gross (R, 45) · primary sponsor
• Jack Daniels (R, 32)
• Tex Fischer (R, 59)
• Michelle Teska (R, 55)
• Josh Williams (R, 44)
• Heidi Workman (R, 72)

Latest actions

1. September 15, 2025: Referred to committee
2. July 21, 2025: Introduced

Common questions

What is HB395?

HB395 is a bill in the Ohio Legislature (136th General Assembly): Require ODJFS online process to report job interview no-shows.

What does HB395 do?

In its own words: To amend section 4141.34 of the Revised Code to require the Director of Job and Family Services to establish an online process for employers to report individuals who fail to appear for a scheduled job interview.

What is the status of HB395?

In committee as of September 15, 2025. Latest action: Referred to committee (September 15, 2025).

Who sponsored HB395?

Brian Lorenz (R, 60), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB395?

On the Ohio Legislature website: https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb395