Dontavius Jarrells
Democratic · OH · Ohio State Representative, District 1
Dontavius Jarrells is the Democratic Ohio State Representative for District 1 and an assistant minority leader. First elected to the Ohio House in 2020, he is the 2026 Democratic nominee for reelection.
Track record
Healthcare Affordability
· 2 records
Representative Dontavius Jarrells sponsored House Bill 57, enacted effective January 19, 2026, authorizing Ohio schools to maintain and administer overdose-reversal drugs under adopted policies.
January 19, 2026For
Source: search-prod.lis.state.oh.us · researched July 13, 2026
On February 4, 2025, Representative Dontavius Jarrells introduced House Bill 58 to establish state certification requirements and an Ohio task force for recovery-housing residences.
February 4, 2025For
Source: search-prod.lis.state.oh.us · researched July 13, 2026
Public Safety and Crime Control
· 1 record
Representative Dontavius Jarrells sponsored House Bill 57, enacted effective January 19, 2026, authorizing Ohio schools to maintain and administer overdose-reversal drugs under adopted policies.
January 19, 2026For
Source: search-prod.lis.state.oh.us · researched July 13, 2026
Housing Affordability
· 1 record
On February 4, 2025, Representative Dontavius Jarrells introduced House Bill 58 to establish state certification requirements and an Ohio task force for recovery-housing residences.
February 4, 2025For
Source: search-prod.lis.state.oh.us · researched July 13, 2026
Social Programs and Welfare
· 1 record
On January 27, 2025, Representative Dontavius Jarrells introduced House Bill 25 to establish Ohio's Foster-to-College Scholarship Program and a school foster-care liaison.
January 27, 2025For
Source: search-prod.lis.state.oh.us · researched July 13, 2026
Public Education Quality
· 3 records
On May 6, 2026, Representative Dontavius Jarrells introduced House Bill 848 to designate September as Celebrate HBCU Month in Ohio.
May 6, 2026For
Source: search-prod.lis.state.oh.us · researched July 13, 2026
Representative Dontavius Jarrells sponsored House Bill 57, enacted effective January 19, 2026, authorizing Ohio schools to maintain and administer overdose-reversal drugs under adopted policies.
January 19, 2026For
Source: search-prod.lis.state.oh.us · researched July 13, 2026
On January 27, 2025, Representative Dontavius Jarrells introduced House Bill 25 to establish Ohio's Foster-to-College Scholarship Program and a school foster-care liaison.
January 27, 2025For
Source: search-prod.lis.state.oh.us · researched July 13, 2026
Elections
- State Representative (1st District) · May 5, 2026 · State House District 1; Ohio · incumbent
Profile last researched July 13, 2026.