❌ HB397
Expand allowable uses of profits from jail commissary funds
Current Status: Introduced In Senate
Summary
The bill amends section 341.25 of the Revised Code to expand the allowable uses of profits from jail commissary funds. Profits can be used for various purposes including purchasing supplies and equipment, providing life skills training, paying salaries for commissary employees, and covering emergency expenses for jail facilities. The sheriff is required to adopt rules for the operation of the commissary fund.
Rationale
The bill increases government control over jail commissary funds and allows for the use of profits in ways that may not align with the Libertarian principles of limited government and individual rights. The LPO's platform specifically opposes profit-motivated law enforcement functions, which this bill could be seen as supporting.
Risks and Concerns
- Increased government control over funds
- Potential misuse of funds for profit-driven motives
- Lack of transparency in fund management