Dontavius Jarrells
Candidate for State Representative, 1st District
Background
- Lives in
- Columbus
- Campaign website
- jarrellsforohio.us
State representative since 2021, first elected to House District 25 in 2020; now represents District 1. A former Ohio Legislative Service Commission fellow, he worked for the Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities, the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and the Franklin County Treasurer's Office.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Sponsored barring new property tax levies from same-year collection.In office
A primary sponsor of House Bill 215 (136th General Assembly), titled "Prohibit property tax levies from taking effect in current year". Status on the Ohio House site: As Introduced.
ReportDontavius L. Jarrells — Legislation, Ohio House of RepresentativesGovernment record · Ohio House of Representatives · Primary Sponsored Bills: H. B. No. 215 · ohiohouse.gov
“Prohibit property tax levies from taking effect in current year”
Education
Sponsored enacted law on school overdose-reversal drug policies.In office
A primary sponsor of House Bill 57 (136th General Assembly), titled "Regards school policies on administering overdose reversal drugs". Status on the Ohio House site: As Enrolled.
ReportDontavius L. Jarrells — Legislation, Ohio House of RepresentativesGovernment record · Ohio House of Representatives · Primary Sponsored Bills: H. B. No. 57 · ohiohouse.gov
“Regards school policies on administering overdose reversal drugs”
Sponsored a Foster-to-College Scholarship Program for foster youth.In office
A primary sponsor of House Bill 25 (136th General Assembly), titled "Establish the Foster-to-College Scholarship Program". Status on the Ohio House site: As Passed by the House.
ReportDontavius L. Jarrells — Legislation, Ohio House of RepresentativesGovernment record · Ohio House of Representatives · Primary Sponsored Bills: H. B. No. 25 · ohiohouse.gov
“Establish the Foster-to-College Scholarship Program”
Economy & jobs
Sponsored a bill to increase Ohio's minimum wage.In office
A primary sponsor of House Bill 34 (136th General Assembly), titled "Increase the state minimum wage". Status on the Ohio House site: As Introduced.
ReportDontavius L. Jarrells — Legislation, Ohio House of RepresentativesGovernment record · Ohio House of Representatives · Primary Sponsored Bills: H. B. No. 34 · ohiohouse.gov
“Increase the state minimum wage”
Sponsored phasing out subminimum wages for workers with disabilities.In office
A primary sponsor of House Bill 225 (136th General Assembly), titled "Phase out subminimum wage for individuals with disabilities". Status on the Ohio House site: As Introduced.
ReportDontavius L. Jarrells — Legislation, Ohio House of RepresentativesGovernment record · Ohio House of Representatives · Primary Sponsored Bills: H. B. No. 225 · ohiohouse.gov
“Phase out subminimum wage for individuals with disabilities”
Roads & infrastructure
Sponsored the Lead Line Replacement Act for water lines.In office
A primary sponsor of House Bill 307 (136th General Assembly), titled "Enact the Lead Line Replacement Act". Status on the Ohio House site: As Introduced.
ReportDontavius L. Jarrells — Legislation, Ohio House of RepresentativesGovernment record · Ohio House of Representatives · Primary Sponsored Bills: H. B. No. 307 · ohiohouse.gov
“Enact the Lead Line Replacement Act”
All sources (4)
- 2026 General Election Candidates (revised September 22, 2026)
Election filing · Franklin County Board of Elections · vote.franklincountyohio.gov
- 2026 General Election Candidates (revised September 22, 2026) — Franklin County Board of Elections
Election filing · Franklin County Board of Elections · Sep 22, 2026 · vote.franklincountyohio.gov
- Dontavius L. Jarrells — Biography, Ohio House of Representatives
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · ohiohouse.gov
- Dontavius L. Jarrells — Legislation, Ohio House of Representatives
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · ohiohouse.gov
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