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Dontavius Jarrells

Dontavius Jarrells

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State Representative

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Profile Snapshot

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Office
State Representative
State
Ohio
Jurisdiction
1
Serving
Currently serving
Term
2023 - Present

Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Rep. Dontavius Jarrells earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Economics from Hiram College in 2010. After graduating, Dontavius embarked on a journey in public service as an Ohio Legislative Service Commission Fellow during the 129th General Assembly. His impactful contributions included drafting legislation, conducting legal and fiscal research, and actively participating in committee meetings. His commitment to effecting positive change extended to his roles at the Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities (OACBHA) and Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS), where he championed Medicaid expansion and health equity initiatives, fostering community engagement across diverse populations to address health disparities. In 2020, Dontavius emerged victorious as the State Representative for House District 25, all while continuing his work at the Franklin County Treasurer’s Office. His inaugural term showcased remarkable bipartisan accomplishments, such as eliminating discriminatory covenants, erasing derogatory language from the legal code, and directing $150 million towards…

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Issue Activity

Stored voting recordsIssue tags where available
Uncategorized votes
7 stored votes · 0 yea · 0 nay
Crime
2 stored votes · 0 yea · 0 nay
Technology
2 stored votes · 0 yea · 0 nay
National Security
1 stored vote · 0 yea · 0 nay

Evidence & Sources

12/13 verified

Every item below is a stored record. 12 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.

  • Dontavius Jarrells holds the office of State Representative
    profile identity· OpenStates
    Partial
  • Voted no on HB 455: Regards the operation of public schools and the DEW
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-06-11source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 251: Regards drone use by law enforcement; aviation facilities
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-06-11source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 210: Regards the sale of used catalytic converters
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-06-11source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on SB 315: Enact the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-06-11source
    Verified
  • Voted no on SB 276: Ratify the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-06-11source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on SB 162: Regards timing of health insurer recoupment from providers
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-06-11source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on SB 315: Enact the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-06-10source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 195: Revise the Ohio Uniform Commercial Code
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-06-10source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 533: Revise list of vehicles that can commit vehicular homicide
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-03-18source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 541: Designate Deputy Daniel "Weston" Sherrer Memorial Highway
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-02-26source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 251: Regards drone use by law enforcement; aviation facilities
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2025-11-13source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 210: Regards the sale of used catalytic converters
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2025-06-04source
    Verified
named source + link partial sourcing not yet sourced