Governor Signs Patton Bill Eliminating Police Quotas

COLUMBUS—Governor Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 114, legislation sponsored by State Senator Tom Patton (R-Strongsville) that prohibits law enforcement agencies from requiring officers to meet ticket and arrest quotas. Senator Patton's bill has garnered strong bipartisan support.

"Law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe, a heavy responsibility that few of us will ever know," said Senator Patton. "We should not further and unnecessarily burden them with the task of collecting revenue for their departments. Relieving officers of having to fill ticket quotas will also help generate greater trust between them and the public."

The legislation defines a quota as "a mandate of a certain number of arrests made, or citations issued, for any offense that a local or state police officer must meet in a specified time period." 

Senate Bill 114 also prevents law enforcement agencies from using quotas to evaluate, promote, compensate, transfer, or discipline a local or state police officer. The bill also prohibits agencies from offering a financial reward or other benefits to officers for meeting quotas. It is endorsed by the Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association, the Ohio State Troopers Association, and the Fraternal Order of Police.

This legislation took effect on September 30th, 2025.

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