In accordance with section 106.03 of the Ohio Revised Code (ORC), each state agency is required to review each of its rules in the Ohio Administrative Code a minimum of once every five years.  The intent of the review is to ensure that Administrative Code rules are clearly written and that program requirements are accurate, up-to-date and clearly expressed.  To the extent possible, unnecessary paperwork will be eliminated, local agencies will be given increased flexibility, and any adverse impact on businesses will be eliminated or reduced.  As a result of the review, the agency may amend the rule; rescind the rule; or continue the rule without amendment.

The rules have been subject to a review by the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR).  These rules will become effective on 7/8/2019

Chapter 1000

5101:1-2-30.1 "Benefit Eligibility: Victims of Trafficking."

This rule sets forth the policy for determining benefit eligibility for victims of trafficking. The Office of Family Assistance (OFA) has amended this rule.  Changes to the rule include: 

• Replacing the reference to the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 with 22 U.S.C. 7105 (12/2018);
• Replacing section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (1997) with 8 U.S.C. 1612 (9/2008); and
• Minor language changes to improve clarity.

5101:1-2-30.3 "Benefit Eligibility: Family Members of Victims of Trafficking."

This rule sets forth the policy for determining benefit eligibility for family members of victims of trafficking.  OFA has amended this rule.  Changes to the rule include: 

• Updating of the rule to include T-6 visa holders as a family member of a victim of severe forms of trafficking;
• Replacing the reference to the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2003 with 22 U.S.C. 7105 (12/2018); and
• Minor language changes to improve clarity.