Governor Lausche’s unused law has allowed Ohio city councils to create free hospitals since 1953
COLUMBUS, OH – Since October 1, 1953 any Ohio city council member could have introduced legislation to create a free hospital to care for residents that’s controlled by the director of public safety under Chapter 749 of Ohio’s Revised Code. The 1953 law funded free hospitals with a simple property tax. $1 a year for every $1000 in property value. $50 a year on a $50,000 home. Section 749.01 of Chapter 749 is specifically one of the state laws every elected municipal official swears to obey and enforce, but the majority haven’t read. It’s why local politicians are looking to…
