Chris Stanfield 5/13/26 Chris Stanfield 5/13/26

Second Hearing for H.B. 635 - Proponent Testimony

“After Vivian died, I believed — like many parents would — that the law would reflect the magnitude of losing a child,” Kiefer told lawmakers on the House Children and Human Services Committee. “I believed that the justice system would recognize that her life mattered. But then I learned what the sentencing actually was.”

Chris Stanfield 4/27/26 Chris Stanfield 4/27/26

First Committee hearing for H.B. 635 - Meetings with Ranking Member Lett and Vice Chair Salvo.

Chris Stanfield 4/27/26 Chris Stanfield 4/27/26

Ohio H.B. 635: “Enact the Child Protection Reform Act”.

We are happy to announce that aspects of our key priorities have been introduced in Ohio H.B. 635: "Enact the Child Protection Reform Act". We are grateful to Phil Plummer for State Senate for his efforts and collaboration with our family. Rep. Plummer took us seriously from our very first meeting and for that we are thankful.

Chris Stanfield 10/31/25 Chris Stanfield 10/31/25

Meeting with Rep. Phil Plummer

Chris Stanfield 10/28/25 Chris Stanfield 10/28/25

Vivian’s Law Gives Back

“Recently, to give back to the community, Vivian’s Law proceeded to surprise local families with “Boo Baskets” – bags filled with candy and information regarding the importance of keeping children safe and information regarding her law.”

Chris Stanfield 8/6/25 Chris Stanfield 8/6/25

Statement from Vivian’s Law Regarding the Sentencing of Michael Mayor

Troy, Ohio, August 05, 2025 - Today our family failed to get justice due to the inadequacies of the Ohio Revised Code. On December 19th, 2024 we lost our bright sustaining light, Vivian Gardner due to the despicable and heinous acts of violence committed by the hands of Mr. Michael Mayor and what we perceived to be the negligence of Mrs. Michelle Mayor.