The Ohio Assembly can have bills in process across all committees in both the House of Representatives and Senate. Here is a list of the bills the LPO political team are tracking.
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- HB454 Create the State Government Efficiency Commission
The bill creates the State Government Efficiency Commission to review state government services, aiming to eliminate duplication and overlapping functions among state departments. The commission will identify inefficiencies, recommend improvements, estimate potential cost savings, and report annually to the General Assembly. It consists of seven members, including three from the House, three from the Senate, and the director of budget and management. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB453 Regards insurance, Medicaid coverage of certain autism therapy
HB453 mandates insurance and Medicaid coverage for the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of autism spectrum disorder, requiring health insuring corporations to provide specific benefits for various therapies without imposing less favorable conditions than other medical benefits. It allows exam-eligible technicians to practice applied behavior analysis under supervision and establishes payment rates for these services under Medicaid. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB452 Designate 761st Tank Battalion Day
The bill designates October 1st as '761st Tank Battalion Day' in Ohio. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB451 Designate CPL Lindsey William Mitchell Memorial Highway
This bill designates a portion of Interstate 70 in Franklin and Fairfield counties as the 'CPL Lindsey William Mitchell Memorial Highway' and allows the director of transportation to erect suitable markers indicating its name. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB450 Grant accessible parking privileges to pregnant women
The bill amends sections 4503.44 and 4511.69 of the Revised Code to create a removable windshield placard that grants accessible parking privileges to pregnant women. It establishes criteria for eligibility, application processes, and the issuance of placards, which can be temporary or permanent based on the individual's needs. The bill also outlines penalties for misuse of the placards and mandates accessible parking provisions in public areas. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB45 Prohibit certain firearm transfers without a background check
This bill prohibits federally licensed firearms dealers from transferring firearms to any person unless the transferee passes a background check, which requires a minimum waiting period of ten days after contacting the national instant criminal background check system. It applies to all firearm transfers and includes provisions for individuals with a license or permit to carry firearms. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB449 Enact the Better Access to Health Care Act
The bill modifies laws governing the practice of advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) in Ohio, allowing them to provide maternity care and follow-up services, including inpatient care coverage for mothers and newborns. It establishes requirements for health insurance policies to cover specified inpatient and follow-up care, and allows APRNs to practice without a standard care arrangement under certain conditions. The bill also includes provisions for the Medicaid program to cover similar services. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB448 Apply prescription drug rebates to cost-sharing requirements
The bill requires health plan issuers to apply prescription drug rebates to reduce a covered person's cost-sharing amount at the point of sale. It mandates that the cost-sharing calculation be based on the price reduced by 100% of all rebates received. The bill also includes confidentiality provisions regarding rebate information and penalties for violations. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB447 Regards the dollar caps on certain damages in civil actions
HB447 amends various sections of the Revised Code to increase the dollar caps on noneconomic damages and punitive damages in civil actions. It establishes a procedure for the Department of Taxation to adjust these caps annually based on the consumer price index. The bill specifies limits on compensatory damages for noneconomic loss and outlines the jurisdiction of courts regarding these damages. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB446 Modify trust and probate laws
HB446 modifies trust and probate laws in Ohio by amending various sections of the Revised Code and enacting new sections related to fraudulent transfers, powers of attorney, and the duties of trustees and protectors. It establishes guidelines for the administration of trusts, including the rights and responsibilities of trustees and protectors, and sets forth procedures for the transfer of trust property and the handling of claims against trustees. The bill also repeals certain existing sections of the Revised Code. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB445 Regards regional councils of govt and metropolitan planning orgs
The bill amends sections related to regional councils of government and metropolitan planning organizations, establishing membership criteria, representation rules, and governance structures. It allows counties to request redesignation into different metropolitan planning organizations and prohibits organizations from adopting policies more stringent than state or federal standards. The bill also mandates public records regarding council membership and requires notification to the auditor of state before any official action. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB444 Enact the Tithing Protection Act
The bill allows a personal income tax deduction for donations made to churches, officially named the Tithing Protection Act. It amends section 5747.01 of the Revised Code to include this deduction, applicable to taxable years ending on or after the effective date of the amendment. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB443 Prohibit enforcing property tax liens against certain homesteads
This bill prohibits the enforcement of delinquent property tax liens against certain owner-occupied homesteads, specifically those that qualify under defined criteria such as age and property value. It amends existing sections of the Revised Code to ensure that qualifying homesteads are exempt from such enforcement actions. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB442 Designate new congressional district boundaries
This bill designates new congressional district boundaries in Ohio based on the 2020 decennial census. It amends existing sections and enacts new sections of the Revised Code to outline the specific territories included in each congressional district. The bill also repeals previous sections related to congressional district boundaries. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB441 Regards the one-year limitations period for libel or slander
The bill amends section 2305.11 of the Revised Code to establish that the one-year limitations period for libel or slander begins from the date of publication or when the slanderous words were spoken, regardless of when the aggrieved party discovered them. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB440 Regards the Board of Nursing and criminal records check results
The bill amends sections of the Revised Code to require individuals applying for nursing licensure or certificates to submit to a criminal records check. It specifies the conditions under which the Board of Nursing may deny or revoke licenses based on criminal convictions and establishes confidentiality for the results of these checks. The bill also allows for disciplinary actions against nursing professionals based on findings of fraud or misconduct. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB44 Regards law enforcement training and competitive examinations
The bill amends sections of the Revised Code to allow the chief of police of a municipal corporation to conduct training schools for prospective law enforcement officers and to fill vacant police department positions without a competitive examination under certain conditions. The training programs must align with state standards, and graduates may be hired directly by the department if they meet specific requirements. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB439 Prohibit the surface application of brine from oil and gas wells
The bill prohibits the surface application of brine from oil and gas wells on roads in Ohio. It amends various sections of the Revised Code to enforce this prohibition and outlines penalties for violations. The bill also includes provisions for the administration and enforcement of related regulations by the chief of the division of oil and gas resources management. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB438 Enact the FAMILY Act
The FAMILY Act mandates that health benefit plans offered to small employers must provide specific coverage options, including for eligible employees and their dependents, and prohibits pre-existing condition exclusions. It also establishes guidelines for premium rates, eligibility, and coverage continuation, while ensuring compliance with federal health care regulations. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB437 Enact the Healthy Cardiac Monitoring Act
The Healthy Cardiac Monitoring Act mandates that schools and youth sports organizations conduct informational meetings on sudden cardiac arrest, require physical examinations for student athletes, and establish penalties for non-compliance. It also stipulates that students must submit signed forms confirming they have received and reviewed cardiac health information before participating in athletic activities. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB436 Designate the Auxiliary Patrolman Earl Ulmer Memorial Highway
This bill designates a portion of Interstate Route 77 in Washington County as the 'Auxiliary Patrolman Earl Ulmer Memorial Highway' and allows the director of transportation to erect suitable markers indicating its name. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB435 Enact the Right to Know Act
The bill requires institutions to offer genetic testing to confirm paternity when a child is born to unwed parents, mandates that this testing be provided free of charge, and prohibits institutions from billing parents for the testing. If parents decline the testing, they must sign an acknowledgment of the offer. The bill also outlines the process for registering birth certificates and the conditions under which a father's name may be included. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB434 Exempt military driver's license applicants from driver's ed
The bill exempts certain military-related limited term driver's license applicants from the driver's education requirements in Ohio. This exemption applies to applicants under twenty-one years of age and those twenty-one years of age or older who have completed a driver training course administered by the armed forces. The bill also declares an emergency for immediate effect due to the inability of certain foreign government officials and contractors associated with the military to drive in Ohio without completing the full driver's education courses. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB433 Alter amusement ride classification for inspection fee purposes
This bill amends sections 993.01 and 993.04 of the Revised Code to change the classification structure of amusement rides for the purpose of determining annual inspection and reinspection fees. It requires amusement ride owners to apply for permits, undergo inspections, and pay specified fees based on the type of ride. The bill also establishes rules for inspections and allows for waivers or modifications of rules under certain conditions. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB432 Designate Patrolman Earl W. Casterline Memorial Highway
This bill designates a portion of East Kemper Road in Hamilton County as the 'Patrolman Earl W. Casterline Memorial Highway' and allows the director of transportation to erect suitable markers indicating its name. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference...