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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- HB387 Authorize Sunday sales without local option election approval
The bill authorizes municipal corporations and townships in Ohio to permit Sunday sales of intoxicating liquor without requiring local option election approval. It allows local legislative authorities to adopt ordinances or resolutions for such sales, while maintaining the validity of local option elections. The bill specifies conditions under which D-6 permits can be issued for Sunday sales. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB386 Require photo identification when applying for a marriage license
This bill requires individuals applying for a marriage license in Ohio to present valid photo identification and documentary proof of age. It specifies acceptable forms of identification and establishes penalties for providing false information on the application. The bill aims to ensure identity verification during the marriage licensing process. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB385 Designate PFC Thomas "Tommy" Pizzino Memorial Highway
The bill designates a portion of U.S. Route 22 in Harrison County as the 'PFC Thomas 'Tommy' Pizzino Memorial Highway' and allows the director of transportation to erect suitable markers indicating its name. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB384 Designate Staff Sergeant Melvin Trushel, Sr. Memorial Highway
This bill designates a portion of U.S. Route 22 in Harrison County as the 'Staff Sergeant Melvin Trushel, Sr. Memorial Highway' and allows the director of transportation to erect suitable markers along the highway indicating its name. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB383 Designate Litten Brothers Memorial Highway
This bill designates a portion of State Route 149 in Belmont County as the 'Litten Brothers Memorial Highway' and allows the director of transportation to erect suitable markers indicating its name. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB382 Enact the Second Amendment Protection Act
The bill enacts the Second Amendment Protection Act, which amends existing firearm laws to allow qualifying adults to carry concealed handguns without a license, prohibits public offices from enforcing federal firearm regulations, and defines various terms related to firearms and dangerous ordnance. It also establishes penalties for violations related to carrying firearms in school safety zones and outlines exemptions for certain individuals. The act emphasizes the right to keep and bear arms as protected under the Second Amendment. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB381 Create the DoItForJack license plate
The bill creates the 'DoItForJack' specialty license plate in Ohio, allowing vehicle owners to apply for these plates. A contribution of $20 is required for the registration, which will be deposited into a license plate contribution fund to support the Jack Quehl foundation. The bill also specifies the fees and processes for obtaining these plates. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB380 Designate Migraine and Headache Awareness Month
This bill designates the month of June as 'Migraine and Headache Awareness Month' in Ohio. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB38 Designate Dr. Steven Takacs Veteran Memorial Highway
The bill designates a portion of State Route 87 in Geauga County as the 'Dr. Steven Takacs Veteran Memorial Highway' and allows the director of transportation to erect suitable markers indicating its name. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB379 Authorize the conveyance of state-owned land
HB379 authorizes the conveyance of state-owned land in Greene and Tuscarawas counties, as well as to the Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical School District and the Groveport Madison Local School District. The bill stipulates that the Governor may execute deeds for the sale of the land, which must be determined as surplus property by the Director of Administrative Services. The conveyance includes all improvements and is subject to existing leases and restrictions, with a sale process involving sealed bids or public auctions. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB378 Create the Blue Knights L.E.M.C. license plate
The bill enacts a new section in the Ohio Revised Code to create the 'Blue Knights L.E.M.C.' license plate, allowing owners of various types of vehicles to apply for these plates. The application process includes payment of standard registration fees and an additional administrative fee of ten dollars, which will be allocated to the public safety - highway purposes fund. The plates will feature a logo and wording approved by the Blue Knights International Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB377 Regards use of light-based medical devices for hair removal
The bill amends existing laws and establishes new regulations regarding the use of light-based medical devices for hair removal. It specifies the qualifications for laser hair removal professionals, outlines the delegation of authority from physicians to other professionals, and sets training and supervision requirements. Violations of these regulations are classified as failures to conform to standards of care. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB376 Reduce the maximum weeks an individual may receive unemployment
The bill reduces the maximum number of weeks an individual may receive unemployment benefits from 26 weeks to 20 weeks. It amends sections of the Revised Code related to unemployment compensation, specifying eligibility and benefit calculations. The changes apply to all new claims filed after the effective date of the amendment. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB375 Establish a small district magnet community school pilot program
The bill establishes a small district magnet community school pilot program in Ohio, allowing eligible school districts with fewer than 1,000 students to apply for participation. The program permits flexibility in educational operations, including multi-grade classrooms and modified compliance with state standards, while providing state funding similar to community schools. Participating districts must adopt an open enrollment policy and a competency-based educational pilot program. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB374 Regards prescription drug readers for visually impaired patients
The bill mandates that health benefit plans and Medicaid cover prescription readers for visually impaired patients. Licensed terminal distributors of dangerous drugs must provide notice of the availability of prescription readers and supply them upon request for the duration of the prescription, with certain exceptions for specific types of pharmacies and circumstances. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB373 Enact the Universal Background Checks Act
The Universal Background Checks Act requires that all firearm transfers be conducted through a federally licensed firearms dealer or a law enforcement agency, with mandatory background checks for unlicensed transfers. Exceptions are provided for certain temporary transfers and specific circumstances. Violations of the act are classified as misdemeanors with varying penalties based on the number of offenses. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB372 Enact the Larry Henderson Act
The bill amends sections of the Revised Code to establish that the penalty for aggravated murder is death or life without parole if the victim is a peace officer, prosecutor, first responder, or military member. It specifies the conditions under which these penalties apply and outlines the definitions of the relevant terms. The bill also includes provisions for sentencing and the circumstances that may affect the imposition of the death penalty. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB371 Make elected officials mandatory child abuse, neglect reporters
The bill mandates that elected officials in Ohio report any suspected child abuse or neglect involving individuals under eighteen years of age or those under twenty-one with disabilities. It specifies the reporting process and outlines penalties for failing to report. The bill also includes provisions for confidentiality and immunity for those making reports in good faith. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB370 Enact the Ohio Prenatal Equal Protection Act
The bill enacts the Ohio Prenatal Equal Protection Act, which acknowledges the sanctity of human life from fertilization and aims to protect preborn persons under the law. It repeals provisions that allow for prenatal homicide or solicitation of abortion, while providing due process protections for all individuals involved. Exceptions are made for unintentional deaths resulting from life-saving procedures or spontaneous miscarriages. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB37 Designate Detective Rex Emrick Memorial Highway
This bill designates a portion of State Route 56 in Pickaway County as the 'Detective Rex Emrick Memorial Highway' and allows the director of transportation to erect suitable markers indicating its name. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB369 Change diagnostic assessments for grades kindergarten through 3
The bill amends sections of the Revised Code to require end-of-year nationally norm-referenced diagnostic assessments for grades kindergarten through two and beginning-of-year assessments for third grade. It mandates that the assessments measure student comprehension and mastery of academic content in reading, writing, and mathematics, and specifies that these assessments must be aligned with the science of reading. School districts are not required to administer these assessments but may choose to do so. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB368 Require eviction records to be sealed after three years
This bill requires eviction records to be automatically sealed by the court clerk three years after the final judgment or three years after the satisfaction of any financial judgment. The sealing process must occur within ninety days after the bill's effective date. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB367 Revise the law governing dedicated organ recovery vehicles
The bill amends various sections of the Ohio Revised Code to revise the law governing dedicated organ recovery vehicles, defining such vehicles, their operation, and the responsibilities of their drivers. It specifies that drivers must complete an emergency vehicle operations course and have three years of experience with emergency lights and sirens. The bill also outlines the legal obligations of other drivers when encountering these vehicles on the road. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB366 Regards disposal of self-service storage property and liability
The bill amends sections 5322.03 and 5322.06 of the Revised Code to allow self-service storage facility owners to dispose of property in expired storage spaces and modifies the liability threshold related to such spaces. It requires owners to notify interested parties and outlines the process for disposal, including sale or destruction of unclaimed property. The bill specifies notification methods and timelines for compliance. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB365 Enact the Property Tax Refund Act
The bill enacts the Property Tax Refund Act, which provides a refundable income tax credit or rebate for homeowners and renters whose property taxes or rent exceed five percent of their income. Eligible claimants must have occupied a homestead for at least six months and have total household resources not exceeding $100,000. The credit or rebate amount is determined based on the excess of property taxes or rent-equivalent taxes paid over five percent of the claimant's total household resources. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference...