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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- HB139 Require specified testing of fire hydrant systems
This bill requires the state fire marshal to ensure that fire hydrant systems are inspected, tested, and maintained according to specified standards. It mandates periodic testing and maintenance of fire hydrants and associated systems, with records to be kept for at least one year. The bill outlines specific inspection and testing intervals for fire hydrants and fire service main piping. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB138 Authorize the creation of tourism promotion districts
The bill authorizes the creation of tourism promotion districts by municipal corporations, townships, or counties, allowing them to levy benefit assessments on lodging businesses within these districts to fund supplemental services and improvements aimed at promoting tourism. The districts can be established for terms of three to ten years, and provisions are included for public hearings, district management associations, and the issuance of revenue bonds. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB137 Permit tax authority to decline submitting certain levy to voters
The bill authorizes a taxing authority to decline to submit a requested library levy or general health district levy to voters. It amends existing sections of the Revised Code to provide this authority and outlines the procedures for tax levies in excess of the ten-mill limitation. The amendments apply to certifications and resolutions made on or after the effective date of the bill. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB136 Prohibit sexual orientation or gender identity discrimination
This bill prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in employment and public accommodations, adds mediation as a method for resolving complaints, and maintains existing religious exemptions under Ohio's Civil Rights Law. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB135 Prohibit source of income discrimination in rental housing
The bill prohibits discrimination in rental housing based on lawful source of income, affecting landlords and tenants. It amends existing laws to include lawful sources of income as a protected class, making it unlawful for landlords to refuse rental applications based on these sources. Violations may lead to civil action by aggrieved persons. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB134 Authorize home kitchen registration for sale of certain foods
The bill authorizes the registration of microenterprise home kitchen operations, allowing individuals to sell certain homemade food items produced in their homes. It establishes requirements for registration, labeling, and inspections, and specifies the types of foods that can be sold, including restrictions on potentially hazardous foods. The bill also outlines penalties for non-compliance and provides for the renewal of registrations. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB133 Authorize tax credit - small employers with health reimbursement
The bill authorizes a nonrefundable income tax credit for small employers that provide an individual coverage health reimbursement arrangement to their employees, specifically targeting employers with 1 to 50 employees. The credit is set at $400 per employee covered and is applicable for taxable years ending on or after the effective date of the section. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB132 Enact Philip Wigal's Law
The bill increases penalties for failing to slow down or change lanes when approaching stationary vehicles, and it also increases penalties for vehicular homicide and vehicular assault resulting from such offenses. It amends existing laws related to vehicular homicide and assault, establishing mandatory prison terms and fines for violations. The act is named Philip Wigal's Law. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB131 Prohibit law enforcement from using quotas for arrests, citations
This bill prohibits law enforcement agencies in Ohio from using quotas for arrests and citations, preventing them from establishing or maintaining plans that evaluate or promote officers based on such quotas. It allows for the collection and analysis of arrest and citation data for compliance purposes but prohibits any financial rewards based on quotas. The Attorney General is tasked with investigating reports of quota violations. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB130 Regards Medicaid Estate Recovery Program notification requirement
The bill requires the Ohio Department of Medicaid to notify applicants of the Medicaid Estate Recovery Program upon application and again upon approval. It mandates the creation of consumer-focused notifications explaining the program and resources available for support, and establishes rules for compliance regarding the dissemination of this information. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB13 Designate Roy Rogers Day
This bill designates November 5th as 'Roy Rogers Day' in honor of Roy Rogers, a singer and actor from Portsmouth, Ohio. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB129 Limit ability to reallocate certain school property tax millage
The bill limits the ability of school districts in Ohio to reallocate unvoted property tax millage and includes certain property and school district income taxes in the calculation of a school district's effective millage floor. It requires the tax commissioner to determine tax reduction factors and mandates public hearings for certain tax levy changes. The amendments apply to tax years beginning on or after the effective date of the bill. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB128 Enact the Reproductive Care Act
The bill enacts the Reproductive Care Act, amending various sections of the Ohio Revised Code to establish regulations regarding abortion, reproductive health care, and related protections. It includes provisions for informed consent, criminal penalties for violations, and protections against civil liability for health care providers involved in reproductive health care. The act also addresses the collection and disclosure of personal reproductive health information. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB127 Permit schools to withhold directory information
The bill permits schools to withhold directory information and removes directory information from the public record definition. It specifies that personally identifiable information concerning students cannot be released without consent from parents or guardians for those under 18, or from the students themselves if they are 18 or older. The bill also outlines conditions under which directory information may be shared with military recruiters and others, provided that consent is obtained. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB126 Prohibit certain public nuisance actions
The bill prohibits certain public nuisance claims related to product liability, specifically barring actions alleging that a product unreasonably interferes with a right common to the general public. It amends existing laws regarding municipal corporations' authority to abate nuisances and establishes definitions related to product liability claims. The bill aims to codify a specific Ohio Supreme Court ruling regarding public nuisance claims. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB125 Regards excused school absences for 4-H and FFA programs
The bill mandates that school districts grant excused absences for students in grades K-12 to participate in scheduled 4-H and FFA activities, provided that documentation is submitted by a 4-H or FFA educator. Students are allowed to make up missed schoolwork, and their grades cannot be adversely affected by these absences. However, absences during state assessments or periods of disciplinary action are not excused. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB124 Modify process for property tax sales-assessment ratio studies
The bill modifies the process for property tax sales-assessment ratio studies by requiring the tax commissioner to base these studies solely on a representative sampling of open market arms' length sales from the previous three years. It also establishes procedures for appeals regarding changes in property assessments and mandates compliance timelines for county auditors. The amendments apply to tax year 2025 and subsequent years. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB123 Modify procedures for filling vacancies in local elected offices
The bill modifies the procedures for filling vacancies in local elected offices in Ohio. It specifies the appointment process for various offices, including requirements for notifying the appointing authority and timelines for certification of appointments. The bill also outlines conditions under which elections for unexpired terms are held or not held. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB122 Create tax credit for employers providing organ donors paid leave
The bill creates a nonrefundable income tax credit for employers who provide paid leave to employees who are organ donors. The credit is available for up to $300 per day for a maximum of 30 days of leave, with a total cap of $54,000 in donation leave benefits per taxable year. Employers must be registered with the e-verify program to qualify for the credit. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB121 Declare certain natural gas producers are not public utilities
The bill declares that certain renewable natural gas producers are not considered public utilities if they lack the capability to inject renewable natural gas into a transmission or distribution pipeline. This applies specifically to producers of biologically derived methane gas that meets pipeline-quality standards. No penalties or exceptions are specified. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB120 Exempt from sales and use tax sales of firearm safety devices
HB120 amends sections of the Revised Code to exempt sales of firearm safety devices from sales and use tax in Ohio. This exemption applies to individuals and entities purchasing such devices, with the aim of promoting firearm safety. The bill specifies that the exemption will take effect on the first day of the month following its enactment. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB12 Enact the Jeff, Dave, and Angie Patient Right to Try Act
The bill allows prescribers to issue prescriptions for off-label drug use with informed consent from the patient or their representative. It requires pharmacists and healthcare facilities to dispense these prescriptions unless there are specific moral or health-related objections. The bill also provides protections for healthcare professionals from regulatory sanctions when prescribing or dispensing such drugs. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB119 Enact the Graduation Readiness and Development (GRAD) Act
The bill enacts the Graduation Readiness and Development (GRAD) Act, which requires public high schools to implement exit orientation programs for eleventh and twelfth grade students by June 1, 2026. These programs will provide information on workforce development, including federal student loans, local internships, and vocational training opportunities. September is designated as 'Workforce Development Month' to promote these initiatives. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB118 Revise the lead testing, certification, and tax credit law
The bill revises the law governing lead testing, certification, and tax credits related to lead abatement in residential units, child care facilities, and schools. It establishes definitions for various terms related to lead hazards, outlines procedures for lead abatement contractors and inspectors, and sets requirements for tax credits for lead abatement costs incurred by taxpayers. The bill mandates that certifications for lead safety must be issued or denied within thirty days of application. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB117 Enact The Pledge of Allegiance Act
The bill requires the Pledge of Allegiance to be recited in schools, mandates school boards to adopt policies regarding the recitation, and ensures that no student is required to participate. It also prohibits altering the words of the pledge and encourages lessons related to the American flag and pledge of allegiance. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference...