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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Showing activity from Feb 1, 2026 to Feb 7, 2026
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- SB200 Create Ohio Israel Trade and Innovation Partnership
The bill establishes the Ohio Israel Trade and Innovation Partnership, which aims to enhance bilateral trade, investment, and collaboration between Ohio and Israel across various sectors, including business, academia, and technology. It creates a partnership consisting of appointed members from the Ohio Senate, House of Representatives, and various organizations, with a budget appropriation of $5 million for its activities. The partnership is required to report its findings and recommendations annually. (Introduced In Senate) Legislature reference... - SB20 Designate Ohio Stroke Awareness Week
This bill designates the first week of May as 'Ohio Stroke Awareness Week' to promote awareness of stroke prevention and treatment. (Introduced In Senate) Legislature reference... - SB2 Increase power generation; improve Ohio’s electric grid
The bill aims to increase power generation and improve the affordability and reliability of Ohio's electric grid. It does not specify the methods or technologies to be used, nor does it outline any penalties or timelines for implementation. (Introduced In Senate) Legislature reference... - SB199 Levy a fee on gross sports gaming wagers; specify revenue use
The bill levies a 2% fee on gross sports gaming wagers in Ohio, with the revenue designated to support publicly owned professional sports facilities and interscholastic athletics. It establishes a sports venue redevelopment commission to evaluate and approve projects funded by this fee. The bill also outlines the administrative processes for tax collection and penalties for non-compliance. (Introduced In Senate) Legislature reference... - SB198 Prohibit certain actions re: reimbursing 340B covered entities
The bill prohibits drug manufacturers, repackagers, and third-party logistics providers from denying, restricting, or limiting the acquisition and delivery of 340B drugs to 340B covered entities. It also prevents these entities from requiring claims or utilization data from 340B grantees as a condition for drug acquisition or delivery. Violations can result in civil penalties and administrative actions. (Introduced In Senate) Legislature reference... - SB197 Legalize, tax internet gambling; make other Gambling Law changes
SB197 legalizes and regulates internet gambling in Ohio, establishing licensing and taxation frameworks, while also mandating compliance measures for operators. It allows for various gambling activities, including lottery and sports betting, but imposes extensive regulations that may conflict with Libertarian principles of minimal government interference. While the bill aligns with personal freedom in gambling, the taxation and regulatory aspects introduce potential conflicts with libertarian views on government overreach. (Introduced In Senate) Legislature reference... - SB196 Limit the amount of fees charged in connection with ticket sales
The bill limits the total fees charged by online ticket marketplaces and operators to no more than five dollars per transaction for ticket sales to entertainment events in Ohio. It defines various terms related to ticket sales and establishes penalties for violations as unfair and deceptive acts under existing consumer protection laws. (Introduced In Senate) Legislature reference... - SB195 Revise volunteer fire department and volunteer firefighter law
The bill revises laws concerning volunteer fire departments and firefighters, allowing state employees who are volunteer firefighters to receive paid leave for emergency services or training. It also establishes a tuition waiver program for volunteer firefighters attending state institutions of higher education and provides tax credits for employers offering volunteer firefighting leave benefits. The bill includes provisions for appropriations to support these changes. (Introduced In Senate) Legislature reference... - SB194 Make various changes to public assistance benefits programs
The bill amends various sections of the Ohio Revised Code to update public assistance benefits programs, including eligibility determination processes, training for caseworkers, and the administration of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). It establishes mechanisms for tracking application information, requires timely certification of benefits for eligible households, and mandates reporting on public assistance programs. Additionally, it outlines procedures for handling lost or stolen electronic benefit transfer cards and includes provisions for monitoring account balances. (Introduced In Senate) Legislature reference... - SB193 Designate Captain Joshua Michael McClimans Memorial Highway
This bill designates a portion of State Route 241 in Summit County as the 'Captain Joshua Michael McClimans Memorial Highway' and allows the director of transportation to erect suitable markers indicating its name. (Introduced In Senate) Legislature reference... - SB192 Declare intent to provide funding re: housing in rural counties
The bill declares the intent of the Ohio General Assembly to provide funding for developing, repairing, or upgrading infrastructure that services housing in rural counties with populations not exceeding 75,000 and where the number of privately owned housing units is below the state average. The funding is specifically aimed at single-family residential dwellings located on parcels no larger than a quarter of an acre and situated in areas zoned exclusively for such dwellings. (Introduced In Senate) Legislature reference... - SB191 Regards disadvantaged pupil impact aid for certain schools
The bill establishes a program for disadvantaged pupil impact aid for chartered nonpublic schools participating in state scholarship programs. It requires the Department of Education and Workforce to calculate and distribute funds based on the number of economically disadvantaged scholarship students enrolled. Participating schools must use the funds for specific initiatives such as reading improvement, mental health services, and school safety measures, and report on their expenditures annually. (Introduced In Senate) Legislature reference... - SB190 Enact A Good Deal for Ohio Act
The proposed bill encompasses a range of tax-related modifications under the 'Good Deal for Ohio Act', which includes tax exemptions for specific industries (e.g., data centers, agriculture, and medical equipment), alterations in property tax processes, government-imposed funding for student meals, infrastructure projects, and the establishment of community college districts. These initiatives and regulations signify a considerable increase in government involvement in economic activities, diverging from Libertarian principles that advocate for minimal interference, individual liberties, and free-market dynamics. (Introduced In Senate) Legislature reference... - SB19 Regards academic intervention, math improvement and intervention
The bill mandates public schools and community schools to implement academic intervention services for students demonstrating limited skills in mathematics. Schools must develop and submit improvement plans if less than 51% of students achieve proficiency on state assessments, and they are required to create individualized plans for students needing additional support within 60 days of assessment results. The bill also establishes guidelines for data collection and reporting related to student performance and intervention services. (Introduced In Senate) Legislature reference... - SB189 Create the COSI specialty license plate
The bill creates a specialty license plate for the Center of Science and Industry (COSI) in Ohio, requiring applicants to pay a $25 contribution for the license plate, which will be deposited into a license plate contribution fund. The funds collected will support COSI programs that inspire interest in science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. (Introduced In Senate) Legislature reference... - SB188 Regards failure to comply with an order of law enforcement
The bill expands the offense of failure to comply with an order or signal of law enforcement officers, making it illegal to willfully elude police, resist orders, or obstruct access to law enforcement during an arrest. Violations can result in penalties ranging from misdemeanors to felonies, with increased penalties for actions that create risks of harm or involve minors. The bill also mandates consecutive prison terms for certain violations. (Introduced In Senate) Legislature reference... - SB187 Create temporary tax credit - sound recording company investment
The bill creates a temporary refundable income tax credit for investments in sound recording production companies in Ohio. It establishes eligibility criteria for sound recording productions and infrastructure projects, outlines the application process for certification, and sets a limit on the total amount of credits that can be awarded annually. The credit is available for productions certified by the director of development and is capped at $75,000 per investor. (Introduced In Senate) Legislature reference... - SB186 Create a music incubator program, certain sales tax rebates
The bill establishes a music incubator program that provides sales tax rebates to eligible music venues and festival promoters in Ohio. To qualify, applicants must meet specific criteria, including holding a vendor's license and having a dedicated audience capacity. The program will begin accepting applications in September 2026 and is capped at $10 million in rebates per fiscal year. (Introduced In Senate) Legislature reference... - SB185 Revise dog law, including dangerous and vicious dogs
The bill revises Ohio's dog laws, specifically addressing the registration, regulation, and penalties associated with dangerous and vicious dogs. It mandates registration for owners of such dogs, outlines penalties for non-compliance, and establishes procedures for the designation of dogs as dangerous or vicious. The bill also includes provisions for the humane treatment and potential destruction of dogs deemed dangerous or vicious. (Introduced In Senate) Legislature reference... - SB184 Create residential development districts, housing grant program
The bill establishes residential economic development districts and creates a housing accelerator fund to provide grants for housing developments. It allows counties, townships, or municipal corporations within these districts to apply for grants to adopt pro-housing policies and approve major workforce housing projects. The bill outlines criteria for grant applications and the use of funds for housing development and infrastructure improvements. (Introduced In Senate) Legislature reference... - SB183 Require certain construction industry employers to use E-verify
The bill requires certain nonresidential construction industry employers, including contractors, subcontractors, and labor brokers, to use the E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of their employees. It establishes penalties for non-compliance, including fines and potential revocation of licenses for hiring unauthorized aliens. Employers must maintain verification records for three years and are exempt from re-verification under certain conditions. (Introduced In Senate) Legislature reference... - SB182 Designate John E. Gallagher Way
This bill designates a portion of State Route 10 in Cleveland as 'John E. Gallagher Way' and allows the director of transportation to erect suitable markers indicating the name. (Introduced In Senate) Legislature reference... - SB181 Regards limestone, dolomite mining; increase severance taxes
SB181 amends various sections of the Ohio Revised Code to establish regulations for the underground mining of limestone and dolomite and to increase severance tax rates on these minerals. The bill requires operators to obtain permits, file annual reports, and adhere to performance standards for mining and reclamation. It also includes provisions for penalties for non-compliance and establishes a centralized location for safety education and training. (Introduced In Senate) Legislature reference... - SB180 Prohibit purchase of drones made by a covered foreign entity
The bill prohibits public entities in Ohio from purchasing or acquiring small unmanned aircraft systems (drones) manufactured or assembled by foreign adversaries. It also restricts the use of state funds for such drones and mandates that public entities cease operation of these drones by May 1, 2027. The Secretary of State is tasked with maintaining a registry of foreign adversaries that pose a threat to the state's security and infrastructure. (Introduced In Senate) Legislature reference... - SB18 Designate Cardiovascular Health Awareness Day
This bill designates February 14 as 'Cardiovascular Health Awareness Day' in Ohio. (Introduced In Senate) Legislature reference...