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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- SB179 Verify veteran status of imprisoned individuals
The bill requires the verification of veteran status for individuals who are imprisoned or facing imprisonment. It mandates that various correctional institutions and courts designate individuals to perform this verification and assist verified veterans in accessing related services. The bill also establishes record-keeping requirements for verified veterans. (Introduced In Senate) Legislature reference... - SB178 Form Missing Women-Black, Indigenous, People of Color task force
The bill establishes a Task Force on Missing Women and Girls who are Black, Indigenous, or People of Color, which will work with state agencies to develop policies addressing the issue of missing and murdered women and girls from these communities. The task force will also collect data, recommend preventive programming, and conduct public awareness campaigns. It is required to submit findings and recommendations every two years. (Introduced In Senate) Legislature reference... - SB177 Create Workforce Investment Now (WIN) for Child Care pilot
The bill establishes the Workforce Investment Now (WIN) for Child Care pilot program, which provides publicly funded child care to eligible child care staff members working at least twenty hours per week. The program will operate during fiscal years 2026 and 2027, with an appropriation of $20 million for child care grants. A report on the program's findings is required six months after its conclusion. (Introduced In Senate) Legislature reference... - SB176 Enact the Digital Fair Repair Act
The Digital Fair Repair Act requires original equipment manufacturers to provide documentation, parts, and tools for the diagnosis, maintenance, or repair of digital electronic equipment to independent repair providers and owners on fair and reasonable terms. It establishes definitions for key terms, outlines the obligations of manufacturers, and specifies exceptions for certain types of equipment. Violations of the act are considered unfair or deceptive acts, allowing for legal recourse. (Introduced In Senate) Legislature reference... - SB175 Establish age verification, parental consent for apps, developers
The bill establishes age verification and parental consent requirements for developers and application stores regarding the distribution of applications to minors. It mandates that application distribution providers and developers implement measures to verify the age of account holders and restrict access to certain content based on age. Violations may result in civil penalties enforced by the attorney general. (Introduced In Senate) Legislature reference... - SB174 Regards allocation of parenting responsibilities
SB174 amends various sections of the Ohio Revised Code related to parenting responsibilities, establishes a missing children clearinghouse, and outlines procedures for juvenile courts regarding child custody, support, and welfare. The bill increases government oversight in family matters, including provisions for educational programs, visitation rights, and child care regulations, while attempting to balance child protection with parental rights. (Introduced In Senate) Legislature reference... - SB173 Regards school district territory annexations
The bill amends section 3311.06 of the Revised Code regarding school district territory annexations, specifying conditions under which territories can be annexed to urban school districts. It requires agreements between affected school districts and outlines the process for transferring territory, including the need for state board approval and provisions for negotiations. The bill also establishes rules for the equitable division of funds and indebtedness when territory is transferred. (Introduced In Senate) Legislature reference... - SB172 Specify persons unlawfully present are not privileged from arrest
This bill specifies that individuals who are unlawfully present in the United States are not privileged from arrest, detention, or custody by law enforcement agencies in Ohio. It prohibits public offices and officials from granting any privileges to such individuals and mandates cooperation with immigration enforcement actions. The bill supersedes any conflicting local rules or policies. (Introduced In Senate) Legislature reference... - SB171 Enact the Public Access to Professional Sports Act
The bill conditions public funding for sports facilities on the performance of professional sports franchises, requiring them to meet specific performance criteria and ensuring public access to games through various media. It mandates community engagement activities and imposes penalties for non-compliance, including reimbursement of state funds if a franchise leaves Ohio before the lease term ends. The act is named the Public Access to Professional Sports Act and takes effect 180 days after its passage. (Introduced In Senate) Legislature reference... - SB170 Regards investigational treatments for certain illnesses
The bill allows eligible patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses to request individualized investigational treatments from eligible facilities or manufacturers. It establishes criteria for eligibility, informed consent requirements, and clarifies that manufacturers are not obligated to provide these treatments. Additionally, it protects physicians from penalties for recommending such treatments and states that patients are responsible for associated costs. (Introduced In Senate) Legislature reference... - SB17 Designate 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Day
This bill designates March 9th as '6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Day' to honor the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the only all-Black women's unit to serve overseas during World War II. (Introduced In Senate) Legislature reference... - SB169 Require training on emotional intelligence for peace officers
The bill requires peace officers in Ohio to undergo training in emotional intelligence as part of their basic training programs. The Ohio peace officer training commission will establish the rules governing this training, including the amount of training required and the timeline for completion. The bill does not grant any new arrest authority or citation powers to the commission or peace officers. (Introduced In Senate) Legislature reference... - SB168 Regards school district acquisition of preschool class facilities
The bill establishes guidelines for school district boards of education to acquire classroom facilities for preschool programs and provides funding assistance from the Ohio facilities construction commission upon receipt of a written proposal from the district board. The proposal must detail the total funding requested and other pledged funding, and the commission will enter into an agreement with the district board regarding ownership of the facilities if the preschool program closes. (Introduced In Senate) Legislature reference... - SB167 Require certain application store-based parental controls
The bill requires developers of applications likely to be accessed by children to implement parental controls and obtain parental consent for users under sixteen years of age starting January 1, 2026. It mandates that manufacturers of devices and application stores take steps to determine the age of users and provide features for parental supervision. The Attorney General is authorized to enforce compliance and impose penalties for violations. (Introduced In Senate) Legislature reference... - SB166 Prohibit health insurance, Medicaid electronic claim fees
The bill prohibits health insurers and the Medicaid program from imposing fees for electronic claims submission by healthcare providers. It establishes that no charges, fees, or payment requirements can be levied on providers for electronic fund transfers or remittance advice transactions. The bill also outlines exceptions for certain types of Medicaid providers. (Introduced In Senate) Legislature reference... - SB165 Prohibit denial of health insurance claim for certain factors
The bill prohibits health insuring corporations and sickness and accident insurers from reducing or denying claims based on specific factors such as diagnosis codes, duration of appointments, or the absence of an emergency medical condition. It mandates coverage for emergency services without prior authorization and requires insurers to inform enrollees about their coverage and procedures. Exceptions to the coverage requirements are specified for certain types of insurance policies. (Introduced In Senate) Legislature reference... - SB164 Regulate the use of artificial intelligence by health insurers
This bill regulates the use of artificial intelligence by health insurers in Ohio. It requires health plan issuers to report on their use of AI algorithms in decision-making processes and prohibits decisions regarding care based solely on AI results. Additionally, it mandates that determinations of medical necessity must involve a licensed physician and consider individual patient circumstances. (Introduced In Senate) Legislature reference... - SB163 Regards AI images, simulated child porn, replica identity fraud
The bill requires AI-generated products to have a watermark, prohibits simulated child pornography, and prohibits identity fraud using a replica of a person's identity. It establishes civil penalties for violations and allows for civil actions by aggrieved parties. The bill also outlines exceptions for certain legitimate uses of materials. (Introduced In Senate) Legislature reference... - SB162 Regards timing of health insurer recoupment from providers
This bill amends section 3901.388 of the Revised Code to establish that payments made by health insurers to providers are considered final two years after payment, with specific conditions for recoupment of overpayments. It requires insurers to notify providers of overpayments and allows for an appeal process without fees. Any contractual provisions contrary to these rules are deemed unenforceable. (Introduced In Senate) Legislature reference... - SB161 Require ODJFS to seek permission-exclude certain items from SNAP
The bill requires the Director of Job and Family Services to seek permission from the United States Department of Agriculture to exclude specific items, including soft drinks, candy, chips, ice cream, and prepared desserts, from being purchased under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Ohio. (Introduced In Senate) Legislature reference... - SB160 Regards prescription drugs and medication switching
The bill prohibits health plan issuers from increasing cost-sharing for drugs, moving drugs to more restrictive formulary tiers, or removing drugs from formularies unless specific conditions are met. It also allows for the substitution of interchangeable biological products and generically equivalent drugs, while establishing penalties for violations as unfair and deceptive practices in insurance. (Introduced In Senate) Legislature reference... - SB16 Establish road rules around distressed stationary vehicles
The bill requires drivers to change lanes or proceed with caution when approaching stationary vehicles in distress or certain service vehicles. If changing lanes is not possible or safe, drivers must reduce their speed and maintain a safe speed for conditions. Violations result in penalties ranging from a minor misdemeanor to a third-degree misdemeanor, depending on prior offenses. (Introduced In Senate) Legislature reference... - SB159 Regards film and theater production tax credits
The bill modifies the film and theater production tax credit in Ohio, allowing production companies to apply for tax credits based on eligible expenditures for productions certified by the director of development. It also repeals the film and theater capital improvement tax credit and establishes a program for training Ohio residents in the film industry. The bill includes provisions for application processes, credit calculations, and oversight by the director of development. (Introduced In Senate) Legislature reference... - SB158 Prohibit student cellular telephone use in public schools
The bill prohibits student cellular telephone use in public schools, allowing school boards to adopt policies that may include exceptions for educational purposes or health concerns. It requires schools to post these policies and specify disciplinary measures for violations. The deadline for school districts to adopt such policies is set for July 1, 2025. (Introduced In Senate) Legislature reference... - SB157 Reduce statute of limitations for contract actions
This bill amends sections 2305.06 and 2305.07 of the Revised Code to reduce the statute of limitations for bringing actions upon written contracts from six years to three years, and for oral contracts from four years to two years. It also specifies the accrual of causes of action for consumer transactions. Existing sections are repealed. (Introduced In Senate) Legislature reference...