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SB253: Designate Black Ohioan Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient Day
This bill designates February 20th as 'Black Ohioan Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient Day' to honor Black soldiers from Ohio who received the congressional medal of honor for their actions during the American Civil War.
SB252: Prohibit a person from declawing a cat
The bill prohibits any person from performing declawing procedures on cats, defined as onychectomy, partial digit amputation, phalangectomy, or tendonectomy, unless deemed necessary for therapeutic purposes by a licensed veterinarian. Exceptions include trimming nonviable claw husks or applying nonpermanent nail…
SB251: Designate Ohio State Highway Patrol Lt. Vance M. Andrews Mem Hwy
This bill designates a portion of State Route 13 in Knox County as the 'Ohio State Highway Patrol Lt. Vance M. Andrews Memorial Highway' and allows the director of transportation to erect suitable markers indicating its name.
SB250: Enact the Promised Land Act
The bill establishes a nonrefundable, transferable tax credit for eligible nonprofit organizations that construct owner-occupied housing in Ohio. The credit is set at 10% of the total construction cost and is applicable after the housing units are sold to owner-occupants.…
SB25: Prohibit sun lamp tanning services to individuals under age 16
The bill prohibits tanning facilities from providing sun lamp tanning services to individuals under the age of 16. For individuals aged 16 to 17, parental consent is required for each session, and they are limited to 45 sessions within a…
SB249: Authorize dispensing of ivermectin without a prescription
The bill authorizes pharmacists and pharmacy interns to dispense ivermectin without a prescription to individuals aged 18 and older, provided they follow a protocol established by a prescriber. The protocol must include a risk assessment tool and a fact sheet…
SB247: Designate the buckeye as the state candy
This bill designates the buckeye, a confection made of peanut butter fudge and chocolate, as the official state candy of Ohio.
SB246: Prohibit terminating electric, gas service to certain households
The bill prohibits the termination of electric and gas services to certain households, including those with children under five, seniors, individuals with disabilities, and those with low income. It establishes a payment plan for affected customers and requires utility companies…
SB245: Prohibit utilities from recovering political expenditure costs
The bill prohibits public utilities from recovering costs associated with political expenditures from their customers. It defines political expenditures broadly and establishes penalties for utilities that violate this prohibition, including fines and the requirement to refund customers. Additionally, it creates…
SB244: Designate Abbey Gate Remembrance Day
The bill designates August 26th as 'Abbey Gate Remembrance Day' to honor members of the United States armed forces who lost their lives during an attack at the Abbey Gate of Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, while supporting…
SB243: Require certain offices assist with claiming unclaimed funds
The bill requires the Registrar of Motor Vehicles and deputy registrars to assist individuals in locating and claiming unclaimed funds during in-person transactions. If a person requests assistance, the registrar or deputy registrar must check for unclaimed funds and help…
SB242: Regards the sale of used catalytic converters
The bill regulates the sale of used catalytic converters by requiring scrap metal dealers to register with the state, maintain records of transactions, and limits the number of converters that can be purchased from an individual. It establishes penalties for…
SB241: Regards specified workers' compensation employer appeals
The bill imposes a fine of $50,000 against employers who appeal workers' compensation awards related to cancer incurred by firefighters if the employer loses the appeal. It outlines the appeal process, including timelines for filing notices and the conditions under…
SB240: Authorize county marijuana tax for art, culture, entertainment
SB240 authorizes county commissioners to levy an excise tax on the retail sale of adult use marijuana to fund artistic, cultural, and entertainment opportunities. The tax rate can be up to three percent and must be approved by a majority…
SB24: Adopt the 1905 Wright Flyer III as the state airplane
This bill enacts a new section of the Revised Code to officially designate the 1905 Wright Flyer III as the state airplane of Ohio.
SB239: Regards contributions to the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund
The bill amends various sections of the Ohio Revised Code regarding contributions to the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund, establishing a maximum thirty-year amortization period for unfunded actuarial accrued pension liabilities and detailing the contribution rates for police and…
SB238: Limit liability for firearms dealers re: firearm hold agreements
The bill limits liability for federally licensed firearms dealers regarding firearm hold agreements, stating that no person can sue these dealers for actions arising from such agreements that result in personal injury or death, except in cases of unlawful conduct…
SB236: Enact the Suicide Self-Defense Act
The bill establishes a 'do not possess firearms' registry in Ohio, allowing individuals to voluntarily register to prohibit themselves from purchasing, possessing, or transporting firearms. The Attorney General will manage the registry and develop a public awareness campaign. Individuals enrolled…
SB235: Prohibit certain conduct that accelerates firearm's rate of fire
SB235 prohibits the importation, manufacture, sale, transfer, or possession of devices that accelerate the rate of fire of semi-automatic firearms, such as trigger cranks and bump-fire devices. The bill establishes penalties for violations, classifying them as felonies, and outlines exceptions…
SB234: Increase the state minimum wage
This bill amends sections of the Revised Code to increase the state minimum wage to $12 per hour starting January 1, 2026, with annual increases up to $15 per hour by January 1, 2029. It prohibits political subdivisions from establishing…
SB233: Create the Ohio Local and Organic Food and Farm Task Force
The bill establishes the Ohio Local and Organic Food and Farm Task Force, which will consist of various stakeholders including farmers, food processors, and community representatives. The task force is tasked with developing a plan to expand and support local…
SB232: Revise the law governing high volume dog breeders
The bill revises the law governing high volume dog breeders in Ohio, establishing requirements for the care and treatment of dogs, including food, water, housing conditions, exercise, and veterinary care. It mandates inspections of high volume breeders by the director…
SB231: Establish community energy program and pilot program
The bill establishes a community energy program and pilot program in Ohio, defining community energy facilities and outlining the process for their construction, operation, and certification. It mandates public meetings for proposed facilities, allows township trustees to limit or prohibit…
SB230: Authorize pharmacists to test, treat certain health conditions
This bill authorizes pharmacists in Ohio to screen, test, and provide treatment for certain respiratory health conditions, including influenza, COVID-19, and others as specified by the state board of pharmacy. It mandates that health insurance providers reimburse pharmacists for these…
SB23: Revise the Alcohol Franchise Law
This bill amends section 1333.82 of the Revised Code to revise the Alcohol Franchise Law, defining terms related to alcoholic beverages, manufacturers, distributors, and franchises, and establishing the concept of 'good faith' in franchise relationships. It specifies that manufacturers producing…
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