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HB544: Expand the offense of obstructing justice
Bill HB544 amends section 2921.32 of the Revised Code to expand the offense of obstructing justice, making it illegal to hinder the discovery, apprehension, arrest, prosecution, or conviction of individuals involved in criminal activities. It specifies various actions that constitute…
HB543: Create a food desert elimination grant program
The bill establishes a food desert elimination grant program administered by the Department of Development to incentivize grocery stores to open in food deserts, defined as areas with limited access to healthy food. Grocery retailers can apply for grants up…
HB542: Require all inmate pregnancy outcomes be reported to DRC
The bill requires all county, municipal, and state correctional facilities in Ohio to report the pregnancy outcomes of pregnant inmates to the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction by December 31st of each year.
HB541: Designate Deputy Daniel "Weston" Sherrer Memorial Highway
This bill designates a portion of U.S. Route 42 in Morrow County as the 'Deputy Daniel 'Weston' Sherrer Memorial Highway' and allows the director of transportation to erect suitable markers along the highway indicating its name.
HB540: Require payments in lieu of taxes from certain conservation orgs
The bill requires nonprofit conservation organizations with significant tax-exempt land holdings (over 15,000 acres in a single county) to make payments in lieu of taxes equal to 2.5% of the unimproved taxable value of the property to the county treasurer.…
HB54: Make appropriations for transportation for FY 2026-27 biennium
HB54 makes appropriations for transportation programs for the fiscal years 2026-2027, including funding for highway construction, maintenance, public transportation, and related infrastructure projects. It outlines the allocation of funds from various sources, including federal and state funds, and establishes conditions…
HB539: Designate Thaddeus Kościuszko Day
This bill designates February 4 as Thaddeus Kościuszko Day in Ohio, honoring the Polish general and hero of the American Revolutionary War, who was born on that date in 1746.
HB538: Revise the law governing the Ohio Athletics Commission
HB538 revises the law governing the Ohio Athletics Commission by placing it within the Department of Commerce, modifying its functions, and making an appropriation of $1,000,000 for its operations. The bill outlines the appointment process for commission members, their qualifications,…
HB537: Regulate midwifery, birth centers; designate Day of the Midwife
HB537 regulates the practice of midwifery and establishes requirements for freestanding birthing centers in Ohio. It mandates that hospitals set standards for considering applications for staff membership from midwives and prohibits discrimination against qualified midwives in these applications. The bill…
HB536: Modify cost apportionment - municipal court civil traffic tickets
The bill modifies how current operating costs are apportioned for municipal courts handling civil traffic tickets, requiring costs to be shared among municipal corporations and townships based on their respective caseloads. Municipalities are not liable for costs exceeding the total…
HB535: Regards hospital-wide nursing care comm., nursing staffing plans
The bill requires hospitals to establish a hospital-wide nursing care committee to develop and implement nursing staffing plans, ensuring a minimum number of nurses are available for direct patient care. Hospitals must evaluate and adjust these plans every two years,…
HB534: Provide for the licensure of debt services providers
The bill provides for the licensure of debt services providers in Ohio, requiring them to obtain a license from the superintendent of financial institutions before offering debt resolution services. It establishes criteria for disqualifying offenses related to licensing, outlines the…
HB533: Revise list of vehicles that can commit vehicular homicide
Bill HB533 amends sections 2903.06 and 2903.08 of the Revised Code to expand the list of vehicles that can be involved in vehicular homicide or vehicular assault. It establishes penalties for causing death or serious harm while operating various types…
HB532: Regards custody of children who cannot be released to a parent
The bill requires public children services agencies to take immediate custody of specified children who cannot be released to a parent, guardian, or custodian. It outlines the procedures for filing complaints regarding children who are unruly, abused, neglected, or dependent,…
HB531: Enact the School Chaplain Act
The bill permits public schools in Ohio to engage volunteer chaplains to provide support services, requiring a criminal records check for volunteers. Schools may adopt policies to authorize chaplain services, which are supplementary to existing counseling services, and parental consent…
HB530: Establish the Long-term Care Workforce Study Commission
The bill establishes the Long-term Care Workforce Study Commission to study the direct care and long-term care workforce in Ohio, make policy recommendations on workforce demand, recruitment strategies, educational needs, barriers to hiring, job quality, shared staffing opportunities, and funding…
HB53: Designate John Rankin Day
This bill designates February 4th as John Rankin Day in honor of the abolitionist John Rankin and mandates the erection of a statue in his memory on the statehouse grounds, with site preparation funded by public funds and the memorial's…
HB529: Authorize tax credit if hiring veterans, service members, spouses
HB529 authorizes refundable tax credits for employers who hire certain veterans, service members, and their spouses. The bill outlines the application process for tax credits, the conditions under which they can be claimed, and specifies the maximum amount of credits…
HB528: Require 7 year mandatory minimum prison term for forcible rape
The bill mandates a minimum prison term of seven years for individuals convicted of forcible rape, amending existing laws regarding sentencing for such offenses. It outlines specific conditions under which sexual conduct is considered rape and establishes penalties for violations.…
HB527: Allow felony defendants to request indictment by open grand jury
HB527 allows felony defendants to request an indictment by an open grand jury instead of a secret grand jury. The bill outlines the procedures for such requests, including timelines for hearings and the rights of defendants during the process. It…
HB526: Require orange International Symbol of Access windshield placards
The bill requires the issuance of orange removable windshield placards imprinted with the International Symbol of Access for individuals with disabilities that limit or impair their ability to walk. It establishes criteria for eligibility, application processes, and renewal requirements for…
HB525: Regards use of artificial intelligence in therapy services
The bill regulates the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in therapy services by licensed professionals in Ohio. It allows licensed therapy professionals to use AI for supplementary support tasks, provided they obtain informed consent from clients and adhere to confidentiality…
HB524: Impose penalties for AI models suggesting harming self or another
The bill imposes penalties on developers of artificial intelligence models or applications that suggest self-harm or harm to others. It allows the attorney general to investigate violations, issue subpoenas, and impose civil penalties for non-compliance. The penalties collected will be…
HB523: Enact the Future Educators Support Act
The Future Educators Support Act provides financial support for individuals enrolled in teacher preparation programs, including cost-of-living stipends and test fee reimbursements based on financial need. Public school districts may pay student teachers a wage and offer health care benefits.…
HB522: Regards federal mineral royalty payments
The bill amends section 1503.35 and enacts section 131.52 of the Revised Code to establish a federal mineral royalty clearing fund. It requires the treasurer of state to deposit federal mineral royalties from oil, gas, or mineral production on federal…
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