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in committee · Ohio · House Oct 29, 2025

HB 544: Expand the offense of obstructing justice

HB 544 amends Ohio Revised Code section 2921.32 to expand the legal definition of obstructing justice. This change broadens the types of conduct considered obstructive, potentially including additional actions that interfere with legal proceedings. The bill directly affects individuals who engage in conduct interfering with investigations or court processes by increasing the range of behaviors that could be classified as a criminal offense. The key mechanism is the amendment to the specific code section, which redefines the scope of what constitutes obstructing justice.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeHB 544 expands the legal definition of obstructing justice, broadening the types of conduct considered criminal offenses, which aligns with expanding criminalization.95% confidence
Josh Williams (R) D.J. Swearingen (R) · 4 co-sponsors
passed · Ohio · House Oct 29, 2025

HR 268: Honoring McDonald High School on the Centennial of its football program.

HR 268 is a commemorative resolution honoring McDonald High School for the centennial of its football program. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it is purely symbolic recognition. The bill formally acknowledges the school's 100-year history of football through a congressional resolution. This type of procedural measure is common for celebrating local milestones without legislative impact.
Nick Santucci (R)
in committee · Ohio · House Oct 29, 2025

HB 543: Create a food desert elimination grant program

HB 543 creates a state grant program to help eliminate food deserts - areas with limited access to affordable, fresh food - by funding local projects. It directly affects communities in underserved regions, such as low-income neighborhoods or rural areas lacking grocery stores. The bill establishes a specific grant program under Ohio law (section 122.162) and includes state funding to support initiatives like mobile markets, farmers' markets, or partnerships with existing stores. This is a concrete policy change focused on improving access to nutritious food through direct financial support for community-led solutions.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill creates a state grant program and includes state funding, directly increasing government spending and appropriations for a public service.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunding local food access initiatives like farmers' markets can reduce food transportation emissions and support local, potentially sustainable agriculture.65% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareHB 543 improves access to nutritious food in underserved areas, directly supporting public health and preventing diet-related diseases.80% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingThe bill helps communities in underserved regions, such as low-income neighborhoods, by improving food access, indirectly supporting residents' living environments.65% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationHB 543 funds local projects including mobile markets, which are transportation services used to deliver food, thereby advancing a specific application of transportation.75% confidence
Josh Williams (R) Terrence Upchurch (D) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · House Oct 29, 2025

HB 554: Require government, private sellers to accept cash as payment

To enact sections 9.18, 1333.96, 1333.97, and 1333.98 of the Revised Code to require governmental entities and private sellers to accept cash as payment in certain circumstances.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill requires accepting cash, reducing reliance on digital payments. This indirectly protects consumer data privacy by limiting data collection from digital transactions.80% confidence
David Thomas (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Ohio · House Oct 29, 2025

HB 557: Prohibit judicial release denial solely on offense classification

HB 557 amends Ohio law to prevent judges from denying judicial release (a type of early release for inmates) based solely on how the original crime was classified (e.g., violent vs. non-violent). This directly affects inmates who are eligible for judicial release but might have been denied solely because of their offense's category. The bill requires judges to consider other factors beyond offense classification, such as the inmate's behavior in prison and risk assessment, when making release decisions. This change aims to ensure release decisions are based on a more comprehensive evaluation of the individual.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBy preventing denial of judicial release solely on offense classification, the bill could lead to earlier release for some inmates, potentially reducing state expenditures on incarceration.65% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill promotes criminal justice reform by preventing judges from denying judicial release solely based on offense classification, requiring consideration of inmate behavior and risk assessment.95% confidence
Josh Williams (R)
in committee · Ohio · House Oct 29, 2025

HB 547: Enact the Kid Influencer Protection Act

To amend sections 4109.01 and 4109.06 and to enact sections 1349.10, 4109.23, 4109.231, 4109.232, and 4109.233 of the Revised Code to require vloggers to hold in a trust account a portion of compensation earned from any content featuring minors and to name this act the Kid Influencer Protection Act.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill regulates vloggers and content featuring minors, which are technology-driven activities, to protect the welfare of children. This aligns with regulating tech for consumer protection.90% confidence
Michele Grim (D) Lauren McNally (D) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · House Oct 29, 2025

HB 542: Require all inmate pregnancy outcomes be reported to DRC

To enact sections 341.28, 753.34, and 5120.6511 of the Revised Code to require all inmate pregnancy outcomes to be reported to the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill requires reporting of inmate pregnancy outcomes to the DRC, enhancing data and oversight within the correctional system, a core component of criminal justice.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill requires reporting of inmate pregnancy outcomes, providing data crucial for monitoring and potentially improving health services and public health within correctional facilities.85% confidence
Josh Williams (R) Terrence Upchurch (D) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · Senate Oct 29, 2025

SB 309: Enact the Abortion Pill Provider Liability Education (APPLE) Act

SB 309 requires Ohio healthcare providers prescribing abortion-inducing drugs (like mifepristone) to provide written information about potential complications and a specific liability statement to patients before the prescription. Patients must then sign a written certification confirming they received this information, which providers must retain in medical records for at least seven years. If providers fail to follow these steps, they may face civil lawsuits from patients, fathers, or family members, with statutory damages set at three times the drug cost. The bill directly affects abortion providers and patients in Ohio, mandating new disclosure practices and increasing provider liability for noncompliance.
Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareSB 309 imposes specific mandatory disclosures and creates civil liability for healthcare providers prescribing abortion-inducing drugs, adding regulatory burden and risk to this health service.80% confidence
Kyle Koehler (R) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · Senate Oct 29, 2025

SB 301: Regards noncompete clauses in health care employment contracts

To enact section 3727.62 of the Revised Code regarding the use of noncompete provisions in certain health care professional employment contracts with nonprofit hospitals.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill regulates noncompete clauses for healthcare professionals, potentially improving workforce mobility and patient access within the healthcare system.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill concerns noncompete clauses, which typically aim to limit their use to protect workers' mobility and rights in employment contracts.85% confidence
Terry Johnson (R)
in committee · Ohio · Senate Oct 29, 2025

SB 310: Require public schools to include fetal development instruction

To amend sections 3313.60, 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24 and to enact section 3313.6034 of the Revised Code to require public schools to include fetal development instruction in any instruction that addresses human growth, development, or sexuality.
Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationSB 310 mandates specific curriculum content (fetal development instruction), which restricts the academic freedom and autonomy of public schools in designing their curriculum.85% confidence
Terry Johnson (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Ohio · Senate Oct 29, 2025

SJR 8: CA: Establish constitutional right to hunt and fish

SJR 8 proposes adding Section 23 to Article I of Ohio's Constitution, establishing a fundamental right for residents to hunt and fish. This constitutional amendment would protect existing hunting and fishing rights from being altered by future state laws or regulations. It directly affects all Ohio residents who exercise these activities, ensuring they remain constitutionally guaranteed. The bill does not create new hunting or fishing rules but enshrines current practices as a core right within the state's foundational law.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentSJR 8 protects the fundamental right to hunt and fish, activities intrinsically linked to the conservation and sustainable management of natural resources and wildlife.80% confidence
Steve Huffman (R)
in committee · Ohio · House Oct 29, 2025

HB 137: Permit tax authority to decline submitting certain levy to voters

To amend sections 3709.29 and 5705.23 of the Revised Code to authorize a taxing authority to decline to submit a requested library levy or general health district levy to voters.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes taxing authorities to decline submitting certain levies to voters, which prevents potential tax increases and thus limits the tax burden.75% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill permits taxing authorities to decline submitting general health district levies to voters, potentially limiting funding for public health programs.85% confidence
Brian Lorenz (R)
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