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in committee · Ohio · House Oct 8, 2025

HB 501: Modify and rename the wrongful incarceration law

To amend sections 117.52, 2305.02, 2743.15, 2743.48, and 2743.49 of the Revised Code to modify the wrongful imprisonment law and to rename the provisions wrongful incarceration.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill modifies the wrongful incarceration law, directly addressing criminal justice reform and protecting those wrongly imprisoned.95% confidence
Josh Williams (R) Elgin Rogers (D) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · House Oct 8, 2025

HB 502: Appropriate funds for SNAP, TANF, WIC upon lapse in federal funds

To make an appropriation to continue to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families programs, and Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children contingent upon a lapse in federal funding.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill proposes an appropriation to fund essential public assistance programs (SNAP, TANF, WIC), directly addressing state budgeting and government spending.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill funds the WIC program, which provides healthcare referrals and nutrition for vulnerable populations, directly supporting public health. It also funds SNAP, which improves health through nutrition.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingThe bill funds public assistance programs (TANF, SNAP, WIC) that provide financial aid and basic needs, improving financial stability and indirectly helping families afford and maintain housing, thus preventing homelessness.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill funds programs (SNAP, TANF, WIC) that provide a critical safety net for low-income workers and the unemployed, supporting economic stability related to employment and unemployment.75% confidence
Latyna Humphrey (D)
in committee · Ohio · Senate Oct 8, 2025

SB 279: Ban discouraging, barring law enforcement from carrying off duty

To amend sections 2923.121 and 2923.1214 and to enact section 2923.1215 of the Revised Code to prohibit a business, state agency, or political subdivision from discouraging or prohibiting a law enforcement officer from carrying a weapon while off duty.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeSB 279 prohibits discouraging off-duty law enforcement from carrying weapons, directly strengthening aspects related to law enforcement's operational capacity within criminal justice.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentSB 279 protects the right of off-duty law enforcement officers to carry weapons by limiting employer prohibitions, which strengthens a specific worker's right within employment standards.75% confidence
Terry Johnson (R) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · House Oct 8, 2025

HCR 25: Encourage study of Declaration of Independence during U.S. 250th

To encourage students in grades one through twelve to read, study, and discuss the U.S. Declaration of Independence in the classroom during the 2025-2026 school year in celebration of its 250th anniversary.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill encourages K-12 students to study the Declaration of Independence, enhancing curriculum and student programs within education.85% confidence
Sean Brennan (D) Joe Miller (D)
in committee · Ohio · House Oct 8, 2025

HB 494: Designate Road Traffic Victims Day of Remembrance

HB 494 designates the third Sunday in November each year as "Road Traffic Victims Day of Remembrance" under Ohio law. This commemorative resolution honors individuals killed or injured in road traffic incidents. It does not create new laws or affect specific groups, but establishes an annual observance to recognize traffic victims. The bill's sole provision is the formal designation of this date for public remembrance.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationHB 494 designates a day to remember road traffic victims, implicitly raising awareness for transportation safety, which supports enhancing safety within the transportation topic.65% confidence
Mark Sigrist (D) Beryl Piccolantonio (D) · 10 co-sponsors
passed · Ohio · Senate Oct 8, 2025

SCR 10: Support work of the Ohio Commission for U.S. Semiquincentennial

SCR 10 is a symbolic Senate Concurrent Resolution supporting the Ohio Commission for the U.S. Semiquincentennial. It formally encourages the commission's work in planning and promoting Ohio's role in celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary (2026). This resolution has no binding legal effect and does not create new laws or directly affect residents or policies.
George Lang (R) Hearcel Craig (D)
passed · Ohio · House Oct 8, 2025

HR 234: In memory of Jack Cera.

This is a memorial resolution (HR 234) honoring Jack Cera, a former Ohio House legislator who served 24 years and held roles including minority whip. The resolution expresses the Ohio House of Representatives' condolences to Cera's family and colleagues following his death, recognizing his service on committees like Finance and Agriculture, his community involvement, and his dedication to Ohio. It has no policy provisions or direct impact on constituents or legislation; it is purely a ceremonial tribute. The resolution was adopted by the House on October 8, 2025.
Dan Troy (D) Gary Click (R) Monica Blasdel (R) Andrea White (R) Thad Claggett (R)
in committee · Ohio · House Oct 8, 2025

HB 487: Create a repeat drug offender specification

HB 487 creates a new legal category for individuals convicted of drug offenses who have prior drug-related convictions. This bill directly affects repeat offenders by adding a "repeat drug offender" specification to sentencing guidelines. The key provision amends sentencing laws to require judges to impose longer prison terms when this specification applies. Specifically, it enhances penalties for subsequent drug crimes by treating repeat offenders as having a higher level of culpability under the law.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeHB 487 increases mandatory prison terms and enhances penalties for repeat drug offenders, restricting judicial discretion and expanding punitive measures.95% confidence
Phil Plummer (R) Josh Williams (R) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · House Oct 8, 2025

HB 497: Designate PFC James Vincent PottKotter Memorial Highway

To enact section 5534.855 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 49 in Darke county as the "PFC James Vincent PottKotter Memorial Highway."
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill designates a portion of a State Route as a memorial highway, which is a direct legislative action affecting roads and transportation infrastructure.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDesignates a memorial highway in honor of a Private First Class, directly recognizing a veteran's service at the state level.90% confidence
Angie King (R)
in committee · Ohio · House Oct 8, 2025

HB 491: Make changes to Guardianship Law

To amend sections 2109.21, 2111.01, 2111.011, 2111.02, 2111.021, 2111.022, 2111.03, 2111.031, 2111.04, 2111.041, 2111.05, 2111.06, 2111.08, 2111.091, 2111.12, 2111.13, 2111.131, 2111.18, 2111.181, 2111.19, 2111.20, 2111.23, 2111.26, 2111.33, 2111.37, 2111.38, 2111.39, 2111.44, 2111.46, 2111.47, 2111.49, 2111.50, 2112.01, and 2746.06; to enact section 2111.023; and to repeal sections 2111.07, 2111.15, 2111.34, 2111.35, 2111.36, and 2111.45 of the Revised Code to make changes to Guardianship Law.
Sharon Ray (R) Rachel Baker (D) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · House Oct 8, 2025

HB 495: Enact the Freedom to Carry Act

To amend sections 9.68, 109.69, 109.731, 311.41, 311.42, 311.43, 1547.69, 2921.13, 2923.11, 2923.111, 2923.12, 2923.121, 2923.122, 2923.123, 2923.124, 2923.125, 2923.126, 2923.127, 2923.128, 2923.129, 2923.1210, 2923.1211, 2923.1212, 2923.1213, 2923.16, 2923.17, 2953.35, and 4749.10 and to repeal section 1533.04 of the Revised Code to enact the Freedom to Carry Act to rename a concealed handgun license a concealed weapons license and to allow a concealed weapons licensee to carry a concealed deadly weapon other than an exclusive deadly weapon.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill, titled 'Freedom to Carry Act,' aims to expand the ability of licensees to carry concealed weapons. This action can be interpreted as protecting or advancing civil rights related to gun ownership within the criminal justice framework.88% confidence
Josh Williams (R) Jennifer Gross (R) · 29 co-sponsors
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