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in committee · Ohio · Senate Oct 1, 2025

SB 272: Regards civics assessment in lieu of American govt course exam

SB 272 amends Ohio Revised Code section 3301.0712 to allow high school students to complete a civics assessment instead of taking the American government end-of-course exam. This change directly affects Ohio public high school students required to fulfill graduation requirements in American government. The bill establishes a new assessment option focused on civic education, replacing the specific exam requirement while maintaining the need for students to demonstrate understanding of government concepts. The policy update modifies existing code to provide this alternative pathway for meeting graduation standards.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationSB 272 establishes a new assessment option for civics, offering flexibility for students to meet graduation requirements while maintaining educational standards.75% confidence
Kyle Koehler (R)
in committee · Ohio · House Oct 1, 2025

HB 447: Regards the dollar caps on certain damages in civil actions

To amend sections 2305.01, 2307.80, 2315.18, 2315.21, 2323.43, 2744.05, and 3345.40 of the Revised Code to increase the dollar caps on noneconomic damages and punitive or exemplary damages in civil actions and to provide a procedure for the Department of Taxation to make annual adjustments of those caps based on the consumer price index.
Brian Stewart (R)
passed · Ohio · Senate Oct 1, 2025

SR 201: Honoring Saint Ignatius High School on its One Hundred Fortieth Anniversary.

This ceremonial resolution (SR 201) honors Saint Ignatius High School for celebrating its 140th anniversary. It does not create new policies or affect any individuals or groups, as it is purely a symbolic gesture of recognition. The resolution formally acknowledges the school's historical significance and contributions to the community through a statement from the legislature.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationThis ceremonial resolution honors an educational institution, Saint Ignatius High School, acknowledging its contributions and historical significance.65% confidence
Tom Patton (R) Nickie Antonio (D)
in committee · Ohio · Senate Oct 1, 2025

SB 265: Add animal offenses to foster, adoption record check disqualifier

To amend section 109.572 of the Revised Code to add certain animal-related offenses to the list of potentially disqualifying offenses when conducting a criminal records check for prospective foster caregivers, prospective adoptive parents, and certain other individuals who will be responsible for or reside in the same household as children.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands the list of criminal offenses that lead to disqualification for foster/adoption, thereby broadening the restrictive impact of criminal records.88% confidence
Al Cutrona (R)
passed · Ohio · House Oct 1, 2025

HR 251: Honoring the City of University Heights on the One Hundredth Anniversary of its city hall.

This bill (HR 251) is a ceremonial resolution proposing formal recognition of the City of University Heights for the 100th anniversary of its city hall. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; instead, it directs the House of Representatives to honor the city's milestone through a symbolic resolution. The measure directly acknowledges University Heights' local history and community significance. As a commemorative resolution, it has no practical policy impact beyond the recognition.
Eric Synenberg (D)
in committee · Ohio · House Oct 1, 2025

HB 458: Regards real property foreclosures

To amend sections 2329.01, 2329.151, 2329.152, 2329.153, 2329.17, 2329.18, 2329.19, 2329.20, 2329.211, 2329.26, 2329.27, 2329.312, and 2329.52 of the Revised Code relating to real property foreclosures.
Brian Lorenz (R)
in committee · Ohio · House Oct 1, 2025

HB 453: Regards insurance, Medicaid coverage of certain autism therapy

To amend sections 1751.84, 3923.84, 4783.01, and 4783.02 and to enact sections 3901.92 and 4783.40 of the Revised Code regarding insurance and Medicaid coverage of applied behavior analysis therapy for autism treatment and to permit exam-eligible technicians to engage in the practice of applied behavior analysis.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands insurance and Medicaid coverage for autism therapy and permits technicians to practice, directly advancing health services and access.95% confidence
Brian Lorenz (R)
in committee · Ohio · Senate Oct 1, 2025

SB 241: Regards specified workers' compensation employer appeals

To amend section 4123.512 of the Revised Code to impose a fine against an employer who appeals specified awards of workers' compensation related to cancer incurred while performing official duties as a firefighter if the employer loses the appeal.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill imposes fines against employers who lose appeals, generating revenue for the state or a state-managed fund, thus impacting fiscal management.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill strengthens workers' compensation benefits for firefighters with work-related cancer, improving their access to and protection of necessary healthcare services.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill strengthens worker protections by imposing fines on employers who appeal and lose workers' compensation awards for firefighters' cancer, thereby expanding worker benefits.95% confidence
Tom Patton (R)
in committee · Ohio · House Oct 1, 2025

HB 443: Prohibit enforcing property tax liens against certain homesteads

To amend sections 323.25, 4503.06, 5721.01, 5721.18, and 5721.31 of the Revised Code to prohibit enforcement of delinquent property tax liens against certain owner-occupied homesteads.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHB 443 provides tax relief to certain owner-occupied homesteads by prohibiting the enforcement of delinquent property tax liens.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingThe bill protects owner-occupied homesteads from delinquent property tax liens, directly safeguarding housing stability and property rights for homeowners.95% confidence
David Thomas (R) Adam Mathews (R) · 11 co-sponsors
passed · Ohio · Senate Sep 30, 2025

SR 196: Honoring the Olentangy High School baseball team on winning the 2025 Division I State Championship.

SR 196 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the Olentangy High School baseball team for winning the 2025 Division I State Championship. It formally recognizes the team's achievement through a resolution adopted by the legislature. This bill does not create new laws, allocate funding, or affect any specific policies; it solely provides symbolic recognition to the team and school. The resolution directly affects the team members, coaches, and school community by formally acknowledging their championship victory.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill honors a high school's athletic achievement, a student program within the K-12 education system, providing symbolic recognition and support.75% confidence
Andrew Brenner (R)
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