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in committee · Ohio · Senate Mar 19, 2025

SB 143: Prohibit employment application question re: criminal background

To enact section 4113.86 of the Revised Code to prohibit private employers from including on an employment application any question concerning the criminal background of the applicant.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill promotes criminal justice reform by removing employment barriers for individuals with criminal backgrounds, aiding reintegration and reducing recidivism.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves an employment barrier for individuals with criminal records, indirectly supporting financial stability which can improve access to affordable housing & reduce homelessness.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill expands employment opportunities by removing a barrier for applicants with criminal backgrounds, protecting their right to be considered for employment.95% confidence
Bill Blessing (R) Hearcel Craig (D)
passed · Ohio · House Mar 19, 2025

HR 51: Honoring the Jackson High School competition cheerleading team as the 2025 OAC and OHSCCA State Champions.

HR 51 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Ohio House of Representatives to formally honor the Jackson High School competition cheerleading team as the 2025 OAC (Ohio Athletic Conference) and OHSCCA (Ohio High School Cheerleading Association) State Champions. The resolution recognizes the team's championship victory, their coaches (Cortney Butcher and Tiffany Boggs), and the athletes' dedication, discipline, and performance. It does not create new laws or policies; instead, it expresses the House's commendation and directs the Clerk to send the team a certified copy of the resolution. This resolution directly affects the Jackson High School cheerleading team, their school, coaches, and community by providing official recognition of their athletic achievement.
Jason Stephens (R)
in committee · Ohio · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 161: Extend sales, use and local lodging taxes to short-term rentals

To amend sections 351.01, 351.021, 353.06, 5739.01, 5739.08, 5739.09, 5739.091, and 5741.01 of the Revised Code to extend sales and use taxes and local lodging taxes to short-term rentals and to require collection of those taxes by short-term rental platforms.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill extends sales, use, and local lodging taxes to short-term rentals, which expands the tax base and increases potential revenue for state and local budgets.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtending taxes to short-term rentals may indirectly disincentivize their proliferation, potentially increasing the availability of units for long-term housing and improving affordability.65% confidence
Adam Bird (R) Jim Thomas (R) · 2 co-sponsors
passed · Ohio · House Mar 19, 2025

HR 43: Honoring the National Management Association on its One Hundredth Anniversary.

This resolution (HR 43) is a symbolic gesture by the Ohio House of Representatives to honor the National Management Association (NMA) on its 100th anniversary. It does not create any new laws, policies, or financial obligations; it simply expresses the House's appreciation for the NMA's historical contributions to management professionalism and community service. The resolution formally congratulates the NMA and its members, with a copy to be sent to the organization.
Andrea White (R)
in committee · Ohio · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 152: Regulate the provision of earned wage access services

To amend section 1321.21 and to enact sections 1320.01, 1320.02, 1320.03, 1320.04, 1320.05, 1320.06, 1320.07, 1320.08, 1320.09, and 1320.10 of the Revised Code to regulate the provision of earned wage access services.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRegulating earned wage access services would likely establish rules to protect workers' financial interests related to their wages, ensuring fair access.80% confidence
Josh Williams (R) Terrence Upchurch (D) · 3 co-sponsors
passed · Ohio · House Mar 19, 2025

HR 46: Honoring the Upper Arlington High School girls swimming and diving team on earning the 2025 Division I State Championship.

This is a commemorative resolution (HR 46), not a bill with policy provisions. It formally honors the Upper Arlington High School girls swimming and diving team for winning the 2025 Division I State Championship. The resolution recognizes their second consecutive and fourteenth overall state title, praises their coaches (John Sands and Ryan Wilson), and acknowledges the life skills gained through athletic participation. The only action taken is directing the House Clerk to send a certified copy of the resolution to the team.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill honors a high school's athletic achievement and its coaches, implicitly supporting student programs and recognizing educators within K-12 education.75% confidence
Allison Russo (D)
in committee · Ohio · Senate Mar 19, 2025

SB 140: Regards freestanding birthing centers

SB 140 defines "freestanding birthing center" as a facility providing low-risk pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum care without hospital licensing. It requires all such centers to have a written plan for transferring patients to a hospital during complications. Accredited centers (by the Commission for Accreditation of Birth Centers) are exempt from needing a formal hospital transfer agreement, while non-accredited centers must establish one with a local hospital. The bill, introduced in 2025, would affect birthing centers and their patients by setting specific operational standards for emergency transfers.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareSB 140 defines and regulates freestanding birthing centers, requiring patient transfer plans for complications, which strengthens safety and standards within healthcare services.85% confidence
Michele Reynolds (R) Catherine Ingram (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · Senate Mar 19, 2025

SB 134: Abolish death penalty; regards funding of lethal injection drugs

To amend sections 9.04, 9.07, 120.03, 120.041, 120.06, 120.14, 120.16, 120.18, 120.24, 120.26, 120.28, 120.33, 120.34, 149.43, 149.436, 149.45, 1901.183, 2152.13, 2152.67, 2301.20, 2307.60, 2317.02, 2701.07, 2743.51, 2901.02, 2909.24, 2929.02, 2929.13, 2929.14, 2929.61, 2930.19, 2937.222, 2941.021, 2941.14, 2941.148, 2941.401, 2941.43, 2941.51, 2945.06, 2945.10, 2945.13, 2945.21, 2945.25, 2945.33, 2945.38, 2949.02, 2949.03, 2953.02, 2953.07, 2953.08, 2953.09, 2953.10, 2953.21, 2953.23, 2953.71, 2953.72, 2953.73, 2953.81, 2967.05, 2967.12, 2967.13, 2967.193, 2967.194, 2971.03, 2971.07, 3901.87, 5101.56, 5120.113, 5120.53, 5120.61, 5139.04, and 5919.16 and to repeal sections 109.97, 120.35, 2725.19, 2929.021, 2929.022, 2929.023, 2929.024, 2929.025, 2929.03, 2929.04, 2929.05, 2929.06, 2945.20, 2947.08, 2949.21, 2949.22, 2949.221, 2949.222, 2949.24, 2949.25, 2949.26, 2949.27, 2949.28, 2949.29, 2949.31, and 2967.08 of the Revised Code to abolish the death penalty, to modify the number of jurors that may be challenged in cases where a defendant may be sentenced to life imprisonment, and to prohibit public funding for the use of lethal injection drugs in nontherapeutic abortions, assisting suicide, and executing a death sentence.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill's primary objective is to abolish the death penalty, which is a major criminal justice reform initiative that reduces the severity of punishment.95% confidence
Steve Huffman (R) Nickie Antonio (D) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 177: Allow motion for new trial, other relief based on new evidence

To amend sections 181.25, 2929.06, 2945.79, 2945.80, 2945.81, 2953.21, and 2953.23 and to enact section 2945.811 of the Revised Code to allow a person to file a motion for a new trial or a petition for postconviction relief if the person produces new evidence that would establish a strong probability of a different result at trial.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill expands postconviction relief options based on new evidence, strengthening defendant rights and promoting fairness within the criminal justice system.95% confidence
Josh Williams (R) Desireè Tims (D)
passed · Ohio · House Mar 19, 2025

HR 50: Honoring the Rock Hill High School cheer team as a 2025 OASSA State Cheer Champion.

This resolution honors Rock Hill High School's cheer team for winning the 2025 OASSA State Cheer Championship. It specifically recognizes the team members (including Trinity Matney, Miranda Howard, and others) and their coach, Terri Stamper, for their sportsmanship and achievements. Adopted by the Ohio House of Representatives on March 19, 2025, the resolution serves as a ceremonial tribute with no legal effect or policy changes.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe resolution positively recognizes a high school cheer team and coach for their achievement, supporting student programs and educators within the K-12 education system.65% confidence
Jason Stephens (R)
in committee · Ohio · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 155: Prohibit diversity, equity, and inclusion in public schools

To amend sections 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24 and to enact section 3313.475 of the Revised Code to prohibit diversity, equity, and inclusion in public schools.
Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill explicitly prohibits diversity, equity, and inclusion policies in public schools, restricting educational content and policy.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill prohibits DEI in public schools. While not explicitly targeting immigrants, DEI initiatives often support diverse student populations, including immigrants. Prohibiting DEI could indirectly weaken support for immigrant integration and inclusi...65% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentProhibiting DEI in public schools limits employment standards and may weaken protections related to equitable and inclusive workplace environments for school employees.75% confidence
Josh Williams (R) Beth Lear (R) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 167: Authorize tax credits for certain child care expenditures

To amend sections 5725.98, 5726.98, 5729.98, 5747.98, and 5751.98 and to enact sections 5725.39, 5726.62, 5727.242, 5727.301, 5729.22, 5736.51, 5747.87, and 5751.56 of the Revised Code to authorize nonrefundable tax credits for certain employer-provided child care expenditures.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill authorizes nonrefundable tax credits, which would reduce state tax revenue and consequently limit the state budget.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill authorizes tax credits for child care expenditures, a subject categorized under 'Health and Human Services.' This indirectly supports family well-being, which can positively impact health outcomes.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill authorizes tax credits for employer-provided child care, incentivizing expanded worker benefits and supporting working parents, advancing labor & employment standards.80% confidence
Andrea White (R)
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