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in committee · Ohio · House May 20, 2026

HB 873: Regards health and safety requirements for stuffed toys

This bill updates Ohio laws to establish specific health and safety rules for the sale and manufacture of stuffed toys and bedding. It requires businesses to register with the state, mandates that all such items be properly labeled, and demands that secondhand products be sanitized before being sold. The legislation also defines key terms like "stuffed toy" and "secondhand" to clarify what items are covered and excludes certain materials used in recycling. Additionally, it provides a process for manufacturers to request exceptions from these rules if strict compliance is not necessary for public safety.
David Thomas (R) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · House May 20, 2026

HB 878: Impose increased penalties for repeat dredged material violations

To amend section 6111.09 of the Revised Code to impose increased civil penalties for repeat violations of certain rules pertaining to using, placing, or managing dredged material.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill increases penalties for dredged material violations, strengthening environmental regulations and pollution control.90% confidence
Chris Glassburn (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · House May 20, 2026

HB 943: Prohibit sale of diet pills, certain supplements to minors.

To amend section 3715.99 and to enact sections 3715.811, 3715.812, and 3715.813 of the Revised Code to prohibit the sale of over-the-counter diet pills and dietary supplements for weight loss or muscle building to minors.
Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts access to over-the-counter diet pills and supplements for minors, limiting patient access to specific health services.90% confidence
Rachel Baker (D) Jodi Salvo (R)
in committee · Ohio · House May 20, 2026

HB 927: Expand the offenses of importuning and obstructing justice

This bill expands the legal definition of importuning and obstructing justice to address specific scenarios involving the solicitation of sexual activity. It directly affects individuals who attempt to engage in sexual conduct with minors, particularly by lowering the age threshold for certain offenses and adding protections against solicitation via telecommunications devices. Key provisions make it a crime to solicit anyone under sixteen, regardless of the offender's knowledge of the victim's age, and specifically criminalize attempts to meet with minors through phone or internet communications. Additionally, the bill increases penalties for repeat offenders and those with prior convictions, while also clarifying rules regarding law enforcement officers who may be posing as minors. The legislation also strengthens laws against obstructing justice by explicitly including actions that prevent someone from reporting a crime or assisting in its investigation.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill expands criminal definitions to protect minors from sexual solicitation, strengthening law enforcement tools and public safety.95% confidence
Josh Williams (R)
in committee · Ohio · House May 20, 2026

HB 875: Prohibit for-profit operators of community schools

To amend sections 3314.01, 3314.02, and 3314.032 and to enact section 3314.0111 of the Revised Code to prohibit for-profit operators of community schools.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProhibiting for-profit operators protects public education from commercial exploitation, ensuring schools remain focused on student welfare rather than profit.85% confidence
Veronica Sims (D) Sean Brennan (D)
in committee · Ohio · House May 20, 2026

HB 948: Regards electric bicycle operation, education, and traffic safety

HB 948 updates Ohio laws to improve electric bicycle safety by requiring driver's license exams to include knowledge of how to operate vehicles near electric bicycles. The bill also allows individuals who complete an approved motorcycle safety course within the last 60 days to skip the practical riding test for their endorsement. Additionally, it clarifies that a motorcycle endorsement permits the owner to operate a motor-driven cycle or motor scooter. These changes aim to standardize testing procedures and promote education for riders and drivers alike.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances electric bicycle safety and clarifies vehicle operation rules, strengthening transportation safety standards.90% confidence
Andrea White (R) Kevin Miller (R)
passed · Ohio · Senate May 20, 2026

SR 365: Honoring the Wooster Christian School boys basketball team as the 2026 NCSAA Division 5C champion.

This bill is a Senate resolution that formally honors the Wooster Christian School boys basketball team as the 2026 NCSAA Division 5C champions. It commends the players and their coach, Nick Hinkle, for their athletic achievements and sportsmanship, and directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to the team. The measure serves as a tribute rather than a change to laws or policies.
Al Landis (R)
passed · Ohio · House May 20, 2026

HR 441: Honoring Aaliyah Flowers as a 2026 SkillsUSA Ohio Champion.

This bill formally recognizes Aaliyah Flowers as the 2026 SkillsUSA Ohio Champion for winning first place in the braiding and hair design event. The legislation does not create new laws or change policies but serves as a tribute to her achievement at the Whitmer Career and Technology Center. It directs the Clerk of the House to send an official copy of the resolution to Aaliyah Flowers.
Michele Grim (D)
in committee · Ohio · House May 20, 2026

HB 921: Require additional Ohio employers to use E-verify

To amend sections 4151.01, 4151.02, 4151.03, 4151.04, 4151.05, 4151.06, and 4151.07 of the Revised Code to require additional Ohio employers to use E-verify and to prohibit certain employment practices.
Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill mandates E-verify for employers, increasing state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement and restricting immigrant employment access.90% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill mandates E-verify for employers, restricting hiring practices and potentially limiting worker access to employment.85% confidence
Josh Williams (R) D.J. Swearingen (R)
in committee · Ohio · House May 20, 2026

HB 932: Prohibit fraudulent use of state funds

HB 932 creates a new state law to criminalize the use of false or misleading information to obtain state funding or grants. This provision directly affects individuals and businesses attempting to secure financial assistance from state programs by making such deception a felony offense. The bill mandates a minimum five-year prison sentence and five years of post-release control for those who defraud the state of fifty thousand dollars or more. Additionally, any business owned or controlled by a convicted offender is permanently barred from receiving future state funding.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill strengthens fiscal management by criminalizing fraud to secure state funds, protecting public resources and promoting accountability.85% confidence ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill imposes mandatory minimum five-year sentences for fraud, expanding criminalization and increasing punitive measures.85% confidence
Josh Williams (R)
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