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All 11,589 Active 170 In committee 12 Passed 6,361 Signed 424 Failed 6
signed · Ohio · House Mar 20, 2026

HB 29: Regards inmates' access to feminine hygiene products and showers

To enact sections 341.261, 753.321, and 5120.631 of the Revised Code regarding inmates' access to feminine hygiene products and showers by municipal and county correctional facilities and state correctional institutions.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill improves inmate welfare by ensuring access to feminine hygiene products and showers in correctional facilities, aligning with criminal justice reform and protecting civil rights.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill improves inmate access to essential feminine hygiene products and showers, directly enhancing health services and protecting health within correctional facilities.85% confidence
Latyna Humphrey (D) Marilyn John (R) · 29 co-sponsors
signed · Ohio · House Mar 2, 2026

HB 38: Designate Dr. Steven Takacs Veteran Memorial Highway

To enact section 5534.924 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 87 in Geauga County as the "Dr. Steven Takacs Veteran Memorial Highway."
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill designates a portion of State Route 87, a direct policy action on transportation infrastructure (roads/highways). It doesn't restrict or weaken the topic.80% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill designates a highway as a 'Veteran Memorial Highway,' directly recognizing and honoring a veteran's service at the state level.95% confidence
Sarah Fowler Arthur (R)
signed · Ohio · House Mar 2, 2026

HB 23: Create the escaped convict alert program

The bill title "Create the escaped convict alert program" is incorrect based on the provided text. This bill (HB 23) actually establishes a framework for appointing security officers at financial institutions and other entities, not an escaped convict alert system. It allows banks, credit unions, railroads, and hospitals to designate personnel as police officers for their premises, subject to Ohio peace officer training requirements and certification. These appointed officers must be Ohio residents of good character, complete approved training within six months, and serve three-year terms. The bill specifically defines "prior parent company" for banks and includes provisions for railroad companies and hospitals meeting certain criteria.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes state training and certification requirements for private entity security officers designated as police, strengthening law enforcement standards.80% confidence
Josh Williams (R) Bill Roemer (R) · 14 co-sponsors
signed · Ohio · House Mar 2, 2026

HB 27: Designate Specialist Jacob A. Ashton Memorial Bridge

To enact section 5534.90 of the Revised Code to designate the bridge spanning the Grand River in Lake County as the "Specialist Jacob A. Ashton Memorial Bridge."
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill designates a bridge, a key piece of transportation infrastructure, with a memorial name. This is a legislative act directly affecting the topic and recognizing the infrastructure.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDesignates a memorial bridge for a military specialist, providing state-level recognition for veterans.90% confidence
Dan Troy (D) Jamie Callender (R)
signed · Ohio · House Mar 2, 2026

HB 56: Designate CPL David James Amheiser Memorial Highway

To enact section 5534.013 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 421 in Medina County as the "CPL David James Amheiser Memorial Highway."
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill designates a state highway, directly impacting the formal identification and management of transportation infrastructure.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill designates a memorial highway after a CPL, directly recognizing military service, aligning with the 'recognition' aspect of veterans' policies.95% confidence
Sharon Ray (R)
signed · Ohio · Senate Mar 2, 2026

SB 155: Revise the real estate wholesaler law

SB 155 amends Ohio's real estate licensing laws to strengthen disciplinary actions against brokers and salespersons who commit specific violations. It directly affects licensed real estate professionals by adding civil rights violations (such as discriminatory practices in property transactions) as grounds for license discipline, including mandatory suspension for repeat offenses. Key mechanisms include expanding the list of violations to explicitly include court-confirmed breaches of civil rights laws relevant to real estate, and requiring minimum 2-month suspensions for second violations of discrimination. The bill also clarifies that license holders must comply with all provisions of the licensing chapter, with penalties ranging from suspension to revocation for willful violations.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingThe bill strengthens disciplinary actions against real estate professionals for discriminatory practices in property transactions, directly preventing housing discrimination.95% confidence
Catherine Ingram (D) Andrew Brenner (R)
signed · Ohio · Senate Feb 20, 2026

SB 295: Regards the timeline for restoring competency in criminal cases

This bill (SB 295) amends specific sections of Ohio's Revised Code (2945.38, 2945.39, and 2945.401) related to the process for restoring a defendant's competency in criminal cases. The official abstract states it modifies the timeline for this restoration but does not specify the exact changes to the timeline in the provided context. Without details on whether the bill shortens, extends, or alters the current process, a substantive summary of its provisions cannot be created from the given information. The abstract alone does not describe the key mechanisms or who is directly affected beyond referencing criminal cases involving competency restoration.
Tom Patton (R) Nathan Manning (R)
signed · Ohio · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 171: Designate CPT Louis John Speidel Memorial Highway

To enact section 5534.673 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 28 in Clermont County as the "CPT Louis John Speidel Memorial Highway."
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill directly enacts a policy affecting a State Route by designating it as a memorial highway, which falls under 'Policies affecting roads, highways' within the Transportation topic.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill designates a memorial highway in honor of CPT Louis John Speidel, directly recognizing a veteran's service.95% confidence
Jean Schmidt (R)
signed · Ohio · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 44: Regards law enforcement training and competitive examinations

To amend sections 124.11 and 124.30 and to enact section 737.061 of the Revised Code regarding training schools for prospective law enforcement officers and filling a vacant police department position without a competitive examination.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill addresses law enforcement training schools for prospective officers, which strengthens the preparedness and quality of personnel within the criminal justice system.80% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill amends employment standards by allowing vacant police positions to be filled without competitive examination, potentially weakening merit-based hiring processes.75% confidence
Joe Miller (D) Kevin Miller (R)
signed · Ohio · House Jan 19, 2026

HB 57: Regards school policies on administering overdose reversal drugs

HB 57 requires Ohio schools to establish written policies allowing trained staff to administer overdose reversal drugs (like naloxone) during opioid overdose emergencies. It directly affects school staff, administrators, and students by creating clear protocols for emergency response. Key provisions include mandating staff training on drug administration, specifying when and how the drugs may be used, and requiring documentation of each administration. The bill aims to enable swift, life-saving interventions in school settings without requiring individual prescriptions for each incident. These changes apply to all public and private schools operating within Ohio.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationHB 57 strengthens K-12 schools by mandating policies and staff training for emergency overdose response, protecting students and staff within the educational environment.88% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareHB 57 mandates policies for administering life-saving overdose reversal drugs, directly improving access to emergency health services and public health response within schools.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentHB 57 improves workplace safety for school staff by mandating training and clear protocols for administering overdose reversal drugs, enhancing emergency response capabilities.80% confidence
Josh Williams (R) Dontavius Jarrells (D) · 16 co-sponsors
signed · Ohio · House Jan 19, 2026

HB 144: Enact Keith’s Law regarding the communication disability database

HB 144 expands Ohio's communication disability database to include all individuals with disabilities, not just those with specific communication needs. It requires county 9-1-1 systems to access this database during emergency calls, ensuring first responders can quickly identify communication support needs. The law, named "Keith's Law," directly affects people with disabilities during emergencies and 9-1-1 dispatchers who will use the database to provide appropriate assistance.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill improves law enforcement's ability to assist individuals with disabilities during emergencies, enhancing appropriate responses and protecting civil rights.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareHB 144 improves emergency health services for people with disabilities by enabling 9-1-1 to identify communication needs, enhancing patient access to appropriate care.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyHB 144 requires 9-1-1 systems to access a communication disability database, strengthening the application of technology for emergency services and digital equity.80% confidence
Gary Click (R) Brian Lorenz (R) · 6 co-sponsors
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