To urge the United States Congress to review and evaluate credit reporting agencies and how credit scores and credit ratings create economic inequities.
To enact section 3333.1211 of the Revised Code to create the Higher Education Evidence-Based Innovation Fund and Grant Program and to require the Chancellor of Higher Education to conduct a study on retrenchment processes at state institutions of higher education.
SB 344 would establish new requirements for infection prevention textiles used in Ohio health care facilities by enacting section 3701.95 of the Revised Code. The bill would set standards for textiles designed to prevent infections, such as surgical gowns and drapes, requiring health care facilities to comply with these specifications. Health care facilities, including hospitals and clinics, would be directly affected by these new standards. The specific details of the textile requirements would be defined in the newly enacted section of law.
To amend sections 133.06, 505.431, 3302.036, 3302.042, 3302.16, 3302.17, 3310.03, 3311.29, 3313.951, and 3314.102; to enact new section 3302.10; and to repeal sections 3302.10, 3302.103, 3302.11, 3302.111, and 3302.12 of the Revised Code and to repeal Sections 4, 5, and 6 of H.B. 70 of the 131st General Assembly to dissolve academic distress commissions and to instead require student support teams for certain low-performing school buildings and to authorize a law enforcement agency to provide school resource officer services to a chartered nonpublic school.
SB 333 establishes a Statewide Youth Council within the Governor’s Office, composed of 20 Ohio students aged 14-18 currently enrolled in Ohio schools. The council advises the governor and state legislature on youth-related issues and submits annual policy recommendations by March 1st. Members are appointed by the governor (10 for one year, 10 for two years) from public applications, with vacancies filled by the governor from recent applicants. The council meets monthly, operates without paid staff (though expenses may be reimbursed), and focuses on shaping policies affecting young people in Ohio.
SB 335 would designate Election Day (the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November) as a paid legal holiday for state employees and close state offices on that day. The bill amends Ohio's Revised Code to add Election Day to the list of recognized legal holidays, meaning state government operations would be suspended, and employees would receive paid time off. This change directly affects all state employees, county employees covered under state vacation policies, and public offices required to close on legal holidays. The bill does not alter voting procedures or eligibility but ensures Election Day is treated as a standard paid holiday under existing state holiday rules.
SCR 14 is a non-binding resolution from the Ohio Assembly urging Congress to reject any federal moratorium on state laws regulating artificial intelligence. It states that states, not the federal government, should handle AI regulation based on the Tenth Amendment and local needs. The resolution specifically opposes efforts supported by AI industry groups to block state-level AI rules. This resolution has no legal force and serves only to express Ohio's position to Congress. It does not change any existing laws or regulations.
SB 338 would create a Digital Safety for Children Office within Ohio's Attorney General's office. The office would directly monitor three specific areas affecting children online: potential safety risks, cyberbullying incidents, and how online platforms collect children's personal data. Its key mechanism is systematic monitoring of these issues to inform state actions. The bill establishes this office under the Attorney General's authority to address child safety concerns in digital spaces. (Introduced December 23, 2025)
To enact sections 1345.15, 1345.16, 1345.161, 1345.162, and 1345.17 of the Revised Code to require the disclosure of mandatory fees or surcharges in consumer transactions.
SB 337 requires businesses to clearly disclose any credit card surcharges at the point of sale, directly affecting consumers and businesses during transactions. The bill mandates written notice of these fees before a purchase is completed, ensuring shoppers see the full cost upfront. Violations would be treated as unfair business practices under existing law, allowing the Attorney General and consumers to pursue enforcement. This bill is currently in the introduction stage (2025-12-23) and has not yet advanced in the legislative process.
HCR 13 is a resolution urging Congress to formally designate the Buckeye Trail as a National Scenic Trail. The bill does not create new law but requests federal action to recognize this 1,300-mile hiking trail, which runs through Ohio, as part of the National Scenic Trail System. It directly affects Ohio's trail system and potential federal management, though it has no binding effect on Congress. The key mechanism is a formal recommendation sent to the U.S. Congress, not a policy change enacted by Ohio. This is a procedural request, not a legislative action.
To encourage students in grades one through twelve to read the U.S. Declaration of Independence in the classroom during the 2025-2026 school year in celebration of its 250th anniversary.
