HB 656 would create a new criminal offense for negligently assaulting a peace officer in Ohio. It directly affects individuals who unintentionally cause harm to officers through careless actions, such as accidentally hitting an officer while driving recklessly. The bill amends existing Ohio law (sections 2903.14 and 2927.15) to add this specific offense, distinguishing it from intentional assault. This change would establish a clear legal category for careless harm to officers, separate from other assault charges.
HB 653 would limit how much late fees can be added to civil parking tickets in Ohio. It directly affects drivers who receive parking citations and fail to pay them on time. The bill’s key provision amends state law to establish a specific maximum dollar amount or percentage for these late fees. This change would prevent excessive charges for overdue parking violations, creating a clearer and more predictable financial outcome for affected individuals.
HB 655 would create a new criminal offense in Ohio law for "neglect of parental duties" under section 2919.24 of the Revised Code. It would make it a crime for a parent or guardian to willfully fail to provide basic care, supervision, or necessities for a child under their responsibility. This bill directly affects parents or legal guardians who do not meet fundamental care obligations for their minor children. The key provision establishes specific legal consequences for this failure, moving it from a potential civil or child welfare issue into a criminal matter. The bill is currently in committee review after its introduction in January 2026.
The context provided does not include details about the specific changes proposed in HB 660 or the provisions of section 5919.34 of the Revised Code. Without information on what the amendment to the Ohio National Guard Scholarship Program would actually alter (such as eligibility criteria, funding, or application processes), a summary of its concrete policy changes cannot be generated. The bill's title and abstract indicate it relates to amending the scholarship program, but the specific mechanisms or who it directly affects are not described in the provided text. A complete summary requires details about the proposed amendments, which are not included here.
To amend sections 2305.111 and 2315.18 of the Revised Code regarding childhood sexual abuse and student sexual abuse and to amend the version of section 2305.111 that is scheduled to take effect on October 12, 2028, to continue the change on and after that date.
To amend sections 4901.02 and 4901.021 and to enact section 4901.022 of the Revised Code to make various changes to the Public Utilities Commission nominating council and nomination process.
To enact section 5534.619 of the Revised Code to designate the bridge spanning the Scioto River on State Route 207 as the "Sgt. Andrew Lansing Memorial Bridge."
To create the Artificial Intelligence Study Commission to study and make recommendations regarding the use of artificial intelligence in state and local government.
HB 662 increases penalties for disrupting religious gatherings at tax-exempt places of worship or virtual religious meetings. It raises the offense from a fourth-degree misdemeanor to a first-degree misdemeanor (felony) when someone intentionally disturbs a physical religious service at a tax-exempt location or disrupts a virtual religious gathering using electronic means like video conferencing. The bill specifically targets acts that obstruct meetings, make disruptive gestures, or utter words that outrage the group, but only in these defined religious contexts. This change directly affects individuals who interfere with religious assemblies, both in person and online, by imposing stricter legal consequences.
To amend sections 1331.01, 1331.04, and 1331.16 and to enact sections 1331.05 and 1331.50 of the Revised Code to regulate the use of pricing algorithms.
HB 666 establishes the Ohio Tech Institute to strengthen Ohio's innovation ecosystem by connecting institutions and businesses with federal technology resources. The institute will create a centralized statewide database and service platform for Ohio colleges, universities, businesses, nonprofits, and government entities to access federal tech-transfer opportunities. It will facilitate partnerships between participants for technology commercialization and provide coaching for applying to federal funding programs like small business innovation grants. This bill directly affects Ohio's education and business sectors by streamlining access to federal research funding and collaboration opportunities.
To enact sections 3373.01, 3373.02, and 3373.03 of the Revised Code to prohibit a middle or high school athlete from earning compensation from the athlete's name, image, or likeness.
