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vetoed · Ohio · House Jun 25, 2026

HB 472: Waive ID, birth certificate fees for homeless individuals

To amend sections 3109.14, 3705.24, 3705.242, 4507.50, and 4507.52 and to enact section 3705.243 of the Revised Code to waive fees for an identification card or a copy of a birth certificate for individuals experiencing homelessness.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill HB 472 waives fees for IDs/birth certificates for homeless individuals, which are often required to access health services and insurance, thereby improving patient access.80% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingHB 472 directly addresses homelessness by waiving fees for IDs and birth certificates for homeless individuals, which aligns with supporting the 'Housing' topic by removing barriers for a vulnerable population.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationWaiving fees for IDs/birth certificates for homeless individuals removes a barrier for immigrants within that group to obtain essential documents, indirectly supporting integration.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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in committee · Ohio · House Nov 19, 2025

HB 587: Regards sales of kratom products

To amend sections 3715.01, 3715.99, 3717.01, and 3717.99 and to enact sections 3715.026 and 3717.34 of the Revised Code regarding sales of kratom products.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeThe bill regards sales of kratom products and lists 'Crime and Punishment' and 'Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement' as subjects. Regulating sales often involves creating new offenses for non-compliance, thus expanding criminalization.65% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareHB 587 regulates the sales of kratom products, a direct measure concerning public health and consumer safety, aligning with policies that protect or advance health services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy

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signed · Ohio · House Jul 7, 2026

HB 20: Prohibit harassing or impeding an emergency service responder

To amend section 2903.22 and to enact section 2927.31 of the Revised Code to prohibit a person from knowingly harassing or impeding an emergency service responder who is engaged in the lawful performance of a legal duty and to clarify that heightened penalties apply for menacing a probation officer.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeThe bill expands criminalization by prohibiting new actions and clarifies heightened penalties for menacing a probation officer, aligning with 'expands criminalization' indicators.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill protects emergency service responders, who include medical professionals providing critical health services. Ensuring their safety and unimpeded operation indirectly supports the delivery of emergency healthcare and patient access.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill protects emergency service responders and probation officers from harassment/impediment while on duty, directly enhancing their workplace safety and ability to perform their jobs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

in committee · Ohio · House Mar 26, 2025

HB 198: Regulate manufacture, sale of inhalable, ingestible hemp products

To amend sections 928.01, 928.06, and 3719.01 and to enact sections 930.01, 930.02, 930.03, 930.04, 930.05, 930.06, 930.07, 930.08, 930.09, 930.10, 930.11, 930.12, 930.13, 930.14, 930.15, 930.16, 930.17, and 930.99 of the Revised Code to regulate the manufacture, distribution, and sale of inhalable and ingestible hemp products.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRegulating ingestible/inhalable hemp products impacts public health and consumer safety by establishing standards for manufacture, distribution, and sale.75% confidence

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Mar 19, 2025

SB 141: Authorize tax levies supporting pre-kindergarten programs

To amend section 5705.19 and to enact section 307.852 of the Revised Code to authorize counties and other political subdivisions to place on the ballot tax levies supporting pre-kindergarten programs and to establish conditions on a county's use of moneys derived from the levied tax.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesSB 141 authorizes local tax levies to fund pre-kindergarten programs, directly impacting taxation and government spending for public services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill authorizes tax levies to fund pre-kindergarten programs, directly expanding educational access and enhancing early childhood education.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill authorizes tax levies for pre-kindergarten programs, listed under Health and Human Services, which supports early childhood development and public health.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood K-12 Education

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 12, 2025

SB 67: Regards support payments under the Ohio Works First program

To amend sections 5107.05, 5107.10, and 5107.20 of the Revised Code regarding the pass-through of support payments under the Ohio Works First program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill amends the pass-through of support payments under Ohio Works First, likely increasing financial support for beneficiaries of this essential public assistance program.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill amends sections regarding 'support payments' under the Ohio Works First program, with 'Medicaid' and 'Health and Human Services' listed as subjects. Changes to public assistance payments can directly impact beneficiaries' financial stabil...75% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAdjusts support payments under the Ohio Works First program, a public assistance program vital for low-income families to afford basic needs, including housing.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes

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signed · Ohio · House Jun 18, 2026

HB 359: Regards emergency Joshua Alert system for certain missing kids

To amend section 5502.522 of the Revised Code to clarify the statewide emergency alert system in cases of missing autistic or developmentally disabled children and to name the alert the Joshua Alert.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill clarifies an emergency alert system, enhancing law enforcement's ability to locate missing vulnerable children, thereby strengthening public safety and crime response.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes an alert system for missing autistic or developmentally disabled children, protecting a vulnerable population related to mental health and disabilities.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill clarifies and names a statewide emergency alert system, which inherently relies on and supports the use of technology for public safety communication.75% confidence

passed · Ohio · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 593: Regards paid family leave insurance

To amend section 3902.02 and to enact sections 3966.01, 3966.02, 3966.03, 3966.04, 3966.05, 3966.06, 3966.07, 3966.08, 3966.09, 3966.10, and 3966.11 of the Revised Code regarding paid family leave insurance.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareHB 593 establishes paid family leave insurance, providing financial support for individuals taking leave due to personal or family health conditions, thus indirectly supporting health management and reducing financial stress.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentHB 593 regards paid family leave insurance, which expands worker benefits and strengthens employment standards under Labor & Employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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in committee · Ohio · House Jun 4, 2025

HCR 16: Reaffirm commitment to Taiwan; regards Taiwan status

Reaffirming Ohio's commitment to strengthening and deepening its sister-state relationship with Taiwan, urging all Ohio businesses to refer to Taiwan, the Republic of China, as Taiwan, opposing the People's Republic of China's misuse of United Nations Resolution 2758, and continuing its support for Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations that impact the health, safety, and well-being of the people of Taiwan and support Taiwan's aspirations to make more contributions in international societies.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill supports Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations impacting the health, safety, and well-being of its people, advancing international health cooperation.75% confidence

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Apr 2, 2025

SB 161: Require ODJFS to seek permission-exclude certain items from SNAP

To enact section 5101.548 of the Revised Code to require the Director of Job and Family Services to seek permission to exclude certain items from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill requires administrative action to exclude items from SNAP, implying a focus on fiscal management of government spending within the program.75% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill seeks to exclude items from SNAP, potentially restricting access to nutrition for beneficiaries and weakening a public health program.75% confidence

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