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in committee · Ohio · House Sep 15, 2025

HB 371: Make elected officials mandatory child abuse, neglect reporters

HB 371 amends Ohio law to require elected officials - including mayors, city council members, county commissioners, and state legislators - to report suspected child abuse or neglect, just like teachers and healthcare workers. This change directly affects all current and future elected officials in Ohio who may encounter situations involving child welfare. The bill updates existing mandatory reporter provisions to include these public officeholders, requiring them to immediately notify child protective services upon reasonable suspicion of abuse or neglect. This policy change expands the group of individuals legally obligated to report such concerns under Ohio Revised Code Section 2151.421.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeHB 371 expands mandatory reporting for child abuse/neglect, which increases the potential for law enforcement and courts to intervene in these criminal matters, thus strengthening the system's ability to protect victims.65% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareHB 371 strengthens mandatory reporting for child abuse/neglect, a public health measure that contributes to child health outcomes and supports public health programs.75% confidence

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in committee · Ohio · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 567: Modify laws governing the Board of Nursing, nursing professionals

To amend sections 109.71, 3129.01, 3313.5310, 3333.28, 3701.69, 3701.92, 3701.921, 3705.01, 3705.30, 3707.58, 3721.011, 3728.01, 4503.44, 4723.01, 4723.063, 4723.18, 4723.181, 4723.28, 4723.34, 4723.35, 4723.36, 4723.43, 4723.431, 4723.47, 4723.481, 4723.482, 4723.483, 4723.493, 4723.52, 4723.66, 4723.67, 4723.69, 4731.297, and 5122.10 and to repeal sections 3701.923, 3701.924, 3701.925, 3701.926, 3701.927, and 3701.929 of the Revised Code and to repeal Section 105.40 of H.B. 33 of the 135th General Assembly to modify the laws governing a Board of Nursing advisory body for advanced practice registered nurses and to make various corrections in other laws pertaining to the Board and the professionals it regulates.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill directly modifies laws governing the Board of Nursing and nursing professionals, a core component of medical professionals within the healthcare system. Such modifications generally aim to maintain or improve professional standards and re...75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill modifies laws governing nursing professionals and their occupational licensing, directly impacting employment standards within that profession.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Professional Licensing

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passed · Ohio · Senate Apr 30, 2025

SB 7: Regards student instruction on harmful effects of substance use

To amend sections 3313.60 and 3313.6024 and to enact sections 3301.0722, 3301.165, 3313.6031, 3314.0311, 3326.092, and 3328.60 of the Revised Code regarding instruction for public and chartered nonpublic school students in the harmful effects of substance use.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates or expands instruction on harmful effects of substance use for students, directly enhancing curriculum and student programs in K-12 education.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates instruction on harmful effects of substance use for students, a preventative public health measure to improve long-term health outcomes.75% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Substance Abuse

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signed · Ohio · Senate Jul 7, 2026

SB 276: Ratify the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists

SB 276 ratifies the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists, enabling Ohio to join a multi-state agreement. This allows school psychologists licensed in Ohio to practice in other participating states without obtaining additional licenses. The key provision removes licensing barriers for these professionals, directly affecting school psychologists seeking to work across state lines within the compact. The bill implements this by enacting specific provisions in Ohio's Revised Code.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationSB 276 supports education by removing licensing barriers for school psychologists, facilitating their ability to practice and provide essential services within schools across states.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareSB 276 removes licensing barriers for school psychologists, who provide mental health services, potentially improving access to these professionals within the healthcare sector.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentSB 276 removes licensing barriers for school psychologists, expanding their employment opportunities and professional mobility across state lines.80% confidence

passed · Ohio · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 134: Authorize home kitchen registration for sale of certain foods

HB 134 creates a registration program allowing home kitchens to legally sell certain homemade foods, like baked goods or jams, directly to customers. It updates state rules to establish a microenterprise home kitchen registration system, replacing the need for a full commercial kitchen license. Home cooks must register under this new program to sell qualifying foods, which are limited to low-risk items meeting specific safety standards. The law directly affects small-scale home food producers seeking to sell their goods without operating a commercial kitchen.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareHB 134 establishes safety standards for home-produced foods, which directly supports public health by minimizing risks of foodborne illness.80% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingHB 134 expands property rights by allowing commercial use of home kitchens, creating new economic opportunities within residential properties.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentHB 134 creates a legal framework for home-based food sales, enabling small-scale home food producers to operate businesses and generate income, thus expanding employment opportunities.80% confidence

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passed · Ohio · Senate Jun 11, 2025

SB 60: Establish veterinarian telehealth visit requirements, procedures

To amend section 4741.04 and to enact section 4741.041 of the Revised Code to establish requirements and procedures for veterinarian telehealth visits.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes requirements for veterinarian telehealth visits, regulating and improving a type of health service provided by medical professionals (veterinarians).85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill establishes requirements for veterinarian telehealth visits, formalizing and integrating technology into veterinary services, thus advancing its application.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Telehealth

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in committee · Ohio · House Jun 9, 2026

HB 7: Make certain caregivers eligible for publicly funded child care

To amend section 5104.30 and to enact section 5104.302 of the Revised Code to make foster caregivers and kinship caregivers eligible for publicly funded child care.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill expands eligibility for publicly funded child care, which implies increased government spending and appropriations for a public service.80% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands access to publicly funded child care, indirectly supporting early childhood development and educational readiness for foster/kinship children, thus enhancing educational access.65% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill makes foster/kinship caregivers eligible for publicly funded child care, a human service supporting family stability and well-being, linked to 'Health and Human Services' subject.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill makes caregivers eligible for publicly funded child care, which removes a barrier to workforce participation, indirectly supporting employment for these individuals.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Jan 29, 2025

SB 25: Prohibit sun lamp tanning services to individuals under age 16

To amend sections 4713.50, 4713.51, and 4713.64 of the Revised Code to prohibit the provision of sun lamp tanning services to individuals under age 16.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill aims to protect public health by prohibiting sun lamp tanning for minors, a preventative measure against known health risks, thus advancing health protection.90% confidence

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signed · Ohio · House Dec 19, 2025

HB 440: Regards the Board of Nursing and criminal records check results

To amend sections 4723.091, 4723.092, and 4723.28 of the Revised Code to revise the law governing the Board of Nursing and criminal records check results and to declare an emergency.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill revises laws governing the Board of Nursing and criminal record checks, which impacts the regulation and quality of medical professionals, thereby supporting the integrity and safety of healthcare services.88% confidence

in committee · Ohio · House Oct 1, 2025

HB 461: Require jails, prisons provide teletypewriters to certain inmates

To enact sections 341.193, 753.022, and 5120.052 of the Revised Code to require municipal and county correctional facilities and state correctional institutions to provide inmates who are deaf, hard of hearing, or severely speech impaired with access to teletypewriters.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeHB 461 requires correctional facilities to provide teletypewriters to deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired inmates, protecting civil rights within the criminal justice system.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill HB 461 requires providing teletypewriters for inmates with hearing/speech impairments, improving communication access for individuals with disabilities, which supports health services.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyHB 461 mandates the provision of teletypewriters, a communication technology, to inmates with disabilities, thereby promoting access and communication equity.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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