Labor & Employment

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 | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Labor & Employment

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 | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Labor & Employment

passed · Ohio · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 176: Establish a universal regulatory sandbox program

To enact sections 1357.01, 1357.02, 1357.03, 1357.04, 1357.05, 1357.06, 1357.07, 1357.08, 1357.09, 1357.10, 1357.11, and 1357.12 of the Revised Code to create a regulatory relief division within the common sense initiative office and to establish a universal regulatory sandbox program.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentThe bill establishes a 'universal regulatory sandbox program' and a 'regulatory relief division'. Such programs typically aim to ease regulatory burdens for businesses, which, if applied to labor and employment regulations, would likely weaken wor...60% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill establishes a universal regulatory sandbox program, which facilitates innovation and reduces regulatory barriers for new products and services, often in technology sectors.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Labor & Employment

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vetoed · Ohio · Senate Dec 3, 2025

SB 50: Regards age and schooling certificates, minor work hours

SB 50 amends Ohio law to update requirements for minors under sixteen working. It changes the rules for age verification, schooling certificates, and maximum work hours for young workers. The bill directly affects employers hiring minors and the minors themselves, requiring updated documentation and limiting work time. These changes aim to clarify and strengthen protections for young workers while ensuring compliance with educational obligations.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill updates minor work rules, including schooling certificates and work hour limits, explicitly aiming to ensure compliance with educational obligations for young workers.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentSB 50 aims to 'clarify and strengthen protections for young workers' and 'limit work time' for minors, directly advancing worker protections within Labor & Employment.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Labor & Employment

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