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signed · Ohio · House Sep 7, 2026

HB 311: Designate EMS week in Ohio

HB 311 designates the third full week of May each year as "EMS Week in Ohio" under Ohio law. This bill directly affects Ohio residents and emergency medical services (EMS) personnel by establishing a recognized period for public acknowledgment of their work. The key provision is the statutory designation of the specific week, creating no new policies or funding but formally honoring EMS contributions. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no direct impact on healthcare operations or regulations.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentHB 311 formally honoring EMS personnel elevates public recognition of their labor, indirectly supporting this employment sector.65% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports 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 Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

passed · Ohio · House Jun 11, 2026

HB 284: Require US-produced iron, steel be used on state-funded projects

To amend sections 153.011, 153.99, 3333.071, and 5525.21 of the Revised Code to require iron or steel that is produced in the United States be used on projects supported by state funds.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesHB 284 mandates the use of US-produced materials for state-funded projects, thereby restricting government spending flexibility and fiscal management options.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentHB 284 requires US-produced materials for state projects, which is likely to increase demand for domestic manufacturing, supporting US employment and job creation.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationHB 284 requires US-produced iron/steel for state-funded projects. This impacts transportation infrastructure construction, potentially strengthening its domestic supply chain.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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passed · Ohio · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 523: Enact the Future Educators Support Act

To enact sections 3319.66, 3319.70, 3345.84, and 6301.113 of the Revised Code to enact the Future Educators Support Act regarding financial support for student teachers and teaching as an in-demand job.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHB 523 enacts the Future Educators Support Act, providing 'financial support for student teachers,' which involves government spending and fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill explicitly provides financial support for student teachers and promotes teaching as an in-demand job, directly supporting educators and the education sector.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill provides financial support for student teachers and promotes teaching as an in-demand job, strengthening the labor market for educators.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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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 | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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passed · Ohio · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 25: Establish the Foster-to-College Scholarship Program

To enact sections 3301.96 and 3333.89 of the Revised Code to establish the Foster-to-College Scholarship Program, to require the Department of Education and Workforce to hire a full-time school foster care liaison, and to make an appropriation for the Foster-to-College Scholarship Program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHB 25 makes an appropriation for the Foster-to-College Scholarship Program, directly engaging in government spending and fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill establishes a scholarship program, mandates a foster care liaison, and appropriates funds, directly expanding educational access and support.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill requires the hiring of a full-time school foster care liaison, creating a new employment position.65% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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signed · Ohio · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 44: Regards law enforcement training and competitive examinations

To amend sections 124.11 and 124.30 and to enact section 737.061 of the Revised Code regarding training schools for prospective law enforcement officers and filling a vacant police department position without a competitive examination.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill addresses law enforcement training schools for prospective officers, which strengthens the preparedness and quality of personnel within the criminal justice system.80% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill amends employment standards by allowing vacant police positions to be filled without competitive examination, potentially weakening merit-based hiring processes.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

signed · Ohio · House Jan 19, 2026

HB 57: Regards school policies on administering overdose reversal drugs

HB 57 requires Ohio schools to establish written policies allowing trained staff to administer overdose reversal drugs (like naloxone) during opioid overdose emergencies. It directly affects school staff, administrators, and students by creating clear protocols for emergency response. Key provisions include mandating staff training on drug administration, specifying when and how the drugs may be used, and requiring documentation of each administration. The bill aims to enable swift, life-saving interventions in school settings without requiring individual prescriptions for each incident. These changes apply to all public and private schools operating within Ohio.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationHB 57 strengthens K-12 schools by mandating policies and staff training for emergency overdose response, protecting students and staff within the educational environment.88% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareHB 57 mandates policies for administering life-saving overdose reversal drugs, directly improving access to emergency health services and public health response within schools.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentHB 57 improves workplace safety for school staff by mandating training and clear protocols for administering overdose reversal drugs, enhancing emergency response capabilities.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

passed · Ohio · House Nov 19, 2025

HB 253: License advanced practice respiratory therapists

To amend sections 2305.234, 2925.01, 2925.23, 2925.55, 2925.56, 2929.42, 3701.048, 3701.74, 3715.872, 3719.121, 3719.13, 3719.81, 4729.01, 4729.51, 4731.22, 4731.25, 4743.09, 4755.48, 4761.01, 4761.03, 4761.032, 4761.06, 4761.061, 4761.07, 4761.09, 4761.13, 4761.14, 4761.17, 4761.30, 4761.99, 4765.51, 4769.01, 5123.47, 5164.95, and 5903.12 and to enact sections 4761.033, 4761.20, 4761.21, 4761.31, 4761.311, 4761.32, 4761.33, 4761.34, 4761.35, 4761.36, 4761.37, 4761.38, 4761.39, 4761.391, 4761.40, 4761.41, 4761.42, 4761.44, 4761.45, 4761.46, and 4761.49 of the Revised Code to license advanced practice respiratory therapists.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill HB 253 proposes to license advanced practice respiratory therapists, directly supporting medical professionals and strengthening health services within the healthcare topic.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes or amends licensing for advanced practice respiratory therapists, directly impacting employment standards and professional recognition for this labor sector.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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passed both · Ohio · Senate Nov 5, 2025

SCR 3: Urge Fair Labor Standards Act changes for employees under 16

To urge Congress to make changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act to allow a person under 16 years of age to be employed between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. during the school year.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentThe bill proposes changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act to allow minors under 16 to work later during the school year, which weakens existing worker protections for child labor.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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