Labor & Employment

passed · Ohio · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 320: Enter into the Athletic Trainer Compact

SB 320 would allow Ohio to join the Athletic Trainer Compact, a multi-state agreement. This bill directly affects athletic trainers seeking licensure in multiple participating states. By enacting specific sections of the Revised Code, it would enable reciprocal licensure, meaning Ohio-licensed athletic trainers could more easily work in other states that are part of the compact without obtaining separate licenses. The key mechanism simplifies the process for athletic trainers to practice across state lines within the compact.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareSB 320 simplifies licensure for athletic trainers, a healthcare profession, strengthening the healthcare workforce by improving professional mobility and access to their services.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentSB 320 simplifies occupational licensing for athletic trainers, making it easier for them to work across state lines. This expands employment opportunities and mobility for these workers.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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signed · Ohio · Senate Sep 30, 2025

SB 39: Provide for informational poster on veteran benefits and services

To enact section 4113.13 of the Revised Code regarding the creation and display of a poster containing information on benefits and services for veterans.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides information on veteran benefits and services, which include healthcare. This indirectly improves veterans' access to existing health services and support.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill requires displaying information on veteran benefits and services. This expands access to resources for veteran employees, indirectly supporting their welfare and employment within the workplace.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill creates a poster to inform veterans about available benefits and services, directly advancing access to veteran support.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

signed · Ohio · Senate Sep 30, 2025

SB 114: Prohibit law enforcement from using quotas for arrests, citations

SB 114 bans law enforcement agencies from setting mandatory targets for arrests or citations. It directly affects police departments and officers who previously may have been required to meet specific numerical goals. The bill creates a new state law section (109.70) making it illegal to use such quotas. This is a direct policy change prohibiting a specific practice, not a broader reform.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeSB 114 bans law enforcement quotas for arrests/citations, enhancing police accountability and potentially protecting civil rights within the criminal justice system.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentSB 114 protects law enforcement officers from mandatory quotas, which improves their employment standards and working conditions, aligning with workers' rights.80% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBy prohibiting quotas for citations, including traffic offenses, SB 114 may enhance transportation safety by promoting more focused and effective enforcement.65% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

signed · Ohio · House Jun 27, 2025

HB 81: Make appropriations for Bureau of Workers' Comp for FY 2026-27

To amend sections 4121.12, 4121.121, 4121.13, 4123.44, 4123.52, 4123.54, 4123.57, 4123.66, 4125.07, 4133.10, 4167.01, 4167.10, and 5145.163 and to repeal sections 4167.25, 4167.27, and 4167.28 of the Revised Code to make appropriations for the Bureau of Workers' Compensation for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027, to provide authorization and conditions for the operation of the Bureau's programs, and to make changes to the Workers' Compensation Law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly makes appropriations for the Bureau of Workers' Compensation, directly funding a government program and impacting state budgets and spending.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill appropriates funds for the Bureau of Workers' Compensation, directly supporting and ensuring the operation of programs that provide essential benefits to workers.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

signed · Ohio · House Jun 27, 2025

HB 80: Make appropriations for the Industrial Commission for FY 2026-27

To make appropriations for the Industrial Commission for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027, and to provide authorization and conditions for the operation of Commission programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly makes appropriations for the Industrial Commission, directly funding a state entity and its programs, which falls under government spending and fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill appropriates funds for the Industrial Commission, which manages workers' compensation and employment programs, directly supporting worker benefits and protections.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

passed both · Ohio · Senate May 14, 2025

SCR 5: Urge Presidential support for Medicaid work requirements

To urge the President of the United States to support the Ohio Department of Medicaid's request to implement work requirements for certain Medicaid recipients.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill urges Medicaid work requirements, which are typically implemented to reduce government spending and promote fiscal responsibility within the state budget.88% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareThe bill urges support for Medicaid work requirements, which would likely restrict health coverage and limit access for certain recipients, aligning with 'oppose' indicators.90% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentThe bill supports implementing work requirements for Medicaid, which restricts access to benefits based on employment status, thus limiting benefits for certain recipients.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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passed · Ohio · Senate May 14, 2025

SR 22: Urge federal govt reduce processing time-veteran disability claim

To urge the President of the United States, the United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and the United States Congress to take prompt action to reduce the processing time for veterans' disability benefit claims.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill urges faster processing of veteran disability claims, which are crucial for veterans to access financial support for health services and medical needs.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAims to improve access to and timeliness of disability benefits for veterans, strengthening a form of worker benefit for military service personnel.65% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill urges action to reduce processing time for veteran disability claims, which would improve access to and efficiency of veteran benefits.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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passed · Ohio · Senate Apr 9, 2025

SCR 7: Urge Congress reissue DoD Civilian Retiree Identification Cards

SCR 7 is a resolution urging Congress to reissue Department of Defense (DoD) Civilian Retiree Identification Cards. These cards are used by retired civilian employees of the DoD to access military bases and services. The resolution does not require Congress to act but formally requests they consider reissuing the cards for affected retirees.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareReissuing ID cards for DoD civilian retirees would enable their access to military bases and services, which commonly include healthcare facilities, thereby improving patient access for this group.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill advocates for restoring access to services for retired civilian DoD employees, which can be seen as supporting post-employment benefits for former workers.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransUrges Congress to reissue ID cards for DoD civilian retirees to access military bases/services, advancing benefits for a group associated with the military, listed under 'Veterans' subject.65% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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