Labor & Employment (Public Employees)

introduced · Ohio · House Jun 16, 2026

HB 965: Ban requiring public employees to pay employee org. dues or fees

To amend sections 9.81, 4117.09, and 4117.11 of the Revised Code to prohibit requiring public employees to pay dues or fees to an employee organization.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill prohibits public employees from paying dues to employee organizations, directly limiting collective bargaining and restricting worker organizing rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Public Employees

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 12, 2025

HB 90: Define antisemitism for certain purposes

To amend section 4112.01 and to enact sections 124.92, 2701.21, and 4112.20 of the Revised Code to define antisemitism for the purpose of investigations and proceedings in courts and state agencies and for state employee anti-bias training.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill defines antisemitism for court proceedings and state agency investigations, providing a legal framework to protect civil rights within the criminal justice system.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill defines antisemitism for state employee anti-bias training and investigations, strengthening protections against discrimination in employment.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Employees

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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 5, 2025

HB 146: Revise civil service status of certain county probation positions

To amend section 2301.27 of the Revised Code to change the civil service status of certain positions in a county probation department from classified to unclassified.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentChanging civil service status from classified to unclassified typically reduces job security and protections for affected employees, weakening worker rights and employment standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Employees

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in committee · Ohio · House Sep 15, 2025

HB 388: Regards state employee reimbursement for GLP-1 drug costs

HB 388 requires state health plans to reimburse state employees and elected officials for costs associated with GLP-1 medications (used for conditions like diabetes or obesity). It adds these specific drugs to the list of covered expenses under existing reimbursement policies. The bill establishes a clear process for employees to seek reimbursement for these medications through their state health plan. This directly affects state workers who use GLP-1 drugs and ensures their costs are covered under state health benefits.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHB 388 requires state health plans to reimburse GLP-1 drug costs for state employees, directly increasing state government spending and affecting the state budget.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareHB 388 mandates state health plans to cover GLP-1 drug costs, expanding health coverage and access to medication for state employees and officials.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill expands health benefits for state employees by requiring reimbursement for GLP-1 drug costs, directly supporting worker welfare and employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Prescription Drugs Public Employees

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in committee · Ohio · House Oct 1, 2025

HB 473: Bar public employer from paying employee retirement contributions

To amend sections 145.47, 742.31, 3307.27, 3309.47, 4117.08, and 5505.15 of the Revised Code to prohibit a public employer from paying employee contributions to a state retirement system.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHB 473 reduces government expenditure by prohibiting public employers from paying employee retirement contributions, directly impacting state budgets and fiscal management.95% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentHB 473 prohibits public employers from paying employee retirement contributions, effectively reducing benefits for public employees and weakening employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pensions Collective Bargaining Public Employees Retirement Benefits

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Jan 29, 2025

SB 8: Prohibit paid public employee leave for certain union activities

To enact section 4117.091 of the Revised Code to prohibit a public employer from providing paid leave or compensation for a public employee to engage in certain union activities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill prohibits paid leave for certain union activities, directly reducing public employer compensation costs and thus government spending, which promotes fiscal responsibility.80% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationProhibits paid leave for public employees (including teachers) for union activities, potentially reducing teacher benefits or limiting collective bargaining within the education sector.65% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentThe bill prohibits paid leave for public employees for union activities, which limits worker organizing and collective bargaining efforts.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Paid Leave Public Employees

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in committee · Ohio · House Jun 9, 2026

HB 530: Establish the Long-term Care Workforce Study Commission

HB 530 establishes the Long-term Care Workforce Study Commission to examine challenges in the long-term care sector. The commission will study issues like staffing shortages, training needs, and retention strategies affecting facilities and workers. This bill directly impacts long-term care providers and their employees by creating a formal process to assess workforce gaps and inform future policy decisions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareHB 530 establishes a commission to study long-term care workforce challenges, aiming to inform future policies that strengthen health services and support medical professionals.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes a commission to study staffing, training, and retention strategies for the long-term care workforce, aiming to inform future policies that could improve worker conditions.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Long-Term Care Public Employees

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in committee · Ohio · House Oct 15, 2025

HB 513: Let certain entities apply Prevailing Wage to public projects

To amend sections 164.07, 307.022, 307.671, 307.673, 307.674, 307.696, 308.21, 351.06, 353.03, 1506.44, 1710.02, 4115.03, 4115.034, 4115.04, 4115.06, 5540.03, 6117.012, and 6121.061 of the Revised Code to allow political subdivisions, special districts, and state institutions of higher education to elect to apply the Prevailing Wage Law to public improvement projects and to increase the threshold amount that triggers application of the Law for certain state public improvements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill increases the threshold for prevailing wage application on state public improvements, which can lead to reduced project costs and promote fiscal responsibility.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllows state institutions of higher education to elect to apply Prevailing Wage to public improvement projects, supporting the quality of educational infrastructure.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill allows more entities to elect to apply the Prevailing Wage Law to public projects, strengthening wage standards for workers.88% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage Public Employees

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in committee · Ohio · House Oct 15, 2025

HB 510: Prohibit requiring employees to join, pay dues to employee org.

To amend sections 9.81, 4117.09, and 4117.11 and to enact sections 4119.01, 4119.02, 4119.07, 4119.08, and 4119.99 of the Revised Code to prohibit any requirement that employees join or pay dues to an employee organization.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentThe bill prohibits requirements for employees to join or pay dues to employee organizations, which limits collective bargaining power and restricts worker organizing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Public Employees

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passed · Ohio · Senate Jun 9, 2026

SB 331: Allow certain public hospitality employees to accept gratuities

SB 331 allows certain public hospitality employees, such as those working in state-run hotels or event venues, to accept tips or gratuities from customers. The bill creates a new section (102.10) in the Revised Code to legally permit this practice, which was previously restricted under state policy. It directly affects public employees in hospitality roles by enabling them to receive voluntary customer payments. The provision clarifies that this applies only to specified public sector positions, not private businesses. The change updates state law to align with common practices in the broader hospitality industry.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill allows public hospitality employees to accept tips, enhancing their potential earnings and employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage Public Employees

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