Rep. Tristan Rader

Co-sponsor HB 257

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Enact the Ohio Medical Debt Fairness Act

To amend sections 1343.01, 1343.03, 1349.01, 2716.02, 2716.03, and 4712.01 and to enact section 1349.54 of the Revised Code to limit the rate of interest on medical debt, to prohibit reporting medical debt to a consumer reporting agency, and to name this act the Ohio Medical Debt Fairness Act.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects patients by limiting interest on medical debt and prohibiting credit reporting, easing financial burdens related to healthcare services.95% confidence TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill prohibits reporting medical debt to a consumer reporting agency, which directly protects individual data privacy related to financial health information.90% confidence

In committee May 7, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 166

Passed · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Designate Harriet Tubman Day

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 166 designates March 10th as "Harriet Tubman Day." This bill enacts a new section of the Revised Code to officially recognize this date annually.

Passed May 7, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HCR 12

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Recognize the importance of perinatal mental health

Maddy summaryHCR 12 is a House Concurrent Resolution that formally recognizes the importance of perinatal mental health. This resolution serves to acknowledge the significance of mental health during pregnancy and the postpartum period.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareHCR 12 formally recognizes the importance of perinatal mental health, directly supporting the mental health aspect of the Healthcare topic.95% confidence

In committee Apr 30, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HR 118

Passed · Ohio House · Lead sponsor

In memory of Ronald Edward Hood.

Maddy summaryHR 118 is a commemorative resolution serving to honor the memory of Ronald Edward Hood.

Passed Apr 30, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 235

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Authorize tax credit for handgun training and firearms storage

To amend sections 5747.08 and 5747.98 and to enact sections 5747.87 and 5747.88 of the Revised Code to authorize a nonrefundable income tax credit for the cost of handgun training and firearms storage and locking devices.

Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill authorizes a nonrefundable income tax credit, which reduces state tax revenue and thus limits funds available for the state budget.95% confidence Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill incentivizes responsible firearm ownership through training and storage, which can indirectly reduce firearm-related incidents and support public safety, a core goal of criminal justice.65% confidence

In committee Apr 30, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 239

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Designate National Library Week

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 239 proposes to designate the second week of April as National Library Week. If enacted, this bill would officially recognize this commemorative week by adding section 5.266 to the Revised Code.

EducationSupports EducationDesignating National Library Week acknowledges the role of libraries in promoting literacy and providing educational resources, indirectly supporting educational access.65% confidence

In committee Apr 30, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 243

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Designate Dolores Huerta, Cesar Chavez Ohio Community Service Day

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 243 designates April 5th as "Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez Ohio Community Service Day" in the state of Ohio. This bill enacts section 5.212 of the Revised Code to establish this new community service day.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill honors Dolores Huerta & Cesar Chavez, key labor leaders who championed workers' rights, implicitly supporting the values of the Labor & Employment topic.75% confidence

In committee Apr 30, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 221

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Designate Arab American Heritage Month

Maddy summaryHB 221 designates April as "Arab American Heritage Month" in Ohio by adding Section 5.266 to the Revised Code. This ceremonial bill directly affects Ohio state institutions and agencies, requiring them to recognize the month annually. The key provision is the official state-level recognition, aligning with similar observances in other states and the federal government. It does not create new programs, funding, or legal obligations beyond the designation.

In committee Apr 9, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 218

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Allow liquor permit holders to discount dealcoholized wine

To amend section 4301.13 of the Revised Code to allow retail liquor permit holders to offer a discount on dealcoholized wine under specified circumstances.

In committee Apr 9, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 212

In committee · Ohio House · Lead sponsor

Allow eligible homeowners to defer property tax payment

To amend sections 319.202, 319.302, 323.155, 323.158, 4503.0610, and 5323.02 and to enact sections 323.21 and 323.22 of the Revised Code to allow eligible homeowners to defer the payment of a portion of their property taxes.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allows eligible homeowners to defer property tax payments, providing a form of tax relief or management for citizens regarding their tax burden.90% confidence HousingSupports HousingHB 212 allows eligible homeowners to defer property tax payments, which helps protect homeownership and property rights by easing financial burdens.85% confidence

In committee Apr 2, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track