Rep. Tristan Rader

Maddy summaryHB 403 would create a new specialty license plate design featuring the Toledo Mud Hens baseball team. Ohio drivers would have the option to select this plate when renewing or purchasing license plates. The bill amends Ohio law to establish the "Toledo Mud Hens" plate under the state's specialty plate program, allowing it to be issued by the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles. This is a procedural bill that directly affects drivers choosing specialty plates and benefits the Mud Hens organization through plate sales.

To amend section 3727.08; to amend, for the purpose of adopting a new section number as indicated in parentheses, section 3727.08 (3722.15); and to enact sections 3701.0413, 3702.20, and 5119.335 of the Revised Code to require the Director of Health, hospitals, and urgent care facilities to create domestic violence protocols for certain health care professionals and to name this act the Break the Silence Act.

To enact sections 3902.65, 3902.651, 3902.652, 3902.653, and 3902.654 of the Revised Code to require health insurance coverage of orthotic and prosthetic devices.

Maddy summaryHR 227 urges the U.S. Department of Justice to prioritize connecting the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database - which tracks crime records - and the NamUs (National Missing and Unidentified Persons System) database. This non-binding resolution does not create new laws but calls on the DOJ to accelerate efforts to integrate these systems. The goal is to help law enforcement more quickly match missing persons reports with unidentified remains stored in NamUs. It directly affects law enforcement agencies and families of missing persons by improving access to critical case information.

To amend section 5321.04 and to enact sections 5321.041 and 5321.042 of the Revised Code to require landlords to notify tenants of rent defaults prior to commencing evictions.

To amend sections 3701.143 and 4117.10 and to enact section 2935.34 of the Revised Code to require testing for alcohol or drugs of abuse after incidents involving an officer's use of force.

To recognize the 250th anniversary of the United States Postal Service, to express appreciation for its enduring service, and to support continued efforts to ensure the long-term strength, efficiency, and accessibility of the United States Postal Service.

To amend section 4501.21 and to enact section 4503.966 of the Revised Code to create the "Ohio Council of Skin and Scuba Divers, Inc." specialty license plate.

Maddy summaryHB 551 designates a specific intersection in Uhrichsville, Ohio, as the "Dale McCauley Memorial Intersection" under section 5534.971 of the Revised Code. This bill does not create new laws or policies; it is purely a commemorative measure honoring Dale McCauley. The provision affects local signage and official records for that intersection in Tuscarawas County. As a procedural resolution, it has no regulatory impact or direct effect on residents or state operations.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution honoring Wendy Zhan upon her retirement as director of the Ohio Legislative Service Commission. It does not create new laws or affect policy; it is solely a symbolic gesture to recognize her service. The resolution formally expresses the legislature's appreciation for her work. No concrete policy changes or direct impacts on constituents are involved.