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 sections 3331.01, 3331.12, 4109.01, 4109.03, 4109.05, 4109.06, and 4109.08 and to enact sections 4109.25, 4109.26, 4109.27, 4109.28, and 4109.29 of the Revised Code to address minors working as performers in the entertainment industry.
Maddy summaryHB 543 creates a state grant program to help eliminate food deserts - areas with limited access to affordable, fresh food - by funding local projects. It directly affects communities in underserved regions, such as low-income neighborhoods or rural areas lacking grocery stores. The bill establishes a specific grant program under Ohio law (section 122.162) and includes state funding to support initiatives like mobile markets, farmers' markets, or partnerships with existing stores. This is a concrete policy change focused on improving access to nutritious food through direct financial support for community-led solutions.
To amend sections 4109.01 and 4109.06 and to enact sections 1349.10, 4109.23, 4109.231, 4109.232, and 4109.233 of the Revised Code to require vloggers to hold in a trust account a portion of compensation earned from any content featuring minors and to name this act the Kid Influencer Protection Act.
To enact sections 341.28, 753.34, and 5120.6511 of the Revised Code to require all inmate pregnancy outcomes to be reported to the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction.
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 228 designates a specific section of Interstate 280 in Lucas County as the "SSG Jack W. Coy Veterans Memorial Highway." This bill honors Sergeant First Class Jack W. Coy, a veteran, by naming the highway portion after him. The designation applies directly to the highway corridor in Lucas County and requires official signage to reflect the new name.
To amend sections 5725.98, 5726.98, 5729.98, 5747.98, and 5751.98 and to enact sections 5725.39, 5726.63, 5727.242, 5727.301, 5729.22, 5736.51, 5747.88, and 5751.55 of the Revised Code to authorize refundable tax credits for hiring certain veterans, service members, and their spouses.
Maddy summaryHB 525 proposes to enact a new section of the Revised Code, section 4743.21. This new section specifically concerns the use of artificial intelligence in therapy services. The bill aims to establish regulations or guidelines for how AI can be utilized within these professional services.
To amend section 5119.84 and to enact sections 109.96, 109.961, 109.962, 109.963, 109.964, 109.965, 109.966, 109.967, 109.968, 109.969, 109.9610, 109.9611, 109.9612, 109.9613, 109.9614, 109.9615, and 109.9616 of the Revised Code to impose penalties on entities whose AI models suggest harming one's self or another person.
