Rep. Sean Brennan

To amend sections 2919.25, 2923.13, and 2923.14 of the Revised Code to expand the offense of domestic violence to include a person with whom the offender is in a dating relationship and to expand the offense of weapons under disability to include a person subject to a domestic violence protection order and a person convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence.

To amend sections 2923.13 and 2923.14 of the Revised Code to enact the Keeping Our Survivors Safe Act to prohibit a person who has been convicted of first degree misdemeanor domestic violence from possessing a firearm or dangerous ordnance.

Maddy summaryHB 244 designates March as Women's History Month within the state's legal code. The bill adds a specific provision to the Revised Code requiring state agencies and officials to recognize March annually as Women's History Month. This is a procedural change that formally acknowledges the month without creating new programs, funding, or obligations beyond the official designation. It directly affects state government operations through its statutory recognition.

Maddy summaryHB 358 requires that information on safe firearm storage be distributed to individuals purchasing firearms in Ohio. The bill would enact section 2923.251 of the Revised Code to mandate this distribution. This directly affects firearm dealers and state agencies involved in firearm transactions by requiring them to provide educational materials on secure storage practices. The key provision focuses on ensuring new firearm owners receive guidance on preventing accidents or unauthorized access.

To amend sections 109.69, 109.731, 311.41, 311.42, 311.43, 1547.69, 2921.13, 2923.11, 2923.12, 2923.121, 2923.122, 2923.123, 2923.124, 2923.125, 2923.126, 2923.127, 2923.128, 2923.129, 2923.1210, 2923.1211, 2923.1213, 2923.16, 2953.35, and 5502.411 and to repeal section 2923.111 of the Revised Code to repeal the changes made by S.B. 215 of the 134th General Assembly to the laws regarding a concealed handgun licensee's duty to carry the license and notify law enforcement if the licensee is carrying a concealed handgun and to rename concealed handgun licenses as basic competency licenses.

Maddy summaryHCR 17 is a concurrent resolution recognizing Ohio's lifeguard shortage and its impacts on public safety. It encourages individuals to consider lifeguarding as a career path. This resolution does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal statement of concern and promotion of the profession. It directly affects Ohio residents by highlighting a workforce gap in recreational safety services.

To amend sections 3517.153, 3517.154, 3517.155, 3517.993, and 3599.40 and to enact section 3517.24 of the Revised Code to regulate the dissemination of deceptive and fraudulent synthetic media for the purpose of influencing the results of an election.

Maddy summaryHR 148 is a non-binding resolution urging Ohio residents to safely store and secure their firearms. It does not create new legal requirements or penalties but serves as a public recommendation to firearm owners. The resolution directly addresses Ohioans who own firearms, encouraging practices to prevent unauthorized access or accidents. As a symbolic measure, it has no enforceable policy changes.

To amend section 2923.25 of the Revised Code to require that gun trigger locks be attached and provided with firearms sales by federally licensed firearms dealers.

To amend section 5747.98 and to enact section 5747.87 of the Revised Code to authorize a nonrefundable income tax credit for small employers that cover their employees with an individual coverage health reimbursement arrangement.