Rep. Sean Brennan

Maddy summaryHB 858 designates May 15 as "Foster Youth Bill of Rights Awareness Day" to raise public awareness about the rights of children in the foster care system. The bill achieves this by adding a new section to the state's Revised Code that officially recognizes the date. This legislative action does not alter existing laws or funding but serves as a symbolic measure to highlight the importance of protecting foster youth.

To encourage all county boards of developmental disabilities in Ohio to adopt an advisory board composed of self-advocates with developmental disabilities.

Maddy summaryHB 842 proposes to designate celestine as the official mineral of Ohio by adding a new section to the state's Revised Code. This bill directly affects the state's symbolic recognition of minerals by officially naming celestine, a strontium ore known for its sky-blue color and use in fireworks. The legislation does not change any laws or regulations but serves to formally recognize the mineral's significance within the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new public registry for individuals convicted of repeat domestic violence offenses. It requires courts to identify defendants who have a current charge plus at least one prior conviction for domestic violence and order them to register with the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation. The registry will publicly display personal details like names and photos to help the community identify these offenders, while protecting sensitive data such as social security numbers. The system is designed to automatically remove an individual's record after a set period if they do not commit further violations.

To encourage federal law enforcement to permit state and local law enforcement to be a part of the investigations into any offense that occurs in Ohio.

To enact sections 1349.08, 1349.081, 1349.082, 1349.083, 1349.084, 1349.085, 5119.65, 5119.651, 5119.652, and 5119.653 of the Revised Code to require warning labels on addictive social media platforms.

To amend sections 3721.60, 3721.61, 3721.63, and 3721.65 of the Revised Code to make changes regarding electronic monitoring of a resident's room in a long-term care facility.

To enact sections 1349.12, 1349.13, 1349.14, 1349.15, and 1349.16 of the Revised Code to require AI-generated products have a watermark and to require disclosure when AI-systems are acting as humans.

To amend sections 1509.02, 1509.34, 5703.052, 5749.01, 5749.02, 5749.04, 5749.06, 5749.07, 5749.08, 5749.10, 5749.12, 5749.13, 5749.14, and 5749.15; to enact sections 4928.57 and 4928.571; and to repeal section 1509.50 of the Revised Code to modify the rate and revenue allocation of the severance tax on oil and natural gas, to create an electric bill credit, and to make an appropriation.

Maddy summaryHB 821 proposes to officially recognize the Loveland Frog as Ohio's state cryptid. This designation honors a legendary creature reported in the river near Loveland, which has inspired local culture, tourism, and creative works. The bill adds a new section to the state's Revised Code to formally adopt this folklore figure into state symbolism. It directly affects the state's official records and cultural identity by elevating a local legend to an official status.