Rep. Eric Synenberg

To amend sections 3314.03 and 3326.11 and to enact sections 3313.7118 and 3707.61 of the Revised Code to require the Department of Health to develop type 1 diabetes informational materials for parents and guardians of elementary school students.

Maddy summaryHB 91 creates the Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Accelerator Program within Ohio's Department of Higher Education to advance research and develop treatments for traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). The program, administered by the Brain Injury Research Foundation as a public-private partnership, funds research grants for universities and other entities that provide matching funds from private or federal sources. Key provisions require annual progress reports to state agencies (including health and veterans services), independent audits, and an oversight board with diverse university representation to ensure accountability. This program directly affects research institutions, the foundation, and state agencies managing TBI-related services, with funding allocated for fiscal years 2026 and beyond.

To amend section 151.40 and to enact sections 122.65, 122.651, 122.652, 122.653, 122.654, 122.655, 122.657, 122.658, and 122.659 of the Revised Code to restore the Clean Ohio Fund to be administered by the Department of Development and the Clean Ohio Council.

Maddy summaryHB 35 would name a specific segment of State Route 125 in Scioto County as the "Al Oliver Highway." It designates the road between Rocky Fork Road and U.S. Route 52 as the official name, with the director of transportation authorized to install markers. This bill directly affects the area by changing the official designation of that highway portion. As a naming resolution, it involves no policy changes or financial impacts.

To enact section 3902.66 of the Revised Code to require health insurers to cover preventive screenings for certain men at high-risk for developing prostate cancer.

Maddy summaryHB 34 proposes to increase Ohio's state minimum wage in phases, starting at $15.50 per hour in 2025 and rising to $16.50 per hour by 2027. It requires annual adjustments based on inflation after 2027 and mandates employers to post current wage rates in visible locations. The bill covers most Ohio workers, excluding specific categories like certain independent contractors in transportation (e.g., owner-operators of vehicles) and volunteers. It also clarifies definitions of "employee" and "employer" to align with federal standards under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The bill is currently pending committee review after its introduction on February 3, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 60 amends Ohio campaign finance rules to allow candidates for office to use campaign funds for certain childcare costs directly related to their campaign activities. This change applies specifically to candidates running for statewide offices and their campaign committees. The bill modifies existing provisions in the Revised Code to explicitly permit these childcare expenses as allowable campaign costs, while maintaining other campaign finance reporting requirements. It does not alter the overall campaign spending limits or create new financial obligations for candidates.

To amend sections 109.57, 2923.125, 2923.128, 2923.1213, and 2923.13 and to enact sections 2923.26, 2923.27, 2923.28, 2923.29, 2923.30, and 2923.99 of the Revised Code to enact the Extreme Risk Protection Order Act to allow certain persons to obtain a court order that temporarily restricts a person's access to firearms under specified circumstances.

To amend sections 3923.33, 3923.331, 3923.332, 3923.337, 3923.338, 3923.339, and 3923.42 and to enact section 3923.3310 of the Revised Code to provide Medigap policies for Medicare-eligible individuals under the age of 65.