Rep. Darnell Brewer

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution from the Ohio House of Representatives that formally congratulates Derion Williams for winning the 2026 Division III State Wrestling Championship. It recognizes his achievement as the first champion for his high school program in nearly forty years and highlights his display of talent, perseverance, and sportsmanship. The measure directs the House Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to Williams as a gesture of appreciation.

Maddy summaryHB 957 prevents the state from offering new sales tax exemptions for computer data centers, meaning future projects will not receive special breaks on taxes for purchasing or installing equipment. The bill defines specific criteria for what qualifies as a data center, including requirements for significant capital investment and job creation, but it stops the tax credit authority from granting these benefits to any new applicants. While the law allows existing agreements to remain in effect, it ensures that no future data center projects can secure tax-free status for their equipment purchases. This change directly affects technology companies and developers planning to build or expand data centers in the state after the bill takes effect.

Maddy summaryHB 452 designates October 1st as "761st Tank Battalion Day" in Ohio. This ceremonial bill formally recognizes the legacy of the 761st Tank Battalion, a historically significant military unit, without creating new laws or altering policies. It directly affects Ohio residents by establishing an annual observance to honor the battalion's service. The bill is procedural and does not impose requirements or funding changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Ohio, The Heart of It All Pass program under TourismOhio to promote the state's cultural, historical, and recreational attractions. The program will offer a pass available to all residents at a discounted rate and to visitors at a price set by TourismOhio, with revenue funding a dedicated state treasury account. Participating businesses and organizations can apply to become TourismOhio partners, offering discounts and special experiences to pass holders, while TourismOhio retains authority to monitor compliance and remove non-compliant partners. The bill also allows for free pass distribution to Ohio residents on the state's founding anniversary and authorizes TourismOhio to create rules for program implementation.

To amend sections 2151.011, 2151.28, 2151.35, 2151.412, 2151.414, 2151.415, 2151.416, 2151.417, and 3107.062 and to enact sections 2151.47, 2151.471, 3109.121, and 3109.122 of the Revised Code to enact the Putative Fathers Matter Act to require notice to putative fathers regarding child welfare hearings and companionship or visitation proceedings and to require notice to grandparents regarding child welfare hearings.

To amend sections 5120.05 and 5120.10 and to enact sections 5120.052 and 5120.101 of the Revised Code to establish minimum standards for jails and state correctional institutions.

To enact section 5721.51 of the Revised Code to allow local governments to request unclaimed funds to temporarily cover the revenue lost from delinquent property taxes and to make an appropriation.

Maddy summaryHB 895 establishes the Ohio Custody Mediation and Orientation Act, which requires courts to order mediation for parents who cannot agree on child custody or parenting schedules in divorce and family law cases. This bill mandates that mediators be trained in family law, child development, power imbalances, and domestic violence screening, while also requiring parents to attend an orientation session before mediation begins. The legislation includes specific protections for parents with histories of domestic violence by allowing courts to waive mediation or require detailed written findings before ordering it, and it ensures that mediators cannot be called as witnesses in future court proceedings regarding the custody dispute. Additionally, the act limits what information can be included in mediation reports to only the outcomes and agreements reached, shielding the details of the mediation process from public court records.

To amend sections 2923.11, 5739.01, 5739.02, 5739.03, 5739.17, 5747.08, and 5747.98 and to enact sections 2923.26, 2923.27, 3701.982, and 5747.74 of the Revised Code to enact Amya's Law for Child Access Prevention to provide for the safe storage of firearms, to authorize a nonrefundable income tax credit for the purchase of secure storage and safety devices, and to exempt such devices from sales and use tax.

To amend sections 2151.314, 2151.419, 2151.4116, and 2151.421 and to enact sections 2151.317, 2151.318, and 2151.4123 of the Revised Code regarding parents' rights in child welfare cases.