To amend section 2929.18 of the Revised Code to delay financial sanctions for one hundred eighty days after an offender's release from prison or completion of transitional control.
To amend sections 2151.421, 3314.03, 3326.11, 3328.24, 5180.40, 5180.401, 5180.402, 5180.403, and 5180.404 and to enact sections 3313.961, 5180.408, 5180.409, 5180.4010, and 5180.4011 of the Revised Code to make changes to the law regarding the uniform statewide automated child welfare information system, to require public schools to appoint a child protection liaison, and to name this act Kei'Mani's Law.
To enact sections 4934.01, 4934.02, 4934.03, 4934.04, 4934.05, 4934.06, 4934.07, 4934.08, 4934.09, 4934.10, 4934.11, and 4934.12 of the Revised Code to impose certain minimum requirements on data center customers in the state.
Maddy summaryHB 691, the Community and Police Protection Act, requires law enforcement officers (including federal officers) to remove masks during public interactions while performing duties, except for medical masks (like N95s), safety masks (for smoke/environmental hazards), or SWAT team gear. It mandates officers to display their name and badge number visibly at all times during public contact. Violating these rules is a misdemeanor, with exemptions for undercover operations. The bill directly affects all state and federal officers interacting with the public, aiming to increase transparency in police-citizen encounters.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) honoring Bryanta L. Spencer as the 2025 NASW Ohio Social Worker of the Year. It formally commends her work as a licensed social worker, founder of Fortitude Wellness and Consultation, LLC, and social work manager at the Cuyahoga County Public Library. The resolution, adopted by the Ohio House of Representatives, recognizes her professional achievements and community service without creating new legal requirements or affecting any policies.
Maddy summaryHB 134 creates a registration program allowing home kitchens to legally sell certain homemade foods, like baked goods or jams, directly to customers. It updates state rules to establish a microenterprise home kitchen registration system, replacing the need for a full commercial kitchen license. Home cooks must register under this new program to sell qualifying foods, which are limited to low-risk items meeting specific safety standards. The law directly affects small-scale home food producers seeking to sell their goods without operating a commercial kitchen.
To amend sections 2151.23, 2151.233, 2151.352, 3101.01, 3101.05, and 3109.011 and to repeal sections 3101.02, 3101.04, 3101.041, and 3101.042 of the Revised Code to repeal law that authorizes a person who is seventeen years of age to marry.
To honor the 50th anniversary of the original enactment of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and to urge the U.S. Congress to enact the IDEA Full Funding Act.
Maddy summaryHB 653 would limit how much late fees can be added to civil parking tickets in Ohio. It directly affects drivers who receive parking citations and fail to pay them on time. The bill’s key provision amends state law to establish a specific maximum dollar amount or percentage for these late fees. This change would prevent excessive charges for overdue parking violations, creating a clearer and more predictable financial outcome for affected individuals.
To amend sections 4901.02 and 4901.021 and to enact section 4901.022 of the Revised Code to make various changes to the Public Utilities Commission nominating council and nomination process.
