Rep. Dan Troy

Maddy summaryHB 906 creates the Healthy Aging Task Force to study how an aging population affects Ohio's health, economy, and infrastructure. The group will include elected officials, state agency directors, and representatives from diverse backgrounds such as caregivers, older adults, businesses, and rural communities. This unpaid panel will gather expert opinions and public input to develop recommendations for improving healthy aging outcomes across five key areas, including disease prevention, housing, and long-term care. The task force must submit its final report to state leaders by September of the current year before it dissolves.

Maddy summaryHB 871 proposes adding a new section to the state's Revised Code to officially designate the month of June as "Gun Violence Awareness Month." This legislative action directly affects state statutes by formally recognizing the month with a specific title. The bill does not alter existing laws regarding gun ownership, sales, or penalties, nor does it allocate funding or create new programs. Its primary function is symbolic, aiming to increase public awareness about gun violence during the designated period.

To enact section 175.50 of the Revised Code to provide grants to qualifying applicants for mortgage assistance and to name the act the Mortgage Stability Act.

To amend sections 4506.07, 4506.11, 4507.06, 4507.13, 4507.51, and 4507.52 of the Revised Code to require the Registrar to include an identifying symbol on a driver's license, commercial driver's license, or state identification card for individuals with certain disabilities, if requested.

To enact sections 3902.65 and 5164.18 of the Revised Code to prohibit a health benefit plan and the Medicaid program from denying a claim for dental services on the basis of the age of the patient.

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.

Maddy summaryHB 827 updates the rules for income eligibility and administrative procedures for publicly funded child care in Ohio. The bill requires county departments to process child care applications within thirty days and allows these departments to contract with private providers to help make eligibility decisions. It also clarifies that families must have a parent working or in education/training to qualify, while protecting children who need protective care. Additionally, the legislation sets a minimum twelve-month eligibility period and establishes priority for certain low-income families when funding is limited.

To amend sections 3.07, 3.17, 305.03, 503.241, and 3313.11 and to enact section 3.171 of the Revised Code to allow an elected official who is deployed on active military duty to retain the official's position and to attend meetings virtually.

To amend section 149.43 of the Revised Code to protect from release under Ohio Public Records Law the residential and familial information of mental health professionals and social workers.

To amend sections 3705.07, 3705.08, 3705.16, and 4731.22 and to enact sections 4731.2211 and 4731.742 of the Revised Code to require physicians to sign death certificates electronically.