Rep. Dan Troy

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the state director of health to create and distribute a poster that provides information about various veterans' medical benefits and support services. The poster must include details on programs such as the Military Injury Relief Fund, the VA crisis line, caregiver support, and other health-related resources available to veterans. Health care providers are authorized to display this poster in visible areas of their facilities, and the state will supply copies at no cost to those who request them. The legislation aims to ensure veterans and their health care providers have easy access to information about available benefits and services.

To enact section 5534.90 of the Revised Code to designate the bridge spanning the Grand River in Lake County as the "Specialist Jacob A. Ashton Memorial Bridge."

Maddy summaryThis Ohio House resolution (H.R. No. 341) condemns former President Donald Trump for sharing a racist video on February 5, 2026, that superimposed Barack Obama’s face onto an ape in a jungle. It specifically references Black History Month and Obama’s historic presidency as context for the condemnation. The resolution, introduced on February 25, 2026, has no legal effect and serves as a symbolic statement from the Ohio House. It directs the clerk to send copies to Ohio’s congressional delegation and state media.

To amend section 1345.032 and to enact section 5901.10 of the Revised Code to govern the practice of providing veterans claim consulting assistance for compensation and to establish requirements for soliciting a fee for providing a copy of a military discharge record.

Maddy summaryHB 685 requires bars and clubs with specific permits to offer free or low-cost drink testing devices that detect date rape drugs like GHB, ketamine, and flunitrazepam within five minutes. The bill mandates businesses to post clear notices about the testing service and ensure devices are not expired. It establishes an anonymous, voluntary reporting system for positive test results, with data aggregated and made public for safety analysis - but not used for enforcement actions against businesses. This directly affects hospitality venues and their patrons seeking to verify drink safety.

Maddy summaryHCR 13 is a resolution urging Congress to formally designate the Buckeye Trail as a National Scenic Trail. The bill does not create new law but requests federal action to recognize this 1,300-mile hiking trail, which runs through Ohio, as part of the National Scenic Trail System. It directly affects Ohio's trail system and potential federal management, though it has no binding effect on Congress. The key mechanism is a formal recommendation sent to the U.S. Congress, not a policy change enacted by Ohio. This is a procedural request, not a legislative action.

Maddy summaryHCR 33 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the longstanding partnership between Québec and Ohio. It recognizes their collaborative work through existing frameworks like the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers Conference, focusing on shared priorities including water management, trade, tourism, and economic cooperation. The resolution does not create new laws or policies; it merely symbolically reaffirms this relationship and directs the transmission of the resolution to Ohio officials and Québec's National Assembly.

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.

To enact section 1345.023 of the Revised Code to enact the The Fee Transparency Act prohibiting a supplier from advertising, displaying, or offering a price for a good or service that does not include all mandatory fees and charges.