Rep. Dan Troy

Maddy summaryHB 351 creates a 14-member Ohio Task Force on Gun Violence to study the issue and develop recommendations. The Task Force includes the Governor, Attorney General, health and youth agency directors, judicial leaders, legislative members, and community advocates. It will examine gun violence prevalence, evidence-based prevention programs, community revitalization, criminal justice approaches, and health factors affecting victims. The Task Force must submit a report with findings and recommendations to the General Assembly within one year of the bill's effective date, after which it will dissolve. This is a procedural measure focused on research and policy analysis, not direct legislative action.

Maddy summaryHCR 17 is a concurrent resolution recognizing Ohio's lifeguard shortage and its impacts on public safety. It encourages individuals to consider lifeguarding as a career path. This resolution does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal statement of concern and promotion of the profession. It directly affects Ohio residents by highlighting a workforce gap in recreational safety services.

To amend sections 3517.153, 3517.154, 3517.155, 3517.993, and 3599.40 and to enact section 3517.24 of the Revised Code to regulate the dissemination of deceptive and fraudulent synthetic media for the purpose of influencing the results of an election.

Maddy summaryHR 101 is a non-binding resolution expressing congressional support for Cleveland, Ohio's bid to host the 2030 Special Olympics USA Games. It does not create new laws or allocate funds, but formally endorses the city's effort to bring the event to Northeast Ohio. The bill directly affects Cleveland's planning and promotion of the Games, though it has no direct impact on policy or beneficiaries. This is a procedural resolution, not a substantive legislative measure.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes Don Jones for his exemplary service to the Ohio House of Representatives. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it is a ceremonial acknowledgment of his contributions. The bill directly honors Mr. Jones for his work supporting the legislative body. (1 sentence)

To urge the Baseball Writers' Association of America and the National Baseball Hall of Fame to include Peter Edward "Pete" Rose on the Hall of Fame ballot.

Maddy summaryHB 41 establishes new grant programs aimed at supporting child care services. These programs will provide funding to child care providers, specifically to help increase child care capacity and create "learning labs." The bill also includes an appropriation to fund these new grant initiatives.

Maddy summaryHB 263 proposes to limit the out-of-pocket costs for individuals needing essential diabetes treatments. The bill specifically aims to cap cost-sharing for prescription insulin drugs, diabetes devices, and devices used to treat diabetic ketoacidosis. If enacted, it would establish a new section in the Revised Code to enforce these caps, reducing the financial burden on patients who rely on these medical necessities.

To amend sections 1751.62, 3923.52, 3923.53, 5162.20, and 5164.08 of the Revised Code to revise the law governing insurance and Medicaid coverage of breast cancer screenings and examinations and to name this act the Breast Examination and Screening Transformation Act, or BEST Act.

Maddy summaryHR 118 is a commemorative resolution serving to honor the memory of Ronald Edward Hood.