Rep. Cecil Thomas

Co-sponsor HJR 5

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

CA: Prohibit slavery, involuntary servitude as criminal penalty

Proposing to amend Section 6 of Article I of the Constitution of the State of Ohio to prohibit slavery or involuntary servitude in Ohio for the punishment of crime.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill promotes criminal justice reform by prohibiting slavery/involuntary servitude as a criminal penalty, thereby protecting civil rights within corrections and sentencing.95% confidence Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill prohibits slavery/involuntary servitude, fundamentally protecting workers' rights and upholding employment standards by eliminating forced labor.95% confidence

In committee Sep 15, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 373

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Enact the Universal Background Checks Act

To amend sections 2929.28 and 5122.311 and to enact section 2923.26 of the Revised Code to enact the Universal Background Checks Act to require a firearm transfer to be made through a dealer, through a law enforcement agency, or pursuant to a specified exception, and to require a background check when a firearm is transferred.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeHB 373 enacts universal background checks for firearm transfers, a measure aimed at strengthening crime prevention efforts within the criminal justice system.90% confidence

In committee Sep 15, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 374

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Regards prescription drug readers for visually impaired patients

To amend section 5167.12 and to enact sections 3902.65, 4729.362, and 5164.093 of the Revised Code regarding prescription drug readers for visually impaired patients.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enacts provisions for prescription drug readers for visually impaired patients, directly improving patient access to critical medication information and safety.95% confidence TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill regards prescription drug readers for visually impaired patients, which are assistive technologies promoting digital equity and access.85% confidence

In committee Sep 15, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 4

Signed into law · Ohio House · Lead sponsor

Designate Ohio Stillbirth Prevention Day

Maddy summaryHB 4 designates September 19 as "Ohio Stillbirth Prevention Day" in the state's Revised Code. This procedural bill establishes an annual observance to raise public awareness about stillbirth prevention. It directly affects Ohio residents by creating a designated day for education and community efforts related to stillbirth. The bill does not change existing laws or allocate funding; it simply names a specific date for awareness purposes.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareDesignates 'Ohio Stillbirth Prevention Day' to raise public awareness and support community efforts for stillbirth prevention, advancing public health.80% confidence

Signed into law Aug 27, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Primary HR 220

Passed · Ohio House · Lead sponsor

Honoring the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden on its Sesquicentennial.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a symbolic resolution honoring the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden for its 150th anniversary (sesquicentennial). It has no policy impact or direct effect on constituents, as it only expresses congressional recognition. The measure serves purely ceremonial purposes, with no legislative action or funding involved.

Passed Aug 13, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 350

In committee · Ohio House · Lead sponsor

Prohibit certain conduct that accelerates firearm's rate of fire

To amend sections 2923.13 and 2923.14 and to enact section 2923.133 of the Revised Code to prohibit certain conduct regarding trigger cranks, bumpfire devices, and other items that accelerate a semi-automatic firearm's rate of fire but do not convert it into an automatic firearm.

Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeThe bill expands criminalization by prohibiting certain firearm accessories/conduct, which aligns with an 'oppose' stance for Criminal Justice.95% confidence

In committee Jun 18, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 360

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Designate SPC Louis P. Shuster Memorial Interchange

To enact section 5534.966 of the Revised Code to designate the interchange of I-480 and West 150th Street in Cleveland as the "SPC Louis P. Shuster Memorial Interchange."

TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill designates a highway interchange as a memorial, directly addressing a component of transportation infrastructure.85% confidence VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill designates a memorial interchange in honor of SPC Louis P. Shuster, a veteran, which is a clear act of recognizing veteran service.95% confidence

In committee Jun 18, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 365

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Enact the Property Tax Refund Act

To amend sections 5747.08 and 5747.98 and to enact section 5747.87 of the Revised Code to authorize a refundable income tax credit or rebate for homeowners and renters whose property taxes or a portion of their rent exceed five per cent of their income and to name this act the Property Tax Refund Act.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHB 365 authorizes a refundable income tax credit/rebate, directly affecting taxation and providing tax relief to homeowners and renters.95% confidence HousingSupports HousingBill provides tax credits/rebates for homeowners and renters whose housing costs exceed 5% of income, directly increasing housing affordability for both groups.95% confidence

In committee Jun 18, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 337

In committee · Ohio House · Lead sponsor

Require firearm sale by federal dealer to include trigger lock

To amend section 2923.25 of the Revised Code to require that gun trigger locks be attached and provided with firearms sales by federally licensed firearms dealers.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill requires trigger locks for firearm sales, a measure intended to prevent accidental shootings and reduce firearm-related crime, thereby supporting public safety and crime prevention within criminal justice.75% confidence

In committee Jun 11, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 315

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Designate Sojourner Truth Day

Maddy summaryHB 315 designates May 29 as "Sojourner Truth Day" in the state's Revised Code. This procedural bill creates a ceremonial observance date without imposing new requirements or affecting specific groups. The key mechanism is adding the designation to official state law, formally recognizing the day annually. It does not alter any existing policies or create new obligations.

In committee Jun 4, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track