Rep. Sedrick Denson

Co-sponsor HB 541

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Regards reporting of minor labor law violations and penalties

Maddy summaryHB 541 amends state labor laws to require school employees to report suspected violations involving minors under sixteen years of age. The bill also mandates that employers maintain accurate lists of minor employees and provides enforcement officials with the authority to verify the age of workers who appear to be under eighteen. Key provisions include creating a dedicated enforcement fund to hire staff, increasing penalties for violations, and allowing for the detention of minors who refuse to provide their age and residence information to officials.

In committee May 21, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 521

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Address minors working as performers in entertainment industry

Maddy summaryHB 521 updates Ohio's child labor laws to specifically address minors working as performers in the entertainment industry, including films, television, radio, and theater productions. The bill creates a special exemption allowing minors under the age of fourteen to obtain age and schooling certificates if they are employed as performers, provided they are of compulsory school age and the work is legal. It also establishes safety protections by allowing accredited safety professionals to supervise hazardous conditions on set, which would otherwise be prohibited for minors. Additionally, the legislation clarifies the roles of various officials in enforcing these rules and requires employers to verify age certificates before hiring.

In committee May 21, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 528

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Increase criminal penalty for intimidating an election officer

Maddy summaryThis bill increases criminal penalties for actions that disrupt elections, specifically targeting the intimidation of election officers. It directly affects individuals who attempt to interfere with election duties or obstruct the voting process. Under the new provisions, trying to intimidate an official or prevent them from working would be classified as a fifth-degree felony, while other disruptive acts like damaging election supplies or loitering to hinder the vote would remain first-degree misdemeanors. The legislation aims to provide stricter consequences for those who use force, fraud, or improper means to obtain ballots or destroy election materials.

In committee May 21, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 550

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Require health insurers to cover certain preventive screenings

Maddy summaryThis bill requires health insurance plans in the state to cover prostate cancer screenings for men who are at least forty years old and considered high-risk. Eligibility for this coverage is based on having a family history of prostate cancer or a personal diagnosis of a genetic alteration linked to increased risk. The law mandates that these screenings, which include tests like prostate-specific antigen checks and digital rectal examinations, be provided without any cost-sharing requirements such as copayments or deductibles. Additionally, the state insurance superintendent must create specific rules to define the types of tests covered and ensure screenings occur at least once every year.

In committee May 21, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 114

Passed · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Allow candidate pay certain child care costs with campaign funds

Passed May 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 502

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Protect assisted reproduction care

In committee Apr 30, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 320

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Designate Al Oliver Highway

In committee Apr 24, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 486

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Enact Aisha's Law

In committee Apr 23, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 479

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Designate Ohio Stillbirth Prevention Day

In committee Apr 23, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HR 455

Passed · Ohio House · Lead sponsor

Honoring Ted Karras as the winner of the 2023 Nationwide Charity Challenge.

Passed Apr 23, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track