Rep. Cindy Abrams

Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes Elliot Forhan for his distinguished service as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives. It designates him as an esteemed representative and directs the House Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to him. The measure serves as a commemorative gesture honoring his legislative work and community leadership rather than enacting new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes Mike Loychik for his distinguished service as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives. It honors his background as a U.S. Air Force veteran, business owner, and community leader who served constituents in Trumbull, Ashtabula, and Knox counties. The resolution commends his work on various committees and his leadership roles, including co-chairing the Sportsmen's Caucus for Ohio. Finally, it directs the House Clerk to send an official copy of this commendation to Loychik.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes the St. Ursula Academy girls volleyball team as the 2024 Division II State Champions of Ohio. It commends the players and coaches for their athletic success, sportsmanship, and leadership during the season. The legislation directs the House Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to the team as a gesture of honor.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution honoring the Ohio Fraternal Order of Police, Inc. on its 100th anniversary. It recognizes the organization as the state's largest law enforcement group and praises its members for their century of service and dedication to public safety. The resolution formally salutes the officers as exemplary public servants and directs the House Clerk to send an official copy of the tribute to the organization.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally honors the Seton High School girls volleyball team for winning the 2024 Division I State Championship. It commends the team's athletic performance and dedication, noting their victory over St. Joseph Academy and their seventh state title in program history. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to send an official copy of the tribute to the team and their coaches.

Maddy summaryHB 70 requires all public and private schools to create policies governing the administration of both prescription and over-the-counter drugs to students. For prescription medications, the bill mandates that schools establish clear rules on which staff members are authorized to administer drugs and sets strict requirements for parental consent, detailed medical instructions from prescribers, and secure storage in locked areas. The legislation also provides legal protection for school employees who follow these approved policies, shielding them from civil liability unless they act with gross negligence. Additionally, the bill gives schools the flexibility to decide whether their staff can administer over-the-counter medications and whether they require parental permission to do so.

Maddy summaryHB 676 establishes a licensing and regulatory framework for prescribed pediatric extended care centers, which are facilities providing specialized care for medically or technologically dependent children under the age of 21. The bill requires these centers to obtain a license from the director of health, mandating that applicants hold valid child care licenses, employ a pediatric medical director, and utilize qualified nursing staff. Additionally, the legislation directs the state to adopt specific rules covering staff qualifications, facility safety standards, medical transportation protocols, and required child-to-staff ratios.

Maddy summaryHB 24 requires private health plans and Medicaid in Ohio to cover biomarker testing for diagnosis, treatment management, and ongoing monitoring of diseases, provided the test is deemed medically necessary by a qualified healthcare provider. The bill mandates that coverage decisions be based on established medical evidence, such as FDA labels, federal coverage determinations, or nationally recognized clinical guidelines, while explicitly excluding coverage for screening purposes. To ensure patient care is not disrupted, the legislation also requires that coverage be structured to minimize the need for multiple biopsies or sample collections. Additionally, the law establishes an accessible appeal process for coverage determinations and includes language intended to prevent significant price increases for these tests.

Maddy summaryHB 397 requires the Department of Health to partner with the Department of Aging and community groups to expand public education on cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease, and dementia. These educational efforts aim to inform healthcare providers and the general public about early warning signs, risk reduction strategies, the importance of timely diagnosis, and available assessment tools. The bill specifically highlights the need to address disparities among diverse cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups and emphasizes the role of annual physicals for those aged sixty-five and older in maintaining cognitive health. By integrating this awareness into existing public health outreach, the legislation seeks to improve early detection and promote healthier lifestyles for all communities.

Maddy summaryHB 328 amends state laws to specifically address the theft of catalytic converters by elevating such offenses from general theft to a distinct felony charge. The bill mandates that stealing a catalytic converter is automatically classified as a fifth-degree felony, with the severity increasing to a fourth-degree felony if the offender has a prior conviction for catalytic converter theft. Additionally, the legislation imposes specific fines ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 for business entities involved in these thefts and directs that these fines be paid to local law enforcement agencies. By creating these targeted penalties, the bill aims to provide stricter legal consequences for individuals and companies stealing these vehicle parts.