Rep. Veronica Sims

To amend sections 3314.03 and 3326.11; to enact section 3131.01; and to repeal sections 3109.054, 3129.01, 3129.02, 3129.03, 3129.04, 3129.05, 3129.06, 3313.473, 3313.5320, 3319.90, 3345.562, and 3345.90 of the Revised Code to protect parents' rights to equitable access to medical care, behavioral health care, hygiene care, and educational opportunities for their children and to name this act the Parents' Rights to Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (P.R.I.D.E.) Act.

Maddy summaryHB 329 designates February 1st as "Ohio World Hijab Day" through a new section in the Ohio Revised Code. This ceremonial bill formally recognizes the day without creating new policies, funding, or affecting specific groups. It serves solely as a symbolic observance by the state.

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.

Maddy summaryHB 204 designates March 9th as "6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Day" in Ohio. The bill adds this commemorative date to the state's official calendar under section 5.212 of the Revised Code. It directly honors the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, an all-African American women's unit that served in WWII. This is a ceremonial resolution with no substantive policy changes or financial impact.

Proposing to amend Section 11 of Article XV of the Constitution of the State of Ohio to reconcile Ohio law with federal law regarding same sex marriage and to recognize the right to interracial marriage.

Maddy summaryHB 312 would designate the walleye as the official fish of the state by adding a new section (5.037) to the Revised Code. This bill does not impose new regulations or affect specific groups; it is a symbolic measure to formally recognize the walleye as a state emblem. The key mechanism is the legal addition of this designation to the state's official symbols, replacing any prior designation with the walleye. This change would appear in state documents and official communications as a non-regulatory emblem.

To enact sections 4723.95, 4731.45, 4732.34, 4743.12, 4757.46, and 4758.73 of the Revised Code to prohibit certain licensed health care professionals from engaging in conversion therapy for minor patients.

To amend sections 6109.01 and 6109.22 and to enact sections 504.201, 735.291, 743.041, 6101.531, 6103.021, 6109.41, 6109.42, 6109.43, 6109.44, 6109.45, 6109.46, 6109.47, 6109.48, 6109.49, 6109.50, 6109.51, 6115.531, and 6119.062 of the Revised Code to establish a program regarding lead service line replacement and to name this act the Lead Line Replacement Act.

Maddy summaryHCR 6 is a concurrent resolution expressing Ohio's support for the Ohio Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial. It encourages the commission's work in planning and promoting events for the nation's 250th anniversary in 2026. The resolution does not create new programs or funding but formally endorses the commission's efforts to celebrate this historical milestone. It directly affects the commission's coordination of commemorative activities within Ohio.

Maddy summaryHB 104 would designate February 14 each year as "Cardiovascular Health Awareness Day" by adding a new section (5.2540) to Ohio's Revised Code. This bill creates a symbolic state observance without imposing new requirements on individuals, businesses, or healthcare providers. The designation aims to encourage public awareness and educational activities focused on heart health during February. It directly affects Ohio's official calendar and serves as a tool for community organizations to promote cardiovascular health initiatives.