Rep. Veronica Sims

Primary HR 138

Passed · Ohio House · Lead sponsor

Honoring Don Jones for his exemplary service to the Ohio House of Representatives.

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)

Passed May 28, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 267

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Regards creation, display of veterans benefit and services poster

To enact section 4113.13 of the Revised Code regarding the creation and display of a poster containing information on benefits and services for veterans.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill mandates the display of information on veterans' benefits and services. This supports veterans, who are a part of the workforce, by ensuring access to resources that impact their employment and well-being, aligning with expanding worker b...75% confidence VeteransSupports VeteransHB 267 facilitates access to information on veterans' benefits and services, directly supporting their utilization and advancing the topic area.95% confidence

In committee May 14, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 263

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Cap cost sharing for prescription insulin drugs, diabetes devices

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.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareHB 263 caps out-of-pocket costs for essential diabetes treatments, directly improving patient access to health services and reducing financial burdens.95% confidence Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentReduces significant healthcare costs for individuals, including workers, indirectly supporting their financial stability and ability to maintain employment.60% confidence

In committee May 14, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 250

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Enact the Ohio Anti-Corruption Act

To amend sections 3517.01, 3517.08, 3517.10, 3517.102, 3517.105, 3517.106, 3517.107, 3517.13, 3599.03, 3921.22, and 4503.03 of the Revised Code to modify the campaign finance law and to name this act the Ohio Anti-Corruption Act.

In committee May 7, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 257

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Enact the Ohio Medical Debt Fairness Act

To amend sections 1343.01, 1343.03, 1349.01, 2716.02, 2716.03, and 4712.01 and to enact section 1349.54 of the Revised Code to limit the rate of interest on medical debt, to prohibit reporting medical debt to a consumer reporting agency, and to name this act the Ohio Medical Debt Fairness Act.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects patients by limiting interest on medical debt and prohibiting credit reporting, easing financial burdens related to healthcare services.95% confidence TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill prohibits reporting medical debt to a consumer reporting agency, which directly protects individual data privacy related to financial health information.90% confidence

In committee May 7, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 166

Passed · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Designate Harriet Tubman Day

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 166 designates March 10th as "Harriet Tubman Day." This bill enacts a new section of the Revised Code to officially recognize this date annually.

Passed May 7, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HCR 11

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Condemn, apologize for displacement of Randolph Freedpeople

Maddy summaryHCR 11 is a House Concurrent Resolution that formally acknowledges the historical displacement of the Randolph Freedpeople. It further condemns this wrongful act and issues an apology for their displacement.

HousingSupports HousingHCR 11 condemns and apologizes for historical displacement, directly relating to the loss of housing and property rights, thus supporting the principle of housing security.80% confidence

In committee Apr 30, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HR 118

Passed · Ohio House · Lead sponsor

In memory of Ronald Edward Hood.

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

Passed Apr 30, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 239

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Designate National Library Week

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 239 proposes to designate the second week of April as National Library Week. If enacted, this bill would officially recognize this commemorative week by adding section 5.266 to the Revised Code.

EducationSupports EducationDesignating National Library Week acknowledges the role of libraries in promoting literacy and providing educational resources, indirectly supporting educational access.65% confidence

In committee Apr 30, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 221

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Designate Arab American Heritage Month

Maddy summaryHB 221 designates April as "Arab American Heritage Month" in Ohio by adding Section 5.266 to the Revised Code. This ceremonial bill directly affects Ohio state institutions and agencies, requiring them to recognize the month annually. The key provision is the official state-level recognition, aligning with similar observances in other states and the federal government. It does not create new programs, funding, or legal obligations beyond the designation.

In committee Apr 9, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track