Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Ohio's affordable single-family home tax credit program to update definitions and procedures for developers and housing agencies. It directly affects nonprofit developers, government entities, and investors involved in building affordable housing by clarifying terms like "qualified project," "affordability period," and "eligible developer." The key mechanism allows the Ohio Housing Finance Agency director to reserve tax credits for projects that meet specific criteria, with a cap of $50 million annually and requirements that homes remain affordable for ten years. Developers must submit detailed applications, and the director evaluates them competitively while ensuring the total credit amount does not exceed 35% of estimated development costs. The bill also establishes rules for tracking project ownership and ensuring buyers occupy homes as primary residences during the affordability period.
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Maddy summaryHB 507 prohibits individuals from receiving money or benefits derived from prostitution activities. It directly affects people who profit from prostitution, such as those operating brothels or facilitating sex work. The bill amends Ohio Revised Code sections 2907.01 and 2923.31 and adds new section 2907.251 to establish this prohibition as a criminal offense. Violators could face penalties under the revised legal framework.
To amend sections 3314.03, 3326.11, 3328.24, 3701.132, and 3715.60 and to enact sections 3313.8110, 3345.88, 3715.601, 3715.602, 3715.603, 3715.604, 3715.605, and 5101.548 of the Revised Code to regulate imitation meat and egg products.
To amend sections 304.02, 304.03, 715.23, 901.80, 935.03, 955.01, 955.011, 955.012, 955.02, 955.03, 955.04, 955.05, 955.06, 955.07, 955.10, 955.11, 955.12, 955.121, 955.14, 955.16, 955.20, 955.22, 955.221, 955.222, 955.26, 955.261, 955.40, 955.43, 955.44, 955.50, 955.54, 959.132, 1533.12, 1901.18, 1907.031, 2913.01, and 2921.321; to amend, for the purpose of adopting new section numbers as indicated in parentheses, sections 955.01 (955.02), 955.011 (955.021), 955.012 (955.022), 955.013 (955.023), 955.02 (955.01), 955.09 (955.08), 955.10 (955.09), 955.22 (955.24), 955.221 (955.10), 955.222 (955.23), and 955.40 (955.262); to enact new sections 955.21 and 955.22 and section 955.60; and to repeal sections 955.08, 955.21, 955.23, 955.24, 955.25, 955.39, 955.51, 955.52, 955.53, and 955.99 of the Revised Code to make changes to the laws governing dogs, including dangerous and vicious dogs.
To enact sections 341.261, 753.321, and 5120.631 of the Revised Code regarding inmates' access to feminine hygiene products and showers by municipal and county correctional facilities and state correctional institutions.
To amend section 4731.281 and to enact sections 4731.2911, 4731.2912, and 4731.2913 of the Revised Code to authorize the State Medical Board to issue limited licenses to certain international physicians.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates a four-mile stretch of Interstate 270 in Franklin County as the "PFC Chris Dixon Memorial Highway" to honor a fallen service member. The legislation adds a new section to the Revised Code that officially names the highway segment between mile markers 48 and 52. The director of transportation is authorized to install signs along the route to display the memorial designation. This measure affects only the official naming and signage of the highway, with no changes to traffic laws or road regulations. The bill does not allocate funding or alter existing transportation infrastructure beyond the commemorative naming.
Maddy summaryThis bill, HR 353, is a commemorative resolution that formally recognizes April 2026 as Ohio Child Abuse Prevention Month. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but instead acknowledges the importance of preventing child abuse and neglect through public awareness. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to send copies of the document to the Ohio Children's Trust Fund and Ohio news media to promote the observance. This measure is symbolic and aims to encourage community involvement in child safety initiatives rather than implementing concrete policy changes.
Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes Brooklyn Talley, a freshman swimmer at Archbishop Carroll High School in Ohio, as a 2026 Division II State Swimming Champion. The resolution commends her for placing first in the 51.12 and second in the 1:50.83 events at the state meet, highlighting her athletic achievements and sportsmanship. It directs the House Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to Talley as a gesture of recognition. The measure does not create new laws or funding but serves as a ceremonial tribute to her accomplishments.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new specialty license plate in Ohio named "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr." that drivers can purchase to show support for civil rights history. The revenue generated from sales of these plates will be deposited into a dedicated fund managed by the state registrar of motor vehicles. Money collected from this plate design will be distributed to support various causes, including civil rights education and programs honoring Dr. King's legacy, alongside other specialty plate funds that support health organizations, scholarships, and community programs. Motor vehicle registrants in Ohio who choose to purchase this plate will contribute to the fund, while the state will handle the collection and distribution of proceeds according to established procedures.