Rep. Beryl Piccolantonio

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 645 proposes creating a refundable tax credit or rebate for homeowners and renters whose property taxes or rent exceed five percent of their income. The bill would allow eligible individuals to claim this financial assistance directly on their state tax returns to offset the cost of housing. Additionally, the legislation includes provisions for pass-through entities, such as partnerships or S corporations, to file a single tax return on behalf of their investors who are subject to state income tax. This mechanism would simplify the filing process for these businesses while ensuring investors receive their appropriate share of any credits or payments.

Maddy summaryHB 390 updates the rules for handling leftover money from property foreclosure sales in Ohio. When a sale generates more money than needed to pay debts, the court clerk must notify the property owner about the surplus balance. The bill establishes specific mailing procedures and timelines for delivering these notices, depending on whether the balance is large or small and whether the owner's address is known. If the owner does not claim the funds within a set period, the money is treated as unclaimed property and handled according to existing state laws.

Maddy summaryHB 675 establishes a Social Work Internship Grant Program to provide financial support for social work interns. The bill also creates specific tax exemptions for grants received under this program, shielding them from state and local income taxes. Additionally, the legislation updates definitions for municipal taxable income and outlines rules for calculating income for both residents and nonresidents, including provisions for net operating losses and various types of exempt income such as military pay and social security benefits.

Maddy summaryHB 399 creates a new tax credit for employers in Ohio who provide paid leave to employees donating organs. To qualify, the employer must use the federal E-Verify system and offer compensation equal to the employee's normal wages for up to thirty days of medically necessary recovery time. This credit allows qualifying businesses to reduce their tax liability by the amount of benefits paid, capped at $30 per day, with a maximum annual limit of $54,000 per employer. The bill also establishes a reporting requirement for the tax commissioner to track the number of claims and total credit values issued each year.

Maddy summaryHB 667 modifies the composition and operating procedures of the Ohio Ballot Board, which oversees the preparation of ballots for statewide elections. The bill requires the board to consist of the secretary of state and four appointed members, with no more than two members belonging to the same political party. Appointments are to be made by the secretary of state, the Senate leadership, and the House leadership, with specific rules ensuring that legislative members serving on the board must step down if their term in the legislature ends before their board term concludes. Additionally, the bill establishes a new co-chairperson role elected by the board to ensure balanced leadership and outlines how the board must handle complex initiative petitions by splitting them into separate proposals if necessary.

Maddy summaryHB 636 amends state law to prohibit same-sex marriages, declaring them void and refusing to recognize such unions performed in other jurisdictions. The bill also explicitly bans the state from extending specific legal marriage benefits to nonmarital relationships between people of any gender. Additionally, the legislation clarifies that it does not prevent marriage between individuals of different races.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that expresses the Ohio House of Representatives' support for a citizen-led redistricting initiative. It does not change any laws or create new policies but instead encourages Ohio voters to back a measure that would transfer map-drawing power from politicians to a commission of ordinary citizens. The text argues that current gerrymandering practices distort democracy and urges the public to support this reform to ensure fairer elections. Ultimately, the bill serves as a formal statement of endorsement rather than a substantive legislative change.

Maddy summaryHR 571 is a resolution that formally recognizes the third week of September as Asthma Peak Week in Ohio. It aims to raise public awareness about asthma, a condition affecting over 1.1 million people in the state, and highlights the importance of proper treatment and management during this time when hospital visits often increase due to fall allergies. The bill directs the House Clerk to send copies of the resolution to Ohio news media to help spread the message. This legislative action does not change laws or allocate funding but serves to draw attention to the health challenges associated with asthma.