To amend section 3902.30 of the Revised Code to require private insurers to cover telehealth services for mental health services the same as for in-person mental health services.
Maddy summaryHB 691, the Community and Police Protection Act, requires law enforcement officers (including federal officers) to remove masks during public interactions while performing duties, except for medical masks (like N95s), safety masks (for smoke/environmental hazards), or SWAT team gear. It mandates officers to display their name and badge number visibly at all times during public contact. Violating these rules is a misdemeanor, with exemptions for undercover operations. The bill directly affects all state and federal officers interacting with the public, aiming to increase transparency in police-citizen encounters.
Maddy summaryHB 699 requires health insurance plans sold in Ohio to cover all prescription drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a patient's specific condition, provided the drug is recognized by an approved medical reference or peer-reviewed literature. It mandates coverage for all medically necessary services related to administering the drug, prohibits denials based solely on a drug's legal status, and exempts experimental drugs not FDA-approved for the condition or drugs contraindicated by the FDA. This directly affects health insurance issuers and policyholders by ensuring access to covered prescription drugs for diagnosed conditions. The bill does not require coverage for drugs not approved by the FDA or those deemed unsafe for the condition.
Maddy summaryHB 685 requires bars and clubs with specific permits to offer free or low-cost drink testing devices that detect date rape drugs like GHB, ketamine, and flunitrazepam within five minutes. The bill mandates businesses to post clear notices about the testing service and ensure devices are not expired. It establishes an anonymous, voluntary reporting system for positive test results, with data aggregated and made public for safety analysis - but not used for enforcement actions against businesses. This directly affects hospitality venues and their patrons seeking to verify drink safety.
Maddy summaryHCR 13 is a resolution urging Congress to formally designate the Buckeye Trail as a National Scenic Trail. The bill does not create new law but requests federal action to recognize this 1,300-mile hiking trail, which runs through Ohio, as part of the National Scenic Trail System. It directly affects Ohio's trail system and potential federal management, though it has no binding effect on Congress. The key mechanism is a formal recommendation sent to the U.S. Congress, not a policy change enacted by Ohio. This is a procedural request, not a legislative action.
To amend sections 2151.23, 2151.233, 2151.352, 3101.01, 3101.05, and 3109.011 and to repeal sections 3101.02, 3101.04, 3101.041, and 3101.042 of the Revised Code to repeal law that authorizes a person who is seventeen years of age to marry.
To honor the 50th anniversary of the original enactment of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and to urge the U.S. Congress to enact the IDEA Full Funding Act.
Maddy summaryThe context provided does not include details about the specific changes proposed in HB 660 or the provisions of section 5919.34 of the Revised Code. Without information on what the amendment to the Ohio National Guard Scholarship Program would actually alter (such as eligibility criteria, funding, or application processes), a summary of its concrete policy changes cannot be generated. The bill's title and abstract indicate it relates to amending the scholarship program, but the specific mechanisms or who it directly affects are not described in the provided text. A complete summary requires details about the proposed amendments, which are not included here.
To amend sections 2305.111 and 2315.18 of the Revised Code regarding childhood sexual abuse and student sexual abuse and to amend the version of section 2305.111 that is scheduled to take effect on October 12, 2028, to continue the change on and after that date.
To amend sections 4901.02 and 4901.021 and to enact section 4901.022 of the Revised Code to make various changes to the Public Utilities Commission nominating council and nomination process.
