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.
Maddy summaryHCR 33 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the longstanding partnership between Québec and Ohio. It recognizes their collaborative work through existing frameworks like the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers Conference, focusing on shared priorities including water management, trade, tourism, and economic cooperation. The resolution does not create new laws or policies; it merely symbolically reaffirms this relationship and directs the transmission of the resolution to Ohio officials and Québec's National Assembly.
To amend section 1321.44 and to enact sections 1317.081, 1321.142, 1321.412, 1321.593, and 1321.633 of the Revised Code to prohibit financing the purchase of a dog or cat.
Maddy summaryHB 621 changes how pet store license fees and penalties are handled. Instead of going to the general state treasury, these funds will now be deposited into a new "pet store license fund" created by the bill. The director of agriculture must use this dedicated fund to administer pet store regulations under the Revised Code. This bill directly affects pet store license holders (who pay the fees) and the state's administrative process for regulating pet stores, without altering the underlying requirements for pet stores.
To enact section 1345.023 of the Revised Code to enact the The Fee Transparency Act prohibiting a supplier from advertising, displaying, or offering a price for a good or service that does not include all mandatory fees and charges.
Maddy summaryHB 614, titled the "Second Chance Safety Act," provides civil immunity to federally licensed firearm dealers and law enforcement agencies that enter into firearm hold agreements with firearm owners. The bill creates a legal mechanism allowing owners to temporarily transfer firearms to these entities for safekeeping, with the agreement documented in writing. Key provisions shield dealers and agencies from civil lawsuits related to the hold agreement, such as claims of wrongful detention or loss. This policy change directly affects firearm owners seeking temporary storage solutions and the participating dealers/agencies handling such arrangements.
Maddy summaryHB 610 dissolves all existing academic distress commissions overseeing struggling school districts. It repeals the law that allowed for the creation of new commissions, ending the process of designating schools for this oversight. The bill directly affects school districts previously placed under academic distress, removing a state-level intervention mechanism. This change takes effect immediately as the bill declares an emergency.
Maddy summaryHB 57 requires Ohio schools to establish written policies allowing trained staff to administer overdose reversal drugs (like naloxone) during opioid overdose emergencies. It directly affects school staff, administrators, and students by creating clear protocols for emergency response. Key provisions include mandating staff training on drug administration, specifying when and how the drugs may be used, and requiring documentation of each administration. The bill aims to enable swift, life-saving interventions in school settings without requiring individual prescriptions for each incident. These changes apply to all public and private schools operating within Ohio.
Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 310) is a ceremonial resolution honoring the University of Toledo women’s volleyball team for winning the Mid-American Conference (MAC) championship in 2025 - their first MAC title. It directly recognizes the team’s achievement, including their NCAA Tournament berth, and acknowledges their coaching staff and athletic development. The resolution contains no policy changes or funding; it simply expresses the Ohio House of Representatives’ support through a formal congratulatory statement. A copy will be sent to the team by the House Clerk.
Maddy summaryHB 588 would apply Ohio's Civil Rights Law anti-discrimination protections to unpaid interns by amending two sections of the Revised Code. Currently, these protections do not cover unpaid interns, but the bill would extend them to include unpaid interns under the same employment anti-discrimination rules as paid employees. This change directly affects unpaid interns and their employers across Ohio, requiring equal treatment in hiring, assignments, and workplace conditions. The key mechanism is the explicit amendment of state law to include unpaid interns within the scope of the Civil Rights Law's employment provisions.
