Rep. Josh Williams

Primary HB 42

In committee · Ohio House · Lead sponsor

Require certain agencies to collect and report citizenship data

To amend section 3301.0714 and to enact sections 107.26, 2965.01, 2965.02, 3301.0717, 5101.546, 5107.101, and 5162.138 of the Revised Code to require certain agencies to collect and report data concerning the citizenship or immigration status of persons with whom they come into contact.

Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill requires criminal justice agencies to collect citizenship data, expanding enforcement scope and potentially limiting rights, rather than promoting reform or protecting civil liberties.85% confidence EducationOpposes EducationBill mandates education agencies to collect sensitive citizenship data, imposing administrative burdens and potentially creating barriers or a chilling effect on educational access.80% confidence HealthcareOpposes HealthcareThe bill requires agencies, including those for Health and Human Services and Medicaid, to collect citizenship data, potentially restricting access to healthcare for non-citizens.80% confidence ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationThe bill mandates agencies to collect and report citizenship data, which can restrict immigrant access to services and increase state immigration enforcement.95% confidence

In committee Feb 5, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 19

In committee · Ohio House · Lead sponsor

Regards underage possession or consumption of alcohol

To amend section 4301.69 of the Revised Code to reduce the mental state, from knowingly to recklessly, that applies to the prohibition against allowing an underage person to possess or consume alcohol in a private or public place.

Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeLowers the mental state for an offense from 'knowingly' to 'recklessly,' expanding criminalization by making it easier to prosecute within the justice system.95% confidence

In committee Jan 28, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 12

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Enact the Jeff, Dave, and Angie Patient Right to Try Act

To enact section 3792.08 of the Revised Code regarding prescribing, dispensing, and administering drugs and to name this act the Jeff, Dave, and Angie Patient Right to Try Act.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill establishes a 'Patient Right to Try,' which expands patient access to drugs and protects their right to seek experimental treatments, thus advancing healthcare.95% confidence

In committee Jan 28, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 11

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Regards legislative rule approval and fiscal analyses of rules

To amend sections 106.02, 106.023, 106.024, 111.15, 119.03, and 119.04 and to enact sections 106.025, 106.026, 106.033, 106.10, 121.96, and 126.04 of the Revised Code to require legislative approval of administrative rules and other regulatory actions under specified conditions, to allow a JCARR chairperson to request a third-party fiscal analysis of a rule, and to require state agencies to publicly post policy documents.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill allows for third-party fiscal analyses of rules and requires legislative approval, which strengthens oversight and promotes fiscal responsibility in government spending and management.85% confidence

In committee Jan 28, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 16

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Prohibit certain restrictions on display of political yard signs

Maddy summaryThis bill prevents homeowner associations and similar groups from banning political yard signs on private property. Associations may still set reasonable limits on sign size (minimum 12 inches tall by 18 inches wide), location, and timing, but cannot prohibit signs during the 30 days before elections or restrict them below the specified size. It directly affects property owners who display political signs and homeowner groups that previously enforced sign restrictions. The law makes any rule violating these provisions unenforceable in court.

HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens property rights by limiting homeowner associations' ability to restrict political yard signs on private property, a component of the Housing topic.75% confidence

In committee Jan 28, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 18

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Enact the Ohio Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserve Act

To amend sections 145.11, 742.11, 3307.15, 3309.15, 3770.06, and 5505.06 and to enact section 135.146 of the Revised Code to address investments in exchange-traded products by the state retirement systems, to permit the Treasurer of State to invest certain interim funds in digital assets, and to name this act the Ohio Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserve Act.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHB 18 directly impacts state fiscal management by addressing investments for state retirement systems and permitting the Treasurer of State to invest interim funds in digital assets.90% confidence TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill permits the Treasurer of State to invest in digital assets and cryptocurrency, directly advancing the use and integration of these technologies within the state's financial system.95% confidence

In committee Jan 28, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 24

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Provide Medigap policies for certain Medicare-eligible persons

To amend sections 3923.33, 3923.331, 3923.332, 3923.337, 3923.338, 3923.339, and 3923.42 and to enact section 3923.3310 of the Revised Code to provide Medigap policies for Medicare-eligible individuals under the age of 65.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands health insurance coverage by providing Medigap policies to Medicare-eligible individuals under 65, improving access to healthcare services.95% confidence

In committee Jan 28, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 22

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Authorize homestead exemption for surviving military spouses

To amend sections 323.151, 323.152, 323.153, 4503.064, 4503.065, and 4503.066 of the Revised Code to authorize a full homestead exemption for surviving spouses of members of the uniformed services killed in the line of duty.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill authorizes a homestead exemption, providing tax relief for surviving military spouses, directly impacting taxation and fiscal policy.95% confidence HousingSupports HousingThe bill authorizes a homestead exemption, directly impacting property rights and reducing housing costs for surviving military spouses.90% confidence VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill authorizes a full homestead exemption for surviving spouses of military members killed in duty, directly expanding benefits for the veteran community.95% confidence

In committee Jan 28, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 14

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Urge Congress to ensure toxins and chemicals removed from food

To urge Congress to investigate the U.S. food supply to safeguard the future of our country by ensuring that all dangerous toxins and chemicals are removed from our food.

EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentThe bill aims to remove dangerous toxins and chemicals from the food supply, aligning with pollution control and environmental protection efforts to reduce harmful substances.80% confidence HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill aims to remove toxins from the food supply, directly safeguarding public health by preventing illness and promoting well-being, which advances the 'Healthcare' topic.85% confidence

In committee Jan 28, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Enact Ohio Property Protection Act

To amend sections 319.202, 5301.256, and 5323.02 of the Revised Code to modify the law that prohibits certain governments, businesses, and individuals from acquiring certain real property and to name this act the Ohio Property Protection Act.

HousingSupports HousingBill titled 'Ohio Property Protection Act' modifies laws on real property acquisition, directly addressing property rights, a core aspect of housing policy.88% confidence

In committee Jan 28, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track