Rep. Meredith Lawson‐Rowe

To amend sections 5747.08 and 5747.98 and to enact sections 5747.87 and 5747.88 of the Revised Code to authorize a nonrefundable income tax credit for the cost of handgun training and firearms storage and locking devices.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 239 proposes to designate the second week of April as National Library Week. If enacted, this bill would officially recognize this commemorative week by adding section 5.266 to the Revised Code.

To amend sections 5747.08 and 5747.98 and to enact section 5747.87 of the Revised Code to authorize a nonrefundable income tax credit for having a dog spayed or neutered or for completing a dog training course.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 243 designates April 5th as "Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez Ohio Community Service Day" in the state of Ohio. This bill enacts section 5.212 of the Revised Code to establish this new community service day.

To amend sections 120.521, 120.53, 1923.06, 1923.08, 3735.41, and 5321.17 and to enact sections 120.531 and 120.532 of the Revised Code to provide counsel to destitute defendants facing eviction and to make an appropriation.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) honoring Ross Allen Boggs, Jr., a former Ohio House member and community leader. The resolution expresses the Ohio House of Representatives' condolences to his family and pays tribute to his life, including his service as a legislator, teacher, coach, and township trustee. It has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or groups. The House formally adopted this memorial resolution on March 26, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 44) formally honors the Canal Winchester High School competition cheer team for winning the 2025 OASSA Division 2 State Championship in the game day building category. It expresses the Ohio House of Representatives' recognition of the team's achievement, dedication, and the support from coaches and their community. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely ceremonial, directing the House Clerk to send a certified copy to the school. As a symbolic gesture, it directly affects the cheer team and their school by providing official recognition.

To amend sections 4112.01 and 4112.05 of the Revised Code to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, to add mediation as an informal method that the Ohio Civil Rights Commission may use, and to uphold existing religious exemptions under Ohio's Civil Rights Law.

Maddy summaryHB 135 prohibits landlords and housing providers in Ohio from refusing to rent to tenants based on their lawful source of income, such as government benefits (e.g., SNAP, housing vouchers), retirement pay, or student loans. It directly affects landlords, property managers, and housing authorities by adding "lawful source of income" to the list of protected classes under housing law, alongside existing protections for race, disability, and other characteristics. The bill amends Ohio Revised Code to define "housing accommodations" broadly and explicitly ban discrimination in rental decisions based on how tenants legally earn or receive money. This change aims to prevent housing denial for people using public assistance or alternative income sources.

To amend sections 5747.01, 5747.08, and 5747.98 and to enact section 5747.36 of the Revised Code to authorize the refundable thriving families tax credit for certain income taxpayers with dependents who are minor children.