Rep. Jodi Salvo

Maddy summaryHB 662 increases penalties for disrupting religious gatherings at tax-exempt places of worship or virtual religious meetings. It raises the offense from a fourth-degree misdemeanor to a first-degree misdemeanor (felony) when someone intentionally disturbs a physical religious service at a tax-exempt location or disrupts a virtual religious gathering using electronic means like video conferencing. The bill specifically targets acts that obstruct meetings, make disruptive gestures, or utter words that outrage the group, but only in these defined religious contexts. This change directly affects individuals who interfere with religious assemblies, both in person and online, by imposing stricter legal consequences.

To enact sections 3373.01, 3373.02, and 3373.03 of the Revised Code to prohibit a middle or high school athlete from earning compensation from the athlete's name, image, or likeness.

Maddy summaryHB 658 would create a new "SHELTER" specialty license plate option for Ohio vehicle owners. This plate would be available for purchase as an alternative to standard license plates, adding it to the state's existing specialty plate program under Revised Code section 4503.728. The bill does not specify funding mechanisms or direct beneficiary organizations, focusing solely on establishing the plate design. It is currently in committee review following its introduction on January 27, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 213 designates a specific portion of Interstate 70 in Licking County as the "Tuscarawas Valley Memorial Highway." This bill changes the official name of that highway segment for signage and government records. It directly affects drivers, local communities, and state transportation departments using that section of I-70. The change is purely administrative, adding a commemorative name without altering traffic laws or funding.

Maddy summaryHB 599 designates October 14 as "Charlie Kirk Memorial Day" in Ohio, establishing a ceremonial observance to honor an individual named Charlie Kirk. This procedural bill does not create new policies, alter existing laws, or affect any specific group or program. It solely adds a commemorative date to the state's calendar through an amendment to the Revised Code. The bill has no substantive policy impact beyond the symbolic recognition.

To amend sections 3314.03 and 3326.11 and to enact sections 109.881, 3329.11, 3329.12, 3329.13, 3375.03, 3375.031, 3375.032, 4113.35, 4113.36, and 4113.37 of the Revised Code regarding the provision of online library database resources by public schools, public libraries, and state agencies.

Maddy summaryHCR 21 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps. It does not create new laws or affect any individuals or policies; its sole purpose is to formally acknowledge this historical milestone. The resolution serves as a symbolic gesture of appreciation for the Marine Corps' service and legacy. As a procedural measure, it has no direct legislative impact beyond commemoration.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 277) is a ceremonial resolution honoring Brice Fuller for winning the 2025 Division III State Cross Country Championship. It does not create any new laws or policies; it solely serves to formally recognize Fuller's athletic achievement through a congressional resolution. The resolution directly affects Brice Fuller by publicly acknowledging his championship victory. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding effect or impact on legislation.

Maddy summaryHR 227 urges the U.S. Department of Justice to prioritize connecting the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database - which tracks crime records - and the NamUs (National Missing and Unidentified Persons System) database. This non-binding resolution does not create new laws but calls on the DOJ to accelerate efforts to integrate these systems. The goal is to help law enforcement more quickly match missing persons reports with unidentified remains stored in NamUs. It directly affects law enforcement agencies and families of missing persons by improving access to critical case information.

To amend sections 3109.051, 3109.11, and 3109.12 of the Revised Code to require a court to order compensatory parenting time or companionship or visitation for failure to comply with, or interference with, an order or decree providing for parenting time or companionship or visitation.