Rep. Lauren McNally

Maddy summaryHB 30 requires county, municipal, and state correctional facilities to provide female inmates with free feminine hygiene products, including tampons and sanitary napkins in various sizes, based on their individual needs. The law mandates that these facilities create written policies to prevent discrimination in product distribution and establish safe procedures for storage, disposal, and hygiene. Additionally, the bill ensures that female inmates receive at least one daily shower with hot water unless the facility is facing a specific emergency, such as a riot or staff shortage. This legislation applies to all female inmates regardless of their charge, disability status, or disciplinary separation.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates the Adverse Childhood Experiences Study Commission to develop legislative strategies for addressing childhood trauma. The commission will be composed of experts from various fields, including social work, law enforcement, medicine, and education, alongside individuals with personal experience of adverse childhood experiences. Appointed members will meet quarterly to review information and produce an annual report with recommendations for the General Assembly. The commission is authorized to operate for four years, after which it will be dissolved.

Maddy summaryHB 372 requires drivers of vehicles and trackless trolleys to stop within fifty feet of a railroad crossing under specific conditions, such as when warning signals are active, gates are lowered, or there is insufficient space or clearance to cross safely. The law mandates that operators of buses, school vehicles, and large trucks must stop, look, and listen before proceeding, while also prohibiting gear shifts while crossing the tracks. Violations of these rules are classified as misdemeanors, but courts may offer offenders the option to complete a rail safety training program instead of facing fines or jail time. Additionally, the bill establishes a process for the Public Utilities Commission to approve certain crossings as "exempt," allowing vehicles to cross without stopping if the commission determines it is safe after a public hearing.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates August 24 as "Ukraine Independence Day" in Ohio to formally recognize the date Ukraine declared itself an independent, sovereign, and democratic nation. The legislation requires the state to acknowledge this specific day in official records or ceremonies as a symbol of Ukrainian statehood. It does not alter existing laws or create new government programs, but rather establishes a commemorative observance within the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends election laws to ensure that state ballot questions are numbered consecutively based on the sequence from the previous election, resetting to number one once the count reaches 500. It also establishes a specific order for grouping local issues on ballots, such as county and municipal questions, and requires that the percentage of votes needed to pass each measure be clearly printed. Additionally, the legislation mandates that full text for ballot proposals be posted at polling places if a condensed version appears on the ballot itself. These changes aim to standardize how voters see and number ballot measures while ensuring transparency about voting requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 305 amends several Ohio Revised Code sections to update definitions and restrict how public funds can be used by local governments and legal aid organizations. The bill clarifies what constitutes a "political subdivision" and prohibits these entities from using taxpayer money to publish content that supports political candidates, promotes illegal activities, or engages in electioneering. Additionally, it limits legal aid funds to specific services for indigent clients and bars their use in criminal or fee-generating cases. The legislation also introduces new rules for public depositories, requiring them to notify governing boards if they are involved in federal regulatory corrective actions.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific stretch of State Route 170 in New Middletown as the "Police Chief Ronnie Ricketts, Sr. Memorial Highway" to honor a local law enforcement leader. The legislation authorizes the state transportation director to install signs along the road to display this new name. It does not change traffic laws or funding but simply updates the official title of the roadway within Mahoning County.

Maddy summaryHB 271 changes how ballot questions are numbered and organized on election ballots to ensure they follow a consistent sequence based on previous elections. The bill requires that state-level questions always appear at the top of the ballot, followed by county, municipal, township, and school district questions in a rotating order that shifts down one step each year. Additionally, it mandates that each question be numbered consecutively, starting with "1" for the top question, while resetting the count back to "1" once a state question reaches the number 500. This legislation also clarifies formatting rules, such as prohibiting bold text for property tax proposals and allowing condensed text summaries with full versions posted at polling places.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Hunger-Free Campus Grant Program to provide funding to state and private nonprofit colleges and universities that aim to reduce student food insecurity. The program prioritizes institutions with higher percentages of Pell grant-eligible students and allows funds to support existing basic needs infrastructure, build partnerships, and raise awareness about available resources. To qualify for a "hunger-free campus" designation, institutions must offer free meals or emergency funds to students in need and implement at least three specific measures, such as providing accurate information on food assistance programs, designating a staff contact for help, and conducting regular surveys on student food security. The bill also requires the Chancellor of Higher Education to create a tiered grant system where institutions with existing designations receive larger awards and mandates annual reporting on how the grants impact food security.

Maddy summaryHB 559 amends Ohio law to establish specific prison sentence ranges for various felony offenses, including first through fifth-degree felonies and crimes involving firearms. The bill directly affects courts and offenders by mandating minimum and maximum terms for convictions, such as setting a range of three to eleven years for first-degree felonies committed on or after March of the current year. It also introduces additional sentencing requirements for offenders convicted of serious violent crimes who also possess firearms, including mandatory extra prison time in certain cases. By defining these terms more precisely, the legislation aims to standardize sentencing outcomes for criminal acts without altering the underlying criminal statutes.