Rep. Lauren McNally

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new type of driver's license specifically for people who have applied for a U.S. visa but are still waiting for final approval. To qualify, individuals must submit their standard driver's license application and provide proof that their visa application is currently being processed by immigration authorities. The license is valid for up to one year, cannot be renewed or transferred to another state, and must be replaced with a new interim license or a permanent one if the applicant's legal status is confirmed before it expires.

Maddy summaryHB 526 directs the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services to create new rules governing the Ohio Works First program, which provides cash assistance to low-income families with children. These rules will establish specific standards for eligibility, payment amounts, and the verification of income and citizenship for applicants and participants. The bill also outlines requirements for work activities, self-sufficiency contracts, and procedures for handling sanctions or errors in payments. Additionally, it defines key terms such as "countable income" and "strike" to ensure consistency in how the program is administered across the state.

Maddy summaryHB 541 amends state labor laws to require school employees to report suspected violations involving minors under sixteen years of age. The bill also mandates that employers maintain accurate lists of minor employees and provides enforcement officials with the authority to verify the age of workers who appear to be under eighteen. Key provisions include creating a dedicated enforcement fund to hire staff, increasing penalties for violations, and allowing for the detention of minors who refuse to provide their age and residence information to officials.

Maddy summaryHB 521 updates Ohio's child labor laws to specifically address minors working as performers in the entertainment industry, including films, television, radio, and theater productions. The bill creates a special exemption allowing minors under the age of fourteen to obtain age and schooling certificates if they are employed as performers, provided they are of compulsory school age and the work is legal. It also establishes safety protections by allowing accredited safety professionals to supervise hazardous conditions on set, which would otherwise be prohibited for minors. Additionally, the legislation clarifies the roles of various officials in enforcing these rules and requires employers to verify age certificates before hiring.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases criminal penalties for actions that disrupt elections, specifically targeting the intimidation of election officers. It directly affects individuals who attempt to interfere with election duties or obstruct the voting process. Under the new provisions, trying to intimidate an official or prevent them from working would be classified as a fifth-degree felony, while other disruptive acts like damaging election supplies or loitering to hinder the vote would remain first-degree misdemeanors. The legislation aims to provide stricter consequences for those who use force, fraud, or improper means to obtain ballots or destroy election materials.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires health insurance plans in the state to cover prostate cancer screenings for men who are at least forty years old and considered high-risk. Eligibility for this coverage is based on having a family history of prostate cancer or a personal diagnosis of a genetic alteration linked to increased risk. The law mandates that these screenings, which include tests like prostate-specific antigen checks and digital rectal examinations, be provided without any cost-sharing requirements such as copayments or deductibles. Additionally, the state insurance superintendent must create specific rules to define the types of tests covered and ensure screenings occur at least once every year.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the director of commerce to create and distribute a poster detailing various benefits and services available to veterans in Ohio. The poster must include information on programs like mental health treatment, educational resources, tax exemptions, and the armed forces designation on driver's licenses. Employers are permitted to display this poster in a visible area where employees can easily access it, and the state will provide copies to businesses free of charge.

Maddy summaryHB 519 restores the Clean Ohio Fund and places its administration under the Department of Development and the newly re-established Clean Ohio Council. The bill defines key terms related to brownfield cleanup, such as "property," "cleanup or remediation," and "institutional property," to guide how the fund is used. It creates a nine-member council with representatives from counties, municipalities, businesses, environmental groups, and the public to oversee the fund's operations. This council will meet regularly to review eligible projects and manage the distribution of resources for cleaning up contaminated sites.