Rep. Nick Santucci

To amend sections 5104.015 and 5104.04 and to enact sections 5104.044, 5104.303, 5104.304, and 5104.361 of the Revised Code to require video surveillance of child care centers, to establish an online portal for tracking child care center attendance, to require investigations of waste, fraud, and abuse allegations relating to providers of publicly funded child care, and to name this act the Child Care Fraud Prevention Act.

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.

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.

To honor the distinguished service and exceptional valor of the men and women of the United States Navy and to commemorate the 250th anniversary of its founding.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 272) is a ceremonial resolution formally recognizing the John F. Kennedy Catholic School boys golf team for winning the 2025 Division III State Championship. It directly honors the team and school without creating any new laws, funding, or obligations. The resolution serves solely as a symbolic acknowledgment of their athletic achievement. As a commemorative measure, it does not affect policy or require implementation.

To amend sections 2903.06, 2903.08, 4508.02, and 4511.213 and to enact section 5501.28 of the Revised Code to increase penalties for failing to slow down or change lanes when approaching specified stationary vehicles, to increase penalties for vehicular homicide and vehicular assault resulting from that offense, and to name this act Philip Wigal's Law.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 273) is a non-binding resolution honoring the Niles Rotary Club for achieving its 100th anniversary. It directly recognizes the club's community service and longevity but does not create any new laws, funding, or obligations. The resolution serves solely as a ceremonial acknowledgment by Congress, with no impact on policy or affected parties. As a procedural measure, it contains no substantive provisions or mechanisms beyond expressing appreciation.

Maddy summaryHB 568 would limit the amount that can be withheld from payments to contractors until a private construction project is completed. The bill, which would create section 4113.63 in Ohio's Revised Code, sets a maximum cap on the holdback amount project owners may retain. This directly affects private construction contractors and project owners by reducing the financial burden on contractors who often face delayed payments. The policy change aims to improve cash flow for contractors by ensuring they receive a larger portion of payments during project execution.

Maddy summaryHR 268 is a commemorative resolution honoring McDonald High School for the centennial of its football program. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it is purely symbolic recognition. The bill formally acknowledges the school's 100-year history of football through a congressional resolution. This type of procedural measure is common for celebrating local milestones without legislative impact.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution honoring Wendy Zhan upon her retirement as director of the Ohio Legislative Service Commission. It does not create new laws or affect policy; it is solely a symbolic gesture to recognize her service. The resolution formally expresses the legislature's appreciation for her work. No concrete policy changes or direct impacts on constituents are involved.