To amend sections 3721.60, 3721.61, 3721.63, and 3721.65 of the Revised Code to make changes regarding electronic monitoring of a resident's room in a long-term care facility.
Maddy summaryHB 249 amends three sections of Ohio's Revised Code (2907.09, 2907.39, and 4301.25) to enact the "Indecent Exposure Modernization Act." The bill's abstract does not specify the exact changes to these code sections or the concrete policy modifications. Therefore, a detailed summary of the bill's provisions, affected parties, or key mechanisms cannot be provided based on the available abstract. The abstract only confirms the bill's purpose is to enact this specific modernization act through these code amendments.
Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes May 2026 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Month in Ohio. It directs the Clerk of the House to send copies of the resolution to news media outlets to publicize the designation. The bill aims to increase public understanding and support for individuals with ALS and their families, though it does not create new funding or policy changes.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires health care providers to inform patients before and after administering medication for a chemical abortion that it may be possible to reverse the procedure if the patient changes their mind before taking the second medication. The law mandates that providers give patients printed instructions and direct them to a state health department website and hotline with information about abortion pill reversal services. Providers who fail to provide this notice could face civil penalties of up to $5,000 per day, while patients, biological fathers, and grandparents may file civil lawsuits for damages if the notice requirement is not met. The bill also directs the state health department to create a website with resources and contact information for providers who offer reversal services.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution honoring L. Helen Rankin, a former Ohio state representative who passed away. It formally expresses condolences to her family and acknowledges her 16 years of public service, during which she served on the Finance and Appropriations and Human Resources committees. The resolution highlights her advocacy for women's health, children, and social services, and directs the House Clerk to send a copy of the document to her family.
To amend sections 3314.03, 3326.11, 3328.24, 3701.132, and 3715.60 and to enact sections 3313.8110, 3345.88, 3715.601, 3715.602, 3715.603, 3715.604, 3715.605, and 5101.548 of the Revised Code to regulate imitation meat and egg products.
To amend section 4117.10 and to enact section 4113.25 of the Revised Code to prohibit certain nondisclosure or confidentiality agreements regarding sexual abuse of a child.
To amend section 2929.18 of the Revised Code to delay financial sanctions for one hundred eighty days after an offender's release from prison or completion of transitional control.
Maddy summaryHB 102 prohibits sex offenders and child-victim offenders from residing within 2,000 feet of a victim’s home or loitering within 1,000 feet of that home. The bill directly affects individuals convicted of sex offenses who are subject to residency restrictions under Ohio law. Key provisions establish clear distance limits: a 2,000-foot buffer for living near a victim’s residence and a 1,000-foot buffer for lingering or loitering. These changes aim to enhance safety for victims by limiting close proximity to their homes.
Maddy summaryHCR 13 is a resolution urging Congress to formally designate the Buckeye Trail as a National Scenic Trail. The bill does not create new law but requests federal action to recognize this 1,300-mile hiking trail, which runs through Ohio, as part of the National Scenic Trail System. It directly affects Ohio's trail system and potential federal management, though it has no binding effect on Congress. The key mechanism is a formal recommendation sent to the U.S. Congress, not a policy change enacted by Ohio. This is a procedural request, not a legislative action.
