Rep. Allison Russo

Maddy summaryHR 280 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the Upper Arlington High School girls water polo team for winning the 2025 OHSAA (Ohio High School Athletic Association) State Championship. It provides formal recognition from the U.S. House of Representatives to the specific team and school. This bill does not create new laws or affect policies; it solely serves as a symbolic gesture of appreciation for their athletic achievement. The resolution directly affects the Upper Arlington High School team and their community through this official acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryHB 13 designates November 5th as "Roy Rogers Day" in Ohio, honoring the cowboy actor and entertainer. This ceremonial bill makes no policy changes or financial obligations; it simply adds a symbolic recognition to the state calendar. It directly affects Ohio's official observances but does not impact any specific groups, programs, or regulations. The bill’s sole provision is the naming of the date in the Revised Code.

Maddy summaryHB 562 allocates state funding to school districts to help them provide food options that meet students' religious dietary restrictions, such as halal, kosher, or vegetarian needs. The bill directly affects students with these restrictions and school nutrition programs responsible for meal planning. Its key mechanism is a specific appropriation (funding allocation) to support the development or expansion of compliant food services. This policy change requires schools to use the funds to improve dietary accommodations, without specifying exact menu requirements. The bill focuses on enabling schools to better serve religious dietary needs through financial support.

To amend sections 4109.01 and 4109.06 and to enact sections 1349.10, 4109.23, 4109.231, 4109.232, and 4109.233 of the Revised Code to require vloggers to hold in a trust account a portion of compensation earned from any content featuring minors and to name this act the Kid Influencer Protection Act.

Maddy summaryHB 228 designates a specific section of Interstate 280 in Lucas County as the "SSG Jack W. Coy Veterans Memorial Highway." This bill honors Sergeant First Class Jack W. Coy, a veteran, by naming the highway portion after him. The designation applies directly to the highway corridor in Lucas County and requires official signage to reflect the new name.

Maddy summaryHB 525 proposes to enact a new section of the Revised Code, section 4743.21. This new section specifically concerns the use of artificial intelligence in therapy services. The bill aims to establish regulations or guidelines for how AI can be utilized within these professional services.

To amend section 5119.84 and to enact sections 109.96, 109.961, 109.962, 109.963, 109.964, 109.965, 109.966, 109.967, 109.968, 109.969, 109.9610, 109.9611, 109.9612, 109.9613, 109.9614, 109.9615, and 109.9616 of the Revised Code to impose penalties on entities whose AI models suggest harming one's self or another person.

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.

To amend Section 381.10 of H.B. 96 of the 136th General Assembly to increase appropriations for the Campus Student Safety Grant Program for the biennium ending June 30, 2027.

Maddy summaryHB 293 designates the fourth Thursday of January each year as "NASA Day of Remembrance" in Ohio. This ceremonial bill creates a state observance to honor NASA's contributions and legacy, specifically affecting Ohio residents and state institutions through this symbolic recognition. It does not create new policies, regulations, or funding mechanisms - only establishes a recurring date for commemoration. The designation applies to state government activities and public awareness efforts within Ohio.