To amend sections 3.07, 3.17, 305.03, 503.241, and 3313.11 and to enact section 3.171 of the Revised Code to allow an elected official who is deployed on active military duty to retain the official's position and to attend meetings virtually.
To amend sections 2305.11 and 2307.46 and to enact section 2317.58 of the Revised Code to enact the Share the Health and Empower With Informed Notices (SHE WINS) Act regarding abortion informed consent.
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 Anthony Oscar, a sophomore wrestler at Clear Fork High School, for winning the 2026 Division II state championship in the 144-pound weight class. The legislation commends his athletic achievement and sportsmanship, noting that his victory marks the first state title in the school's wrestling program history. Upon passage, the House Clerk will send an official copy of the resolution to Oscar to acknowledge his accomplishment.
Maddy summaryThis Ohio House resolution honors Aiden Ohl for winning first place in the 2026 Division II State Wrestling Championship. The bill formally congratulates the Ontario High School senior athlete and praises his dedication and performance during the 2025-2026 season. It directs the Clerk of the House to send an official copy of the resolution to Ohl as a gesture of recognition.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally honors the Shelby High School girls 4x200-meter relay team for winning the Emerging Elite title at the 2026 Nike National Indoor Championships. It recognizes the team's record-breaking performance and the dedication of its members, Princess Timko, Ashley Montgomery, Madison Henkel, and Karlie Walp. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to send an official copy of the tribute to the school.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution that honors Madison Henkel, a student-athlete from Shelby High School, for winning the Division II girls long jump title at the 2026 Ohio Athletic Association Indoor State Championship. The measure formally recognizes her athletic achievement and good sportsmanship by having the House of Representatives transmit an authenticated copy of the resolution to her. As a procedural action, the bill does not create new laws or alter existing policies but serves solely to pay tribute to the individual athlete.
To amend sections 2907.321, 2907.322, and 2907.323 of the Revised Code to prohibit use of an artificially generated depiction of a minor for obscene purposes.
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.
