To amend section 9.66 and to enact sections 3744.01, 3744.02, 3744.03, 3744.04, 3744.041, 3744.042, 3744.05, 3744.06, 3744.061, 3744.062, 3744.07, 3744.08, 3744.09, 3744.10, 3744.11, and 3744.12 of the Revised Code to impose various requirements concerning data centers, to name this act the Data Center Accountability and Citizen Protection Act, and to declare an emergency.
To amend sections 718.031, 718.08, 3123.89, 3123.90, 3770.03, 3770.06, 3770.07, 3770.071, 3770.073, 3770.10, 3772.01, 3772.02, 3775.01, 3775.02, 3775.03, 3775.04, 3775.041, 3775.051, 3775.06, 3775.09, 3775.10, 3775.12, 3775.14, 3775.15, 3775.16, 3775.99, 5747.01, 5747.062, 5747.063, 5753.01, 5753.07, and 5753.08; to amend, for the purpose of adopting a new section number as indicated in parentheses, section 3775.051 (3775.05); and to repeal sections 3770.23, 3770.24, 3770.25, 3775.05, and 3775.11 of the Revised Code to restrict certain sports gaming activities and to name this act the Save Ohio Sports Act.
Maddy summaryHB 766 designates October as "Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Awareness Month" by adding a new section to the state's Revised Code. This bill directly affects state government records and official designations, establishing October as a recognized month for AAC awareness. The key provision is the formal addition of Section 5.63 to the Revised Code, which codifies the month's name and purpose. The legislation does not change funding, create new programs, or alter existing laws, but rather establishes an official state designation for awareness purposes.
Maddy summaryHB 646 creates the Data Center Study Commission to examine the impacts of data centers within the state. The commission, composed of 13 appointed members (including from the Governor and legislative leaders), will study environmental effects, electrical grid strain, water usage, economic impacts, and other factors through public meetings. It must submit a report to state leaders within six months, after which the commission will dissolve. This bill does not change current regulations but establishes a process for gathering data to inform future decisions about data center development.
To amend sections 4723.01, 4723.43, 4723.432, 4729.01, 4731.27, 4731.35, and 4761.17; to enact new section 4723.433 and section 4731.513; and to repeal sections 4723.433, 4723.434, and 4723.435 of the Revised Code to revise the law governing the practice of certified registered nurse anesthetists.
Maddy summaryHB 956 requires certain Medicaid providers to prove they have specific liability insurance before offering transportation or in-home care services. Providers must submit annual proof of commercial automobile insurance for transportation services and maintain a liability policy covering at least $250,000 for bodily injury or death when delivering in-home care. The bill defines in-home care services broadly to include personal care, home health, and other Medicaid services provided in residential or community settings. This legislation directly affects individuals and organizations currently providing these services under the Medicaid program.
Maddy summaryHB 951 proposes to remove semitrailers from the definition of "motor vehicle" within the state's Motor Vehicle Sales Law. This change would mean that semitrailers are no longer subject to the specific regulations and licensing requirements currently applied to other motor vehicles under this law. The bill directly affects dealers and sellers who currently operate under these rules for semitrailers, as well as the legal framework governing their sales. By explicitly excluding semitrailers from the law's scope, the legislation aims to clarify their regulatory status without altering rules for other vehicle types.
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 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.
