To enact section 3345.211 of the Revised Code to enact the Campus Self-Defense Act to allow adults to carry nonlethal self-defense weapons on state institution of higher education campuses.
To enact section 4955.37 of the Revised Code to establish "Safe Zones" on railroad tracks for the safety of railroad employees and to name this act the Paul Payne Safe Zone Act.
Maddy summaryHB 821 proposes to officially recognize the Loveland Frog as Ohio's state cryptid. This designation honors a legendary creature reported in the river near Loveland, which has inspired local culture, tourism, and creative works. The bill adds a new section to the state's Revised Code to formally adopt this folklore figure into state symbolism. It directly affects the state's official records and cultural identity by elevating a local legend to an official status.
To amend sections 3705.07, 3705.08, 3705.16, and 4731.22 and to enact sections 4731.2211 and 4731.742 of the Revised Code to require physicians to sign death certificates electronically.
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 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 187.01, 187.04, and 4313.02 and to enact sections 117.57, 127.20, and 187.15 of the Revised Code to modify the law governing JobsOhio and to name this act the JobsOhio Transparency Act.
Maddy summaryHB 507 prohibits individuals from receiving money or benefits derived from prostitution activities. It directly affects people who profit from prostitution, such as those operating brothels or facilitating sex work. The bill amends Ohio Revised Code sections 2907.01 and 2923.31 and adds new section 2907.251 to establish this prohibition as a criminal offense. Violators could face penalties under the revised legal framework.
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 5119.393 and to enact sections 5119.398, 5119.399, 5119.3910, 5119.3911, 5119.3912, 5119.3913, 5119.3914, and 5119.3915 of the Revised Code to create a certificate of need program for recovery housing residences.
