Rep. Mark Johnson

To amend section 2903.13 of the Revised Code to enact the Courtroom Employee Protection Act to increase the penalty for assault when the victim is a judge, magistrate, prosecutor, or court official or employee.

To amend sections 928.01, 928.06, and 3719.01 and to enact sections 930.01, 930.02, 930.03, 930.04, 930.05, 930.06, 930.07, 930.08, 930.09, 930.10, 930.11, 930.12, 930.13, 930.14, 930.15, 930.16, 930.17, and 930.99 of the Revised Code to regulate the manufacture, distribution, and sale of inhalable and ingestible hemp products.

Maddy summaryHB 182 prohibits public water systems (like municipal utilities) from adding fluoride to drinking water. It creates a new legal requirement banning this practice and repeals the existing rule that previously allowed it. The bill directly affects all public water systems operating in the state by requiring them to stop fluoride addition if enacted. This is a straightforward policy change that would eliminate fluoride as a standard additive in public water supplies.

Maddy summaryHB 187 would require Ohio public school districts to schedule a daily moment of silence for prayer, reflection, or meditation on moral, philosophical, or patriotic themes, instead of allowing them to choose whether to do so. This applies to all K-12 school districts and specifies that participation must be voluntary, with no student required to join, including if it conflicts with their religious beliefs. The bill also prohibits school policies that promote religion or restrict students’ free expression of religious beliefs in schools. It repeals the current optional language in Ohio law to implement this mandatory daily practice.

Maddy summaryHB 193 establishes Ohio's ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) account program, allowing individuals with disabilities to save money in tax-advantaged accounts without losing eligibility for means-tested public assistance programs like SSI or Medicaid. The bill directs the Ohio Treasurer to administer the program, including setting up accounts, collecting fees, and ensuring federal tax benefits, while requiring accounts to be used only for qualified disability expenses. Crucially, it specifies that funds in these accounts - along with contributions and distributions - are disregarded when determining eligibility for state-funded assistance programs, directly protecting beneficiaries' access to support. The program applies to Ohio residents with disabilities who meet federal eligibility criteria for ABLE accounts.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) honoring Ross Allen Boggs, Jr., a former Ohio House member and community leader. The resolution expresses the Ohio House of Representatives' condolences to his family and pays tribute to his life, including his service as a legislator, teacher, coach, and township trustee. It has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or groups. The House formally adopted this memorial resolution on March 26, 2025.

To amend sections 319.301, 319.302, 523.06, 1545.21, 3316.041, 3316.06, 3358.11, 3505.06, 5705.03, 5705.218, 5705.2111, 5705.221, 5705.233, 5705.261, and 5705.412 and to repeal section 5705.192 of the Revised Code to eliminate the authority to levy replacement property tax levies.

To amend section 3902.50 and to enact sections 3902.75, 3902.76, and 3959.151 of the Revised Code to limit insurer accreditation requirements for pharmacies, to implement drug cost reporting requirements for pharmacy benefit managers, and to name this act the Community Pharmacy Protection Act.

To amend sections 3311.053, 3501.01, 3505.03, 3505.04, 3513.04, 3513.05, 3513.052, and 3513.19 and to repeal sections 3513.254, 3513.255, 3513.256, and 3513.259 of the Revised Code to require state and school district board members to be nominated by primary election and to appear on the ballot with a party designation.

Maddy summaryHB 154 requires school districts to approve property tax exemptions for new residential construction or remodeling in designated "community reinvestment areas" before they can be granted. Property owners seeking these exemptions must submit applications to a housing officer, who then forwards them to the local school board for approval within 45 days. The bill ensures school districts have a formal role in approving exemptions for residential properties, though it includes an alternative where owners can pay school districts 25% of estimated tax savings instead of seeking approval. This directly affects homeowners and developers in areas designated for community reinvestment, changing how tax exemption approvals are processed.