To amend sections 2307.601, 2901.05, and 2901.09 and to enact sections 2901.091 and 2901.092 of the Revised Code to enact the Ohio Self-Defense Act to modify the law regarding self-defense.
Maddy summaryHR 255 is a commemorative resolution honoring the late Mary Rose Oakar, a former Ohio House Representative and Cleveland City Council member. It expresses the Ohio House of Representatives' condolences to her family and memorializes her career, highlighting her service on committees focused on banking, aging, and public housing, as well as her advocacy for breast cancer research, Lake Erie protection, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. The resolution has no policy impact - it serves solely as a symbolic tribute to her legacy. It was adopted by the Ohio House on October 1, 2025.
To enact sections 5.2322, 5.2411, 5.2412, 5.2413, 5.2414, and 5.268 of the Revised Code to make specified day and week designations relating to agriculture and to name this act the Agriculture Appreciation Act.
Maddy summaryHR 241 is a resolution to honor Charles James Kirk by commemorating his memory, likely through naming a public space or facility in his honor. This procedural bill does not create new laws or policies but serves as a symbolic tribute to Kirk's legacy. It is intended to recognize his contributions or impact, though specific details about the commemoration are not provided in the abstract. As a non-substantive resolution, it requires congressional approval but does not affect existing legislation or regulations.
To amend sections 2923.11, 2923.111, 2923.122, and 2923.17 and to enact section 2923.50 of the Revised Code to enact the Second Amendment Protection Act to safeguard the right to keep and bear arms.
To enact section 5534.448 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of United States Route 6 in Lorain County as the "Police Officer Phillip Wagner Memorial Highway."
Maddy summaryHB 419 creates a new specialty license plate in Ohio titled "Save22." This bill amends specific sections of the Revised Code to establish the plate's design and administrative process. Ohio residents who purchase this plate will contribute a portion of the fee to support the cause or organization associated with "Save22." The legislation directly affects vehicle owners choosing this specialty plate option, with no additional policy changes beyond plate creation.
Maddy summaryHR 209 is a non-binding resolution honoring Derrick Taylor for winning the 2025 Division II State Track and Field Championship. It directly recognizes an individual high school athlete's athletic achievement. The bill contains no policy changes or funding mechanisms; it serves solely as a formal expression of commendation by the House of Representatives. This is a ceremonial resolution with no legal effect.
Maddy summaryHB 318 updates Ohio's Medicaid Estate Recovery Program rules by amending sections 5162.21 and 5162.211 of the Revised Code. The bill directly affects the estates of deceased Ohio Medicaid recipients, as it changes how states can recover costs for long-term care services from those estates. Key provisions involve modifying the legal framework governing when and how recovery claims are processed against assets like real estate or personal property after a beneficiary's death. This is a procedural policy change affecting Medicaid program administration, not a new benefit or funding measure.
Maddy summaryHB 312 would designate the walleye as the official fish of the state by adding a new section (5.037) to the Revised Code. This bill does not impose new regulations or affect specific groups; it is a symbolic measure to formally recognize the walleye as a state emblem. The key mechanism is the legal addition of this designation to the state's official symbols, replacing any prior designation with the walleye. This change would appear in state documents and official communications as a non-regulatory emblem.
