Maddy summaryHB 226 allows water utility companies to include the costs of replacing customer-owned water service lines in their rate filings, shifting the financial responsibility for these replacements from individual homeowners to the utilities. The bill requires the Public Utilities Commission to create a specific valuation report that tracks these replacement costs and any reimbursements previously given to customers, ensuring these expenses are accounted for separately. By including these costs in the official property valuation, the legislation enables utilities to recover the expenses through future customer rates rather than requiring customers to pay directly for the work. This change applies to water-works companies operating in the state and aims to clarify how infrastructure replacement costs are calculated and billed.
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Maddy summaryThis bill requires public and private schools, as well as public recreational facilities, to install automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and create emergency plans for their use. It mandates that staff at these locations complete training on AEDs and that student athletes receive education about sudden cardiac arrest before participating in sports. Additionally, the law prohibits students with a family history of sudden cardiac arrest or those who have fainted from playing sports until they are medically cleared, and it requires coaches to complete specific training. Local governments must also provide hospital relief payments related to these cardiac events, and the Ohio Department of Health is tasked with developing a model emergency action plan to guide schools and facilities.
Maddy summaryHB 301 amends several Ohio laws, including those governing nonprofit corporations and the dissolution of corporations, while also updating regulations for public depositories. The bill establishes a standing juvenile committee within the state criminal sentencing commission and expands the authority of local boards managing soldiers' memorials. Additionally, it allows for immediate appeals of court orders restricting state law enforcement and enables courts to order parents to attend conciliation in custody cases. These changes aim to streamline legal processes, enhance oversight of financial institutions, and improve juvenile justice administration.
Maddy summaryHB 56 increases penalties for drivers who flee from law enforcement and engage in stunt driving, while also requiring police agencies to provide specific training on motor vehicle pursuits. The bill expands the definition of aggravated vehicular homicide to include deaths or serious injuries caused by reckless or negligent driving in construction zones, even if the offense was only a minor speeding violation. Additionally, it reclassifies certain driving-related fees to be collected by county clerks and directs those funds toward title administration costs and clerical pay supplements. These changes apply to anyone operating vehicles such as cars, motorcycles, and utility trucks, with stricter consequences for repeat offenders or those driving without a valid license.
Maddy summaryHB 179 clarifies how time limits work in lawsuits involving vicarious liability, such as when an employer is held responsible for an employee's actions. The bill removes the rule that pauses a lawsuit's deadline if the defendant leaves the state or hides, but it keeps this pause in effect for standard statutes of limitations while excluding specific statutes of repose. Additionally, the law simplifies who must be sued in these cases by allowing plaintiffs to sue the primarily liable employee without necessarily including the employer, except in medical, dental, legal, and other professional malpractice claims. This change aims to streamline legal proceedings and overrule a previous court decision regarding how these time limits are calculated.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows individuals convicted of crimes while being victims of human trafficking to request the expungement of their criminal records. To qualify, applicants must prove by a preponderance of the evidence for misdemeanors or clear and convincing evidence for felonies that their participation in the offense resulted from their victimization. The process requires filing a detailed application with the sentencing court, which may hold a hearing where prosecutors can object and the judge evaluates specific factors such as the degree of duress and the seriousness of the crime. If approved, the conviction is legally treated as if it never occurred, and the court must notify relevant agencies to remove the record from public view. Applicants are responsible for paying a fifty-dollar fee to initiate the request, with a portion of those funds directed to state and county treasuries.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows licensed pharmacists, pharmacy interns, and pharmacy technicians to administer vaccines to patients in their pharmacies, expanding access to immunizations. To qualify, these staff members must complete a specific immunization training course, maintain current basic life-support certification, and follow a treatment protocol established by a physician. The law also requires pharmacists to observe patients for adverse reactions, notify primary care providers for most shots, and obtain parental consent for children under eighteen. Additionally, the bill authorizes pharmacists to provide emergency medications like epinephrine if a patient has a severe allergic reaction to a vaccine.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that honors St. George Serbian Orthodox Church in Lorain, Ohio, on the occasion of its 100th anniversary. The measure formally congratulates the church for its century of service to the community and expresses appreciation for its contributions to spiritual and social life. It directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to the church as a record of this recognition.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution honoring the life of William Thomas Ariss, a retired Ohio State Highway Patrol officer and former Warren County sheriff. It formally acknowledges his public service, military background, and community involvement while expressing the Senate's condolences to his family. The resolution concludes by directing the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the tribute to Ariss's family.