Sen. Andrew Brenner

To amend section 9.79; to enact new sections 4710.01, 4710.02, 4710.03, and 4710.04 and sections 4710.05, 4710.06, 4710.07, 4710.08, 4710.09, 4710.10, 4710.11, 4710.12, 4710.13, 4710.14, 4710.15, 4710.16, 4710.17, 4710.18, and 4710.19; and to repeal sections 4710.01, 4710.02, 4710.03, 4710.04, and 4710.99 of the Revised Code to provide for the licensure of debt services providers.

Maddy summarySB 249 would authorize pharmacists to dispense ivermectin without a prescription by enacting section 4729.44 of Ohio's Revised Code. This change would allow patients to obtain ivermectin directly from pharmacies, bypassing the requirement for a physician's order. The bill establishes specific conditions for this dispensing process, including requirements for pharmacist verification. It directly affects pharmacies and patients seeking ivermectin for medical purposes without a prescription.

To amend sections 742.16, 742.33, 742.34, 5705.06, and 5705.31 and to repeal section 742.311 of the Revised Code regarding contributions to the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund.

Maddy summarySR 196 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the Olentangy High School baseball team for winning the 2025 Division I State Championship. It formally recognizes the team's achievement through a resolution adopted by the legislature. This bill does not create new laws, allocate funding, or affect any specific policies; it solely provides symbolic recognition to the team and school. The resolution directly affects the team members, coaches, and school community by formally acknowledging their championship victory.

Maddy summarySB 100 would create a new exemption in Ohio's Revised Code (section 3901.96) for nonprofit agricultural membership organizations, excluding them from certain insurance regulations. This bill directly affects nonprofit groups that represent farmers or agricultural interests, such as cooperatives or industry associations. The key provision removes these specific organizations from requirements like licensing or consumer protection rules that typically apply to insurance providers. This change is purely procedural, altering regulatory scope without creating new benefits or costs for the state.

Maddy summarySR 197 is a Senate Resolution honoring the Olentangy High School girls lacrosse team for winning the 2025 Division I State Championship. This resolution serves as a ceremonial expression of recognition with no legal effect or policy changes. It directly acknowledges the team's athletic achievement and does not impact any laws, funding, or regulations. The bill is purely symbolic and does not involve any substantive legislative action.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative Senate resolution (SR 194) adopted by the Ohio Senate on September 30, 2025, to honor Mary Rose Oakar, a former U.S. Representative from Ohio's 14th District and Ohio State Representative. The resolution recognizes her historic role as the first Democratic woman from Ohio, Arab-American woman, Syrian-American, and Lebanese-American elected to Congress, highlighting her work on women's issues, Social Security, elder care, and downtown Cleveland revitalization. It also notes her service on the Cleveland City Council, Ohio House of Representatives, State Board of Education, and her leadership in the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee. The resolution serves as a formal tribute to her legacy and is transmitted to her family.

To enact section 4113.13 of the Revised Code regarding the creation and display of a poster containing information on benefits and services for veterans.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 192) proposes recognizing October 4, 2025, as "Rutherford B. Hayes Day" in Ohio. It is a ceremonial resolution with no binding legal effect or policy changes. The measure directly affects Ohio residents by designating a specific date for commemoration of Rutherford B. Hayes, the 19th U.S. President and Ohio native. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or impact any specific group or policy.

Maddy summarySB 119 designates a specific portion of U.S. Route 36 in Delaware County as "Freedom Parkway." This bill is purely ceremonial, renaming a section of existing highway without creating new laws or affecting policies. It directly affects the road signage and official records for that segment of U.S. Route 36 in Delaware County. The bill does not alter traffic rules, funding, or any other operational aspects of the highway.