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.
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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 officially designates a specific stretch of highways in Greene and Brown counties as the Brigadier General Charles Young Memorial Historical Corridor. It defines the corridor by naming three connected sections of United States Routes 42, 68, and 62, along with the Simon Kenton Bridge. The legislation also authorizes the state director of transportation to place markers along these roads to indicate their new name. This change is primarily commemorative and does not alter traffic rules, funding, or other operational aspects of the highways.
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.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution honoring the memory of Dave Hobson, a former U.S. Representative and Ohio Senator who passed away. It formally expresses the Senate's condolences to Hobson's family and directs the Clerk to send a copy of the resolution to them. The text highlights Hobson's public service, including his leadership roles in the Ohio Air National Guard and his work on key state and federal legislation. As a commemorative measure, the bill does not create new laws or policies but serves to acknowledge his contributions and legacy.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution honoring the memory of Darrell W. Opfer, a former public official and community leader from Ohio. It formally expresses the state legislature's condolences to his family and acknowledges his service as a county commissioner, state representative, and educator. The resolution also directs the Senate Clerk to send a copy of the tribute to Opfer's family.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors the life of Roy L. Keeran, a veteran and long-time employee of the Howard Paper Mill who passed away. The bill formally acknowledges his contributions to his family and community, noting his service in the U.S. Army and his forty-nine-year career. It directs the Senate Clerk to send a certified copy of the resolution to Keeran's family as a tribute to his legacy.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution honoring the memory of Barbara C. Pringle, a former Ohio state representative and Cleveland City Council member who recently passed away. The measure formally expresses the Senate's condolences to her family and pays tribute to her long career in public service and her contributions to her community. It directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to Pringle's family as a gesture of respect.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors Hunter Armstrong, an Ohio resident, for winning a gold medal in the 4x100-meter medley relay at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The bill formally recognizes his athletic achievements alongside his teammates and directs the Senate Clerk to send a copy of the resolution to him as a tribute. It serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of his success rather than establishing new laws or policies.
Maddy summarySB 56 ratifies the Interstate Massage Compact, allowing Ohio to join an agreement with other states to create a multistate licensing system for massage therapists. This new framework aims to increase public access to services, improve safety, prevent fraud, and assist military families by enabling licensed professionals to practice across state lines with a single authorization. The bill establishes an Interstate Commission to oversee the program, facilitates the sharing of disciplinary and investigative information between states, and ensures that a therapist's home state retains authority to enforce its own laws even when the professional is working in another member state.