Sen. Al Cutrona

Maddy summarySB 164 requires health insurers in Ohio to disclose how they use artificial intelligence in underwriting and claims decisions. It mandates transparency about AI algorithms, prohibits biased or discriminatory outcomes, and requires human review for significant coverage denials involving AI. The bill directly affects health insurers operating in Ohio and ensures policyholders receive clear explanations for AI-driven decisions impacting their coverage. Key provisions include requiring insurers to document AI systems and establish processes to address potential bias before implementation. This regulation aims to protect consumers from opaque or unfair AI practices in health insurance.

Maddy summarySR 88 is a ceremonial Senate Resolution honoring Brendon Kilpatrick as the 2024 Football Championship Subdivision Punter of the Year. It formally recognizes his athletic achievement through a symbolic gesture by the legislature. This resolution has no policy impact, budgetary effect, or direct impact on any laws or constituents. It serves solely as a commemorative statement.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 81) honoring the Austintown Fitch High School competition cheer team for winning the 2025 OASSA Division 2 Building State Championship. It formally congratulates the team members - Amadi Beardsley, Skylin Christopher, Brianna Gay, and others - and their coaches on their achievement, recognizing their dedication and performance. The resolution has no policy impact; it simply expresses Senate recognition through a formal congratulatory statement.

To amend sections 9.04, 9.07, 120.03, 120.041, 120.06, 120.14, 120.16, 120.18, 120.24, 120.26, 120.28, 120.33, 120.34, 149.43, 149.436, 149.45, 1901.183, 2152.13, 2152.67, 2301.20, 2307.60, 2317.02, 2701.07, 2743.51, 2901.02, 2909.24, 2929.02, 2929.13, 2929.14, 2929.61, 2930.19, 2937.222, 2941.021, 2941.14, 2941.148, 2941.401, 2941.43, 2941.51, 2945.06, 2945.10, 2945.13, 2945.21, 2945.25, 2945.33, 2945.38, 2949.02, 2949.03, 2953.02, 2953.07, 2953.08, 2953.09, 2953.10, 2953.21, 2953.23, 2953.71, 2953.72, 2953.73, 2953.81, 2967.05, 2967.12, 2967.13, 2967.193, 2967.194, 2971.03, 2971.07, 3901.87, 5101.56, 5120.113, 5120.53, 5120.61, 5139.04, and 5919.16 and to repeal sections 109.97, 120.35, 2725.19, 2929.021, 2929.022, 2929.023, 2929.024, 2929.025, 2929.03, 2929.04, 2929.05, 2929.06, 2945.20, 2947.08, 2949.21, 2949.22, 2949.221, 2949.222, 2949.24, 2949.25, 2949.26, 2949.27, 2949.28, 2949.29, 2949.31, and 2967.08 of the Revised Code to abolish the death penalty, to modify the number of jurors that may be challenged in cases where a defendant may be sentenced to life imprisonment, and to prohibit public funding for the use of lethal injection drugs in nontherapeutic abortions, assisting suicide, and executing a death sentence.

Maddy summaryHB 107 officially designates a specific stretch of Interstate 90 in Cleveland, running between East 72nd and East 105th Streets, as the "Cleveland Firefighter Johnny Tetrick Memorial Highway." This change directly affects drivers and travelers using that portion of the interstate by formally naming it in honor of a local firefighter. The bill authorizes the state director of transportation to install physical signs along the road to display the new name. Once effective, this legislation serves as a permanent commemorative marker rather than altering any traffic rules or regulations.

Maddy summaryHB 432 updates Ohio's career-technical education laws by strengthening oversight for community schools and clarifying substitute teacher licensing. The bill requires school sponsors to conduct monthly financial and enrollment reviews, report findings to officials, and provide technical assistance to ensure schools follow their contracts and maintain performance standards. It also establishes new rules for substitute teaching licenses, allowing educators with related degrees to teach for unlimited days or those with unrelated degrees to teach for one semester with approval. Additionally, the legislation sets a transition timeline for existing career-technical teachers to adopt new professional or workforce development licenses while permitting them to continue renewing their current credentials until the deadline.

Maddy summarySB 131 clarifies how courts calculate compensatory damages for damaged vehicles in personal injury lawsuits. It requires courts to base vehicle damage awards on the difference between pre- and post-damage market value, repair costs (if lower than the value difference), loss of use during repairs, or salvage value for non-repairable vehicles. The bill also caps noneconomic damages (like pain and suffering) at $250,000 or three times the economic loss (max $350,000 per plaintiff, $500,000 per accident), with no cap for severe injuries like permanent deformity or loss of bodily function. This directly affects car accident victims seeking compensation for vehicle damage and related losses.

Maddy summarySCR 8 is a non-binding resolution urging the U.S. Congress to pass the RAIL Act (H.R. 971). It does not create new law but asks federal lawmakers to adopt the RAIL Act, which would require two-person crews on freight and passenger trains, increase train inspections, strengthen hazardous material placard rules for responders, and boost penalties for safety violations. The resolution references a 2023 Ohio train derailment as context but focuses on the RAIL Act’s proposed safety mechanisms. It directly affects federal rail safety policy and would impact all Class I rail operators if enacted. Ohio’s state legislature formally requests this action through the resolution.

Maddy summarySR 39 is a Senate Resolution memorializing Alan J. Zaleski, a former Ohio State Senator and decorated U.S. Marine Corps veteran. It expresses the Senate's condolences to his family and commemorates his service as a city councilman, county commissioner, and state senator, highlighting his career in business and community involvement. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is a formal expression of respect and remembrance. It was adopted by the Ohio Senate on February 25, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 38) honoring Annice Carter for her 30-year service with the Ohio Legislative Service Commission (LSC), including her prior work with the Ohio Legislative Budget Office. It formally recognizes her dedication, professionalism, and contributions to the Ohio General Assembly and state government. The resolution, adopted on February 18, 2025, extends a formal tribute and well-wishes for her retirement but does not create any new laws or affect policy.