Sen. George Lang

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (SR 215), not a substantive bill. It formally honors Wendy Zhan for her 30 years of service to the Ohio Legislative Service Commission, a nonpartisan research and drafting agency that supports state lawmakers. The resolution expresses the legislature's appreciation for her contributions but does not create any new laws or policy changes. It directly affects Wendy Zhan by recognizing her service, with no impact on the public or other legislative processes.

Maddy summarySCR 10 is a symbolic Senate Concurrent Resolution supporting the Ohio Commission for the U.S. Semiquincentennial. It formally encourages the commission's work in planning and promoting Ohio's role in celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary (2026). This resolution has no binding legal effect and does not create new laws or directly affect residents or policies.

To enact sections 3779.01, 3779.02, 3779.03, and 3779.99 of the Revised Code to establish specified requirements governing the sale and testing of intoxicating hemp products.

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 271 designates October 14 as "Charlie Kirk Memorial Day" in the state's Revised Code. This procedural bill formally establishes an annual observance to honor Charlie Kirk, without altering any laws or creating new policies. It directly affects the state's official calendar and public recognition practices.

Maddy summarySB 269 revises Ohio's Small Loan Act to limit interest and fees on loans of $5,000 or less. It requires lenders to obtain a license from the Division of Financial Institutions if they want to charge more than the rate permitted for unlicensed lenders. Any loan contract violating these limits becomes void, meaning lenders cannot collect principal, interest, or fees from such loans. The bill also grants the Division of Financial Institutions authority to examine lenders, investigate violations, and issue subpoenas to enforce compliance.

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 1751.67, 2133.211, 3313.539, 3707.511, 3727.06, 3923.233, 3923.301, 3923.63, 3923.64, 4723.01, 4723.02, 4723.06, 4723.07, 4723.24, 4723.28, 4723.36, 4723.41, 4723.42, 4723.43, 4723.431, 4723.44, 4723.46, 4723.481, 4723.482, 4723.483, 4723.493, 4723.50, 4731.27, 4761.17, and 5164.07; to enact section 4723.439; and to repeal sections 4723.45 and 5164.73 of the Revised Code to modify the laws governing the practice of advanced practice registered nurses and to name this act the Better Access to Health Care Act.

To amend sections 106.01, 111.15, and 119.03 and to enact sections 106.10 and 111.151 of the Revised Code regarding regulatory-focused nongovernmental organizations and model administrative rules adopted by state agencies.

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.