Sen. Steve Huffman

Primary SB 268

In committee · Ohio Senate · Lead sponsor

Establish veterinarian telehealth visit requirements, procedures

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Ohio laws to establish specific requirements and procedures for veterinarians conducting telehealth visits. It defines the conditions necessary to form a valid veterinary-client-patient relationship remotely, such as seeing the patient recently or examining them in real-time. Key provisions mandate that veterinarians obtain informed consent, provide follow-up contact information, and inform clients that certain medications cannot be prescribed without an in-person exam. Additionally, the bill limits initial telehealth prescriptions to thirty days and prohibits prescribing controlled substances unless a physical examination has been performed.

In committee May 22, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 148

Passed · Ohio Senate · Co-sponsor

Enact the Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act, prohibits financial institutions in Ohio from requiring merchants to use special payment codes that identify them as firearms or ammunition retailers. It prevents banks and payment processors from refusing to process credit or debit card transactions solely because a merchant sells guns or ammo. While financial institutions can still decline transactions for fraud, legal compliance, or customer requests, the law specifically bars them from using merchant category codes to distinguish firearm sellers from other businesses. The bill also establishes enforcement measures where the Attorney General can issue notices and seek court injunctions against any entity that violates these privacy protections.

Passed May 21, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 92

Passed · Ohio Senate · Co-sponsor

Allow special election to be held in August for certain purposes

Maddy summaryThis bill allows local governments and school districts facing fiscal emergencies to hold special elections in August for specific offices, questions, or issues. It also permits the state to use an August special election to place statewide ballot measures on the ballot. The legislation requires these elections to follow the same deadlines as primary or general elections and assigns the full cost to the local political subdivision or taxing authority. Additionally, the bill includes funding provisions to reimburse election boards for conducting these special elections.

Passed May 21, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 255

In committee · Ohio Senate · Lead sponsor

Revise the law governing coroners and death certificates

In committee May 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 114

Passed · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Allow candidate pay certain child care costs with campaign funds

Passed May 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SR 362

Passed · Ohio Senate · Lead sponsor

In memory of Shirley A. Huffman.

Passed May 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 241

In committee · Ohio Senate · Lead sponsor

Expedite removal of unauthorized occupants; fraudulent deeds

In committee Apr 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SR 121

Passed · Ohio Senate · Co-sponsor

Urge continued investment in natural gas infrastructure

Passed Apr 24, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 241

Passed · Ohio Senate · Co-sponsor

Condemn People's Republic of China

Passed Apr 24, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SCR 8

Passed · Ohio Senate · Co-sponsor

Urge federal govt reduce processing time-veteran disability claim

Passed Apr 23, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track