Sen. Catherine Ingram

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 100) honoring the Purcell Marian High School girls basketball team for winning the 2025 Division III State Championship. It directly recognizes the team's athletic achievement through a formal legislative expression of praise. The resolution has no binding effect or policy changes; it solely serves to publicly acknowledge their championship victory. As a procedural measure, it does not affect any laws, regulations, or individuals beyond this symbolic recognition.

To amend sections 3721.60, 3721.61, 3721.62, 3721.63, 3721.65, and 3721.66 of the Revised Code to make changes regarding electronic monitoring of a resident's room in a long-term care facility.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 80), not a law. It formally honors the Winton Woods High School girls basketball team for winning the 2025 Division II State Championship. The resolution expresses the Ohio Senate's congratulations to the team, their coach (Carlton Gray), and supporters, recognizing their achievement as a source of pride for Ohio. The resolution was adopted on March 25, 2025, and includes a copy sent to the school. It has no policy impact beyond symbolic recognition.

Maddy summarySB 140 defines "freestanding birthing center" as a facility providing low-risk pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum care without hospital licensing. It requires all such centers to have a written plan for transferring patients to a hospital during complications. Accredited centers (by the Commission for Accreditation of Birth Centers) are exempt from needing a formal hospital transfer agreement, while non-accredited centers must establish one with a local hospital. The bill, introduced in 2025, would affect birthing centers and their patients by setting specific operational standards for emergency transfers.

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 summarySB 139 designates May 13 as "Judge Nathaniel R. Jones Day" in Ohio. The bill creates a ceremonial observance to honor Judge Nathaniel R. Jones, a civil rights attorney, judge, and law professor born on that date in Youngstown, Ohio. It does not create new legal requirements or affect any individuals or policies. The bill is purely commemorative, recognizing Jones' contributions to civil rights. The designation would be added to Ohio's Revised Code as section 5.295.

To amend section 5705.19 and to enact section 307.852 of the Revised Code to authorize counties and other political subdivisions to place on the ballot tax levies supporting pre-kindergarten programs and to establish conditions on a county's use of moneys derived from the levied tax.

To amend sections 4111.06, 4111.14, 5122.28, 5123.022, 5123.023, 5123.87, 5747.98, and 5751.98 and to enact sections 3304.45, 4111.061, 5747.87, and 5751.56 of the Revised Code to phase out the subminimum wage for individuals with physical or mental disabilities, to authorize a tax credit for purchases made from nonprofit corporations that hire such individuals, and to name this act the Ohio Employment First and Greater Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities Act.

Maddy summaryThis symbolic resolution (SR 51) condemns Russia's invasion of Ukraine and affirms Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity on the third anniversary of the invasion. It directs the Ohio Senate to express support for Ukraine's people through prayer and resolution, without creating new laws or funding. The resolution is non-binding and will be transmitted to Ohio's congressional delegation and media. It directly reflects Ohio's official stance but does not impose concrete policy changes or affect specific individuals or groups.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 42) formally honors Scott W. Stockman for his ten years of service to the Ohio Senate, specifically recognizing his roles as a legislative assistant, legal counsel, and staff advisor supporting the Senate Democratic Caucus. It commends his contributions to the legislative process and efficiency of state government, with the Senate committing to send him a certified copy of the resolution. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or affect policy.