Sen. Catherine Ingram

To amend section 149.43 of the Revised Code to prohibit a law enforcement agency for charging a fee for preparing or producing a video public record for a person known or presumed to be depicted in the video.

Maddy summarySB 121 designates April as "Counseling Awareness Month" in Ohio state law. This procedural bill adds a formal designation to the Revised Code, encouraging public awareness efforts related to counseling services. It directly affects Ohio residents by promoting recognition of counseling resources during April, though it does not create new programs or funding. The bill is currently pending in committee after being introduced on February 25, 2025.

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.

To amend sections 319.20, 1923.06, 1923.08, 1923.09, 3781.10, and 5321.17 and to enact sections 120.522, 120.531, 319.204, 1923.111, 1923.16, and 3781.181 of the Revised Code to revise the law governing eviction, residential building code enforcement, and real property transfers.

To enact sections 4723.95, 4731.45, 4732.34, 4743.11, 4757.46, and 4758.73 of the Revised Code to prohibit certain licensed health care professionals from engaging in conversion therapy for minor patients.

To confirm the appointment of James Tressel as Lieutenant Governor of Ohio in accordance with Section 17a of Article III of the Constitution of the State of Ohio.

Maddy summarySB 75 increases the penalty for failing to report a lost or stolen firearm or dangerous ordnance to law enforcement. It directly affects firearm owners who lose or have their weapons stolen, requiring them to report immediately or face stricter consequences. The bill amends Ohio law to elevate the penalty for this specific violation from a misdemeanor to a more severe classification (described as "misdemeanor of the fourth first degree" in the text, though the exact classification appears to be a typo). This is a concrete policy change to strengthen accountability for firearm reporting, not a procedural or commemorative measure.

Maddy summarySB 80 allows counties to establish their own motor fuel quality testing programs to check gasoline and diesel at retail locations for octane levels, sediment, and water content. County auditors (or designated staff) can test fuel at pumps and storage tanks, requiring retail dealers to permit testing without charging fees. Violations - like excessive water in ethanol fuel or incorrect octane levels - trigger orders to stop sales until compliance is confirmed, with potential civil penalties deposited into the county general fund. The bill mandates testing equipment meet ASTM industry standards and requires counties to share all test data publicly via the agriculture department’s website.