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in committee · Ohio · Senate Oct 1, 2025

SB 238: Limit liability for firearms dealers re: firearm hold agreements

SB 238 limits legal liability for federally licensed firearms dealers when handling "hold agreements" (where a customer reserves a firearm but doesn't take it immediately, often due to background check processing). It directly affects licensed dealers and customers using such hold arrangements. The bill creates a new legal shield in Ohio law (section 2923.22), protecting dealers from lawsuits if they follow proper procedures for these holds. This changes the legal landscape by reducing a specific risk for dealers managing firearm reservations.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeSB 238 limits legal liability for firearms dealers, creating a legal shield that restricts the scope of accountability within the justice system for firearm hold agreements.80% confidence
Hearcel Craig (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Ohio · House Oct 1, 2025

HB 467: Prohibit public utilities from recovering political expenditures

To enact sections 4933.51, 4933.52, 4933.53, 4933.55, 4933.57, 4933.58, 4933.59, and 4933.60 of the Revised Code to prohibit certain public utilities from recovering political expenditure costs from their customers.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill promotes fiscal responsibility by preventing utilities from passing political expenditure costs to customers, thereby protecting customer funds.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyHB 467 prohibits public utilities from recovering political expenditures from customers, directly protecting utility consumers from increased costs.90% confidence
Tristan Rader (D) Lauren McNally (D) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · House Oct 1, 2025

HB 456: Regards amending a pre-1994 community reinvestment area

HB 456 amends Ohio law to expand the ability of certain municipalities to adjust community reinvestment areas established before 1994. The bill directly affects local governments with pre-1994 designated areas by allowing them to modify boundaries or other features without requiring new legislation for each change. Key provisions update the existing legal process to make amendments more straightforward, reducing administrative barriers. This concrete policy change streamlines how communities can adapt reinvestment areas to current needs while maintaining their designated status.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHB 456 streamlines the process for managing community reinvestment areas, which are tax-related economic development tools, promoting more efficient local fiscal management.75% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingThe bill streamlines the process for municipalities to adjust community reinvestment areas, which can facilitate housing development and revitalization.75% confidence
Jamie Callender (R)
in committee · Ohio · Senate Oct 1, 2025

SB 260: Enact the Voter Registration Modernization Act

To amend sections 3501.01, 3503.09, 3503.10, 3503.11, 3503.14, 3503.15, 3503.153, 3503.16, 3503.19, 3503.20, 3503.23, 3503.28, 3505.181, 3509.02, 3509.03, 3509.04, 3509.08, 3513.041, 3513.05, 3513.07, 3513.18, 3513.19, 3513.191, 3513.257, 3517.012, 3517.013, and 3599.12; to enact section 3503.071; and to repeal section 3513.20 of the Revised Code to permit an elector to change party affiliation through the voter registration process and to name this act the Voter Registration Modernization Act.
Michele Reynolds (R)
in committee · Ohio · House Oct 1, 2025

HB 470: Create an automatic voter registration system

To amend sections 3501.05, 3503.09, 3503.12, 3503.13, 3503.16, 3503.19, 3503.21, 3503.28, 3503.30, 3503.33, 3505.181, 3505.183, 3599.11, 3599.18, 4506.07, 4507.06, and 4507.51; to enact new section 3503.11; and to repeal section 3503.11 of the Revised Code to create an automatic voter registration system.
Terrence Upchurch (D) · 8 co-sponsors
passed · Ohio · House Oct 1, 2025

HR 252: Honoring Trinity United Methodist Church on its One Hundred Fiftieth Anniversary.

This bill (HR 252) is a ceremonial resolution honoring Trinity United Methodist Church for its 150th anniversary. It does not create new laws or policies; it simply expresses the House's recognition of the church's historical significance. The resolution directly affects the church by formally acknowledging its milestone anniversary. No specific individuals, groups, or government actions are impacted by this non-binding expression of honor.
Haraz Ghanbari (R)
passed · Ohio · House Oct 1, 2025

HR 254: Honoring the Dover High School softball team on winning the 2025 Division III State Championship.

This resolution formally recognizes the Dover High School softball team for winning the 2025 Division III State Championship. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the legislature. The bill directly honors the student-athletes and their achievement. (1 sentence)
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill honors a high school team, directly recognizing and celebrating an achievement within the K-12 education system, thereby strengthening its positive perception.75% confidence
Jodi Salvo (R)
in committee · Ohio · House Oct 1, 2025

HB 449: Enact the Better Access to Health Care Act

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.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill's title, "Better Access to Health Care Act," directly indicates an intent to improve healthcare access, further supported by modifying laws for advanced practice registered nurses.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill modifies occupational licensing and regulations for advanced practice registered nurses, directly impacting their employment standards and professional scope, likely advancing their roles.80% confidence
Riordan McClain (R) Tim Barhorst (R)
in committee · Ohio · Senate Oct 1, 2025

SB 271: Designate Charlie Kirk Memorial Day

SB 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.
Al Cutrona (R) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · Senate Oct 1, 2025

SB 269: Revise the Small Loan Act

SB 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.
George Lang (R)
in committee · Ohio · Senate Oct 1, 2025

SB 252: Prohibit a person from declawing a cat

SB 252 bans the declawing procedure for cats in Ohio. The law directly affects cat owners and veterinarians by prohibiting the surgical removal of a cat's claws. This new law makes it illegal for anyone to perform declawing, which involves amputating a cat's toes, and applies to all cats within the state. The key provision is a clear prohibition on the procedure, not a requirement for alternative care.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeSB 252 criminalizes cat declawing, expanding the scope of acts subject to law enforcement and the criminal justice system, aligning with 'expands criminalization'.90% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentThe bill bans declawing, directly restricting the scope of services veterinarians can legally perform, thereby limiting a specific aspect of employment within that occupation.65% confidence
Al Cutrona (R) Hearcel Craig (D) · 1 co-sponsor
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