SB 172 clarifies that individuals in the U.S. without legal authorization (often called "unlawfully present") are not protected from arrest under Ohio state law. It adds a new provision to Ohio's Revised Code, explicitly stating that such individuals cannot claim immunity from arrest by state law enforcement. This directly affects undocumented immigrants living in Ohio by removing a potential legal barrier to their arrest. The bill makes a specific change to state law without altering federal immigration status or creating new enforcement mechanisms.
To amend sections 1509.03, 1509.22, 1509.222, 1509.223, 1509.224, 1509.33, and 1509.99 and to repeal section 1509.226 of the Revised Code to expressly prohibit the surface application of brine from oil and gas wells on roads.
To amend section 3901.385 of the Revised Code to prohibit third-party payers from reducing reimbursement to health care providers based on certain factors.
HB 368 requires eviction records to be automatically sealed (removed from public access) after three years. This directly affects tenants who have faced eviction proceedings, as it limits how long such records remain visible to landlords, employers, or others conducting background checks. The bill creates a specific process under Ohio law (section 1923.111) to ensure records are sealed without requiring tenants to take additional action. This policy change aims to provide individuals with a clearer path to housing stability by reducing long-term barriers from past eviction history.
To enact section 3902.55 of the Revised Code to prohibit health plan issuers from requiring or inducing providers to collect copayments and other cost sharing amounts.
HB 410 prohibits Medicaid from paying for abortion services provided by specific abortion clinics or providers. This bill directly affects low-income Medicaid recipients who seek abortions at those designated facilities and the providers who would lose Medicaid reimbursement for such services. The key provision, added as section 5162.09 of the Revised Code, bans Medicaid funds from being paid to providers meeting certain criteria. As a result, abortions performed at these providers would no longer be covered by Medicaid, requiring patients to pay the full cost out-of-pocket or seek care elsewhere.
HB 371 amends Ohio law to require elected officials - including mayors, city council members, county commissioners, and state legislators - to report suspected child abuse or neglect, just like teachers and healthcare workers. This change directly affects all current and future elected officials in Ohio who may encounter situations involving child welfare. The bill updates existing mandatory reporter provisions to include these public officeholders, requiring them to immediately notify child protective services upon reasonable suspicion of abuse or neglect. This policy change expands the group of individuals legally obligated to report such concerns under Ohio Revised Code Section 2151.421.
HB 401 would officially designate May as "Myositis Awareness Month" in Ohio by adding section 5.2323 to the Revised Code. This symbolic recognition aims to increase public awareness about myositis, a rare inflammatory muscle disease affecting muscle strength and function. The bill does not create new regulations, funding requirements, or obligations for individuals or businesses - it solely establishes a formal state designation for awareness efforts during May.
To amend sections 2152.20, 2152.21, 4507.05, 4507.071, 4508.02, and 4510.311 of the Revised Code to make changes to the laws governing juvenile drivers.
Proposing to amend Section 6 of Article I of the Constitution of the State of Ohio to prohibit slavery or involuntary servitude in Ohio for the punishment of crime.
To amend section 169.01 and to enact sections 169.20, 169.21, 169.22, 169.23, 169.24, 169.25, and 169.26 of the Revised Code to provide for the safekeeping and management of unclaimed digital assets.
To amend sections 2929.28 and 5122.311 and to enact section 2923.26 of the Revised Code to enact the Universal Background Checks Act to require a firearm transfer to be made through a dealer, through a law enforcement agency, or pursuant to a specified exception, and to require a background check when a firearm is transferred.
