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passed · Ohio · Senate Jun 16, 2026

SB 398: Create the Adopt a Trail Program

This bill creates the Adopt a Trail Program to allow volunteer groups to help maintain and improve trails on state-owned land. Under the program, approved volunteer groups can perform tasks such as spring cleanup, litter collection, accessibility improvements, and trail maintenance after applying to and receiving approval from the state division of parks and watercraft. The program requires volunteer groups to commit for at least two years, ensures all participants are at least eighteen years old, and prohibits activities that would reduce state employee hours or violate labor agreements.

Topics ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

passed · Ohio · Senate Jun 16, 2026

SB 342: Prohibit certain clauses from conservancy district contracts

To enact section 6101.162 of the Revised Code to prohibit a conservancy district's board of directors from including certain provisions, such as an indemnification clause, in a contract for the procurement of goods or services.

passed · Ohio · Senate Jun 16, 2026

SB 160: Regards prescription drugs and medication switching

SB 160 prohibits health insurance plans from making certain changes to drug coverage during a plan year, such as increasing patient costs, moving drugs to more restrictive tiers, or removing drugs from formularies (except for specific safety or manufacturer discontinuation reasons). It directly affects health insurance issuers and plan members by limiting how insurers can adjust coverage for prescription drugs. Key provisions include allowing generic substitution when available, preventing prior authorization for covered drugs, and exempting plans from restrictions if a drug’s cost rises more than 5% plus inflation. The bill aims to stabilize drug access for patients while permitting standard practices like formulary additions and generic substitutions.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Ohio · Senate Jun 16, 2026

SB 230: Authorize pharmacists to test, treat certain health conditions

To amend sections 1751.91, 3923.89, 4729.01, 5164.14, and 5167.051 and to enact section 4729.392 of the Revised Code to authorize pharmacists to screen, test, and provide treatment for certain respiratory health conditions.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Ohio · Senate Jun 16, 2026

SB 294: Declare the state's energy siting policy

SB 294 defines key energy terms for Ohio's policy, including "affordable energy source" (excluding advanced nuclear), "reliable energy source" (requiring 50% capacity and grid stability), and "clean energy source" (including nuclear and natural gas). It mandates that all utility facility applications prioritize affordable, reliable, and clean energy sources while requiring domestic production for non-nuclear energy and minimizing reliance on foreign adversary nations for critical materials. The bill directly affects utility companies seeking facility permits by setting these requirements for energy sourcing and infrastructure. It establishes these definitions and policies for future energy siting decisions without creating new regulatory requirements.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · Ohio · Senate Jun 16, 2026

SB 149: Enter into the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact

SB 149 would allow Ohio to join the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact, enabling Ohio-licensed respiratory therapists to practice in other participating states without obtaining separate licenses. The bill creates a "Compact Privilege," letting therapists provide care across state lines while still adhering to each state's specific rules and scope of practice. It preserves each state's authority to regulate licensing and protect public safety, requiring therapists to maintain an active Ohio license and comply with the laws of the state where care is delivered. This affects respiratory therapists seeking to work in multiple states, particularly for telehealth or temporary assignments, without changing Ohio's existing licensing requirements.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · Ohio · Senate Jun 16, 2026

SB 102: Enact the Gus Frangos Act

To amend sections 319.48, 319.54, 321.261, 321.263, 321.343, 323.25, 323.26, 323.28, 323.31, 323.33, 323.47, 323.65, 323.66, 323.67, 323.68, 323.69, 323.691, 323.70, 323.71, 323.72, 323.73, 323.75, 323.76, 323.77, 323.78, 323.79, 505.86, 715.261, 721.28, 1721.10, 1724.02, 2329.153, 3737.87, 3745.11, 3767.41, 5709.12, 5709.91, 5709.911, 5713.083, 5715.02, 5721.01, 5721.02, 5721.03, 5721.04, 5721.06, 5721.13, 5721.17, 5721.18, 5721.19, 5721.192, 5721.20, 5721.25, 5721.26, 5721.30, 5721.32, 5721.33, 5721.37, 5722.01, 5722.02, 5722.03, 5722.031, 5722.04, 5722.05, 5722.06, 5722.07, 5722.08, 5722.10, 5722.11, 5722.14, 5722.15, 5722.21, 5722.22, 5723.01, 5723.03, 5723.04, 5723.05, 5723.06, 5723.10, 5723.12, 5723.13, 5723.18, and 5739.02; to enact sections 5709.58, 5721.183, 5721.193, and 5723.20; and to repeal sections 323.74, 5721.14, 5721.15, 5721.16, 5722.09, and 5722.13 of the Revised Code to make changes to the law relating to tax foreclosures and county land reutilization corporations, and to name this act the Gus Frangos Act.

passed · Ohio · Senate Jun 16, 2026

SB 311: Regards the operation of public and chartered nonpublic schools

To amend sections 2151.354, 2152.19, 2919.24, 3313.11, 3313.411, 3313.536, 3319.222, 3319.24, 3319.31, 3319.316, 3319.391, and 3327.10; to enact sections 303.216, 519.216, 713.083, 2307.59, 3313.174, 3314.252, and 3319.3110; and to repeal section 3313.85 of the Revised Code regarding the operation of public and chartered nonpublic schools.

signed · Ohio · Senate Jun 16, 2026

SB 63: Prohibit use of ranked choice voting; withhold funding for use

To amend sections 3501.01 and 5747.502 and to enact sections 3505.011, 3513.141, 5747.504, and 5747.505 of the Revised Code to generally prohibit the use of ranked choice voting and to withhold Local Government Fund distributions from a municipality or chartered county that uses ranked choice voting.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

passed · Ohio · Senate Jun 16, 2026

SB 326: Require students complete a high school computer science course

To amend sections 3313.603, 3314.03, 3326.15, and 3328.22 and to enact sections 3313.6034 and 3313.6035 of the Revised Code to require school districts to offer, and students to complete, at least one high school computer science course.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Technology

passed · Ohio · Senate Jun 16, 2026

SB 324: Revise X-ray machine operator and radiation technician law

To amend sections 4773.01, 4773.02, 4773.03, and 4773.06 of the Revised Code to revise the law governing general X-ray machine operators and other radiation technicians.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

signed · Ohio · Senate Jun 16, 2026

SB 101: Regards recording of certain real property documents

To amend sections 3123.67, 4123.78, 4141.23, 5301.071, 5301.255, 5719.04, 5739.13, 5747.13, and 5749.07 of the Revised Code to require certain liens filed with the county recorder to set forth the last known address of the lien debtor and to require a memorandum of trust or other qualifying instrument concerning real property to be recorded.

Topics ✓ Housing