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signed · Ohio · House Sep 7, 2026

HB 31: Require electronic recordings of all parole board hearings

To amend sections 149.43 and 5149.10 and to enact section 5149.102 of the Revised Code to require electronic recordings to be made of all parole board hearings and to make electronic recordings of full parole board hearings public records.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill HB 31 enhances transparency and accountability in the criminal justice system by requiring electronic recordings of parole board hearings and making them public records.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill mandates the use of electronic recordings, requiring the adoption and implementation of technology within government operations.75% confidence
Latyna Humphrey (D) Brian Stewart (R) · 25 co-sponsors
signed · Ohio · Senate Sep 7, 2026

SB 223: Require ODNR discount program for veterans, service members

To amend section 1546.04 of the Revised Code to require the ODNR Chief of the Division of Parks and Watercraft to establish a discount program for veterans and service members for park services and rentals.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill mandates a discount program, which will reduce revenue for the ODNR, thereby limiting state income and affecting fiscal management.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill explicitly requires a discount program for veterans for park services and rentals, directly providing a benefit to this group.95% confidence
Tom Patton (R)
signed · Ohio · House Sep 7, 2026

HB 311: Designate EMS week in Ohio

HB 311 designates the third full week of May each year as "EMS Week in Ohio" under Ohio law. This bill directly affects Ohio residents and emergency medical services (EMS) personnel by establishing a recognized period for public acknowledgment of their work. The key provision is the statutory designation of the specific week, creating no new policies or funding but formally honoring EMS contributions. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no direct impact on healthcare operations or regulations.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentHB 311 formally honoring EMS personnel elevates public recognition of their labor, indirectly supporting this employment sector.65% confidence
Jim Hoops (R) Erika White (D) · 33 co-sponsors
passed · Ohio · House Aug 27, 2026

HR 528: Honoring Stebbins Plumbing on its One Hundredth Anniversary.

This Ohio state resolution formally congratulates Stebbins Plumbing on its one hundredth anniversary and recognizes the company's long-standing contributions to the local economy. The bill highlights the business's history of providing plumbing services to residents and businesses, as well as its commitment to quality workmanship and customer satisfaction. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send an authenticated copy of the resolution to the company as a tribute to its centennial milestone.
Tom Young (R)
passed · Ohio · House Aug 27, 2026

HR 529: Honoring Team Ohio on winning the 2026 Special Olympics U.S.A. Games Division 1 Championship in basketball.

This bill is a commemorative resolution from the Ohio House of Representatives that honors Team Ohio for winning the Division 1 basketball championship at the 2026 Special Olympics U.S.A. Games. It formally recognizes the specific athletes on the team and commends their dedication, teamwork, and sportsmanship during the competition. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to send an authenticated copy of the document to Team Ohio as a gesture of appreciation.
Dan Troy (D) Tristan Rader (D) Eric Synenberg (D) Bride Sweeney (D) Phil Robinson (D)
introduced · Ohio · House Aug 27, 2026

HB 995: Prohibit state agency providing free electric vehicle charging

To enact section 125.848 of the Revised Code to prohibit a state agency from generally providing free charging at an electric vehicle charging station.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyProhibiting free EV charging removes a financial incentive for adoption, potentially slowing the transition to electric vehicles and clean energy infrastructure.75% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationThe bill prohibits state agencies from providing free electric vehicle charging, which restricts a specific transportation service and removes an incentive for EV adoption.85% confidence
Ty Mathews (R) Mark Hiner (R)
introduced · Ohio · House Aug 27, 2026

HB 994: Enact the Joining-Opportunities Business and Schools (JOBS) Act

To amend section 5751.98 and to enact sections 3333.46 and 5751.55 of the Revised Code to enact the Joining-Opportunities Business and Schools (JOBS) Act to authorize and offer tax incentives for qualified education partnerships between institutions of higher education and private employers.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill authorizes tax incentives to foster partnerships between higher education institutions and private employers, strengthening educational access and workforce development.85% confidence
David Thomas (R) Nick Santucci (R)
signed · Ohio · House Aug 26, 2026

HB 462: Regards student use of a nasal epinephrine delivery device

HB 462 updates Ohio school health policies to allow schools to stock and administer nasal epinephrine devices for students with severe allergies without requiring a separate prescription for each student. It directly affects students with life-threatening allergies, school nurses, and staff who may need to respond to allergic reactions. The key provision removes the requirement for individual prescriptions per student, enabling schools to maintain a stock of the device for immediate use in emergencies. This change streamlines access to critical treatment during allergic reactions at school. The bill amends existing sections of Ohio's Revised Code governing school health procedures.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationHB 462 enhances student safety and well-being within schools by enabling immediate response to severe allergies, thereby protecting the educational environment.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareHB 462 improves patient access to immediate, life-saving health services (nasal epinephrine) for students with severe allergies by streamlining school administration protocols.92% confidence
Tracy Richardson (R)
signed · Ohio · House Aug 26, 2026

HB 377: Regards use of light-based medical devices for hair removal

To amend section 4731.33 and to enact section 4731.331 of the Revised Code to revise the law governing the application of light-based medical devices for the purpose of hair removal.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill revises laws governing the application of light-based medical devices, a regulatory action that typically aims to improve safety or standards within healthcare practices.75% confidence
Kellie Deeter (R)
signed · Ohio · House Aug 26, 2026

HB 393: Require certain facilities assist inmates in obtaining ID cards

HB 393 requires community-based correctional facilities (like halfway houses or work release programs) to help inmates obtain state identification cards before their release. This applies specifically to individuals transitioning from community-based programs back into the general population. The bill mandates facilities provide assistance with ID applications, including necessary forms and documentation. This ensures released individuals have essential identification for accessing housing, employment, and public services.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates state-funded correctional facilities assist inmates with ID acquisition, requiring operational costs from the state budget for an essential re-entry program.75% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeHB 393 supports criminal justice by facilitating inmate rehabilitation and reducing recidivism through assistance with obtaining essential ID cards for reentry.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBy requiring facilities to help inmates obtain ID cards, HB 393 removes a significant barrier to accessing healthcare services and insurance for released individuals.80% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingHB 393 explicitly states that assisting inmates in obtaining ID cards helps them access housing upon release, removing a significant barrier for a vulnerable population.92% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentHB 393 helps released inmates obtain IDs, which is essential for accessing employment, thereby advancing their ability to participate in the labor market.80% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationHB 393 helps inmates obtain state ID cards, including driver's licenses. This facilitates legal access to personal transportation, supporting individual mobility within the transportation system.85% confidence
Gary Click (R) Darnell Brewer (D)
passed · Ohio · House Aug 24, 2026

HR 524: Honoring Good Shepherd United Methodist Church on its Centennial.

This Ohio House resolution formally congratulates Good Shepherd United Methodist Church in Parma on its one-hundredth anniversary. It recognizes the church's long-standing role in providing spiritual guidance and community support to local residents. The bill directs the Clerk of the House to send an official copy of the resolution to the church as a tribute.
Bill Roemer (R) Sean Brennan (D)
passed · Ohio · House Aug 24, 2026

HR 526: Honoring Bradlee Keehn as a 2026 Division IV OHSAA State Track and Field Champion.

This Ohio House resolution formally honors Bradlee Keehn for winning the 2026 Division IV OHSAA State Track and Field Championship. It recognizes his athletic performance, sportsmanship, and dedication as a senior member of the Fairless High School track team. The bill directs the Clerk of the House to send an authenticated copy of the resolution to Mr. Keehn in acknowledgment of his achievement.
Matt Kishman (R) Jodi Salvo (R)
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