Budget & Taxes

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

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Benefits Veteran Mental Health

in committee · Ohio · House Sep 15, 2025

HB 410: Prohibit Medicaid funds for certain abortion providers

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.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill directly restricts government spending by prohibiting Medicaid funds for certain abortion services and providers, limiting fiscal management.85% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareHB 410 restricts health coverage and limits patient access to specific abortion services for low-income Medicaid recipients by prohibiting Medicaid funds for certain providers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Women's Health

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in committee · Ohio · House May 21, 2025

HB 277: Regards employment status of health care workers

To amend sections 4111.03, 4111.14, 4113.15, 4121.01, 4123.01, 4141.01, and 5747.01 and to enact section 4113.87 of the Revised Code to specify that a health care worker is not the employee of a health care worker platform or health care facility for purposes of specified laws under certain circumstances.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesReclassifying health care workers as non-employees reduces employer tax obligations and contributions to state unemployment and workers' compensation funds, limiting state revenue.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareThe bill reclassifies healthcare workers as non-employees for certain laws, potentially reducing their benefits and protections, which weakens the position of medical professionals.85% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentHB 277 specifies that health care workers are not employees under certain laws, which typically weakens worker protections, benefits, and employment standards associated with employee status.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Gig Economy

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Apr 2, 2025

SB 166: Prohibit health insurance, Medicaid electronic claim fees

To amend sections 3901.382 and 5164.46 of the Revised Code to prohibit fees for electronic claims submission by health insurer and the Medicaid program.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill prohibits the Medicaid program from collecting electronic claim fees, which would reduce a potential revenue stream for the state budget.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits electronic claims fees, reducing administrative burden/costs for health insurers & Medicaid, strengthening the healthcare system.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill prohibits fees for electronic claims submission, which encourages the adoption and use of digital processes and technology in healthcare administration.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicaid

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in committee · Ohio · House Nov 19, 2025

HB 592: Regards municipal incorporation

HB 592 updates Ohio's requirements for new cities seeking incorporation. It raises the minimum territory size from 2 to 4 square miles, increases the required population density from 800 to 1,000 people per square mile, and lowers the per capita valuation threshold from $3,500 to $2,500 for property subject to general taxation. The bill also changes petition rules to require 51% voter approval based on the previous governor's election turnout, and mandates specific maps, valuation statements, and name availability checks. Additionally, it prohibits incorporating military base areas without federal defense approval. The bill repeals outdated sections of the Revised Code related to municipal incorporation.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesLowers the per capita valuation threshold for property subject to general taxation for new cities, potentially weakening their fiscal foundation.80% confidence

Tags Local Government

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passed · Ohio · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 92: Regards unpaid water, sewer, and trash charges at rented property

To amend sections 321.261, 701.10, 729.49, 735.29, 743.04, and 743.06 and to enact sections 319.65, 701.101, 701.102, 701.103, 701.20, 701.21, 701.22, 701.23, 701.24, 701.25, 701.26, 701.30, 701.31, 701.32, 701.33, 701.35, 701.36, 701.37, 701.38, 701.39, 701.40, 729.491, 729.492, 729.493, 735.291, 735.292, 743.041, 743.042, 1901.187, and 1907.033 of the Revised Code regarding limitations on recovery and lien imposition by municipalities against property owners of non-owner-occupied properties for unpaid water, sewer, and disposal services rates and charges.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill limits municipalities' ability to recover unpaid utility charges and impose liens, directly impacting their revenue collection and fiscal management for these services.80% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingHB 92 limits municipal recovery and lien imposition against property owners of non-owner-occupied properties for unpaid utilities, which protects landlord property rights.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership Tenant Rights

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 5, 2025

HB 26: Enact Protecting Ohio Communities Act

To amend sections 9.63, 4501.06, 5747.50, 5747.502, 5747.51, and 5747.53 and to enact sections 9.631, 9.632, 9.633, and 5747.504 of the Revised Code to require state and local authorities to cooperate with the federal government in the enforcement of immigration laws, to prescribe funding reductions for noncompliance, to name this act the Protecting Ohio Communities Act, and to declare an emergency.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill prescribes funding reductions for state and local authorities that do not comply with federal immigration enforcement, directly impacting government spending and fiscal management.85% confidence ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandates state/local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement, expanding their duties and the scope of criminal justice involvement, aligning with 'expands criminalization'.90% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill prescribes funding reductions for state and local authorities that do not cooperate with immigration laws, which could impact entities providing Health and Human Services.65% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationThe bill mandates state and local authorities cooperate with federal immigration enforcement and imposes funding reductions for noncompliance, which restricts and increases enforcement related to immigration.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 26, 2025

SB 118: Regards lien limits for unpaid water, sewer, disposal services

To amend sections 321.261, 701.10, 729.49, 735.29, 743.04, and 743.06 and to enact sections 319.65, 701.101, 701.102, 701.103, 701.20, 701.21, 701.22, 701.23, 701.24, 701.25, 701.26, 701.30, 701.31, 701.32, 701.33, 701.35, 701.36, 701.37, 701.38, 701.39, 701.40, 729.491, 729.492, 729.493, 735.291, 735.292, 743.041, 743.042, 1901.187, and 1907.033 of the Revised Code regarding limitations on recovery and lien imposition by municipalities against property owners of non-owner-occupied properties for unpaid water, sewer, and disposal services rates and charges.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill imposes limitations on recovery and lien imposition by municipalities for unpaid services, which could restrict their revenue collection and fiscal management.85% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergySB 118 limits lien imposition and recovery for unpaid services from electric and gas utilities, potentially weakening their financial stability within the energy sector.75% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingThe bill establishes limitations on municipal lien imposition against owners of non-owner-occupied properties, thereby protecting property rights within the housing topic.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership

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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 & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill proposes to withhold Local Government Fund distributions from municipalities or counties using ranked choice voting, directly limiting government spending and fiscal management for those entities.90% confidence

Tags Elections Local Government

passed · Ohio · House Jun 11, 2026

HB 284: Require US-produced iron, steel be used on state-funded projects

To amend sections 153.011, 153.99, 3333.071, and 5525.21 of the Revised Code to require iron or steel that is produced in the United States be used on projects supported by state funds.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesHB 284 mandates the use of US-produced materials for state-funded projects, thereby restricting government spending flexibility and fiscal management options.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentHB 284 requires US-produced materials for state projects, which is likely to increase demand for domestic manufacturing, supporting US employment and job creation.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationHB 284 requires US-produced iron/steel for state-funded projects. This impacts transportation infrastructure construction, potentially strengthening its domestic supply chain.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement

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