To amend sections 340.011, 340.03, 340.032, 340.036, 340.041, 340.05, 340.08, 5119.22, 5119.221, 5119.25, and 5119.99 and to enact section 340.038 of the Revised Code to modify various laws regarding boards of alcohol, drug addiction, and mental health services and to impose penalties for not registering recovery housing residences.
To enact section 4113.13 of the Revised Code regarding the creation and display of a poster containing information on benefits and services for veterans.
SB 27 designates March 20th as "Ameloblastoma Awareness Day" in Ohio. This symbolic designation raises public awareness about ameloblastoma, a rare benign jaw tumor, but does not create new laws, funding, or obligations. The bill affects the general public and those impacted by ameloblastoma by formally recognizing a day for education and awareness. It is a procedural measure with no substantive policy changes.
SB 20 designates the first week of May each year as "Ohio Stroke Awareness Week" through a new section in the Revised Code. This procedural bill creates a formal observance period to highlight stroke prevention and treatment, directly affecting Ohio residents through public health messaging. It does not establish new programs, funding, or requirements - only the official naming of the awareness period. The bill’s sole mechanism is the statutory designation in the code.
HB 4 designates September 19 as "Ohio Stillbirth Prevention Day" in the state's Revised Code. This procedural bill establishes an annual observance to raise public awareness about stillbirth prevention. It directly affects Ohio residents by creating a designated day for education and community efforts related to stillbirth. The bill does not change existing laws or allocate funding; it simply names a specific date for awareness purposes.
To enact sections 3724.01, 3724.02, 3724.03, 3724.04, 3724.05, 3724.06, 3724.07, 3724.08, 3724.09, 3724.99, 5164.27, and 5166.111 of the Revised Code regarding prescribed pediatric extended care centers.
To amend section 5747.98 and to enact section 5747.74 of the Revised Code to create an income tax credit for employers that provide paid leave to organ donors.
To enact sections 5.2322 and 5.2323 of the Revised Code to designate June as "Male Wellness Month" and the third Monday in June as "Take Your Dad to the Doctor Day."
To amend section 5747.98 and to enact section 5747.87 of the Revised Code to authorize a nonrefundable income tax credit for small employers that cover their employees with an individual coverage health reimbursement arrangement.
HB 48 modifies Ohio's income tax deductions for contributions to 529 college savings plans and ABLE accounts (for people with disabilities). It changes the deduction limits outlined in the Revised Code, affecting Ohio taxpayers who contribute to these accounts. The bill adjusts how much individuals can deduct from their state taxable income for these specific savings contributions. This directly impacts residents using these accounts for education or disability-related expenses. The change alters the state tax benefit structure for these financial tools without altering federal rules.
