Labor & Employment

signed · Ohio · Senate Jul 7, 2026

SB 276: Ratify the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists

SB 276 ratifies the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists, enabling Ohio to join a multi-state agreement. This allows school psychologists licensed in Ohio to practice in other participating states without obtaining additional licenses. The key provision removes licensing barriers for these professionals, directly affecting school psychologists seeking to work across state lines within the compact. The bill implements this by enacting specific provisions in Ohio's Revised Code.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationSB 276 supports education by removing licensing barriers for school psychologists, facilitating their ability to practice and provide essential services within schools across states.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareSB 276 removes licensing barriers for school psychologists, who provide mental health services, potentially improving access to these professionals within the healthcare sector.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentSB 276 removes licensing barriers for school psychologists, expanding their employment opportunities and professional mobility across state lines.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Labor & Employment

passed · Ohio · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 176: Establish a universal regulatory sandbox program

To enact sections 1357.01, 1357.02, 1357.03, 1357.04, 1357.05, 1357.06, 1357.07, 1357.08, 1357.09, 1357.10, 1357.11, and 1357.12 of the Revised Code to create a regulatory relief division within the common sense initiative office and to establish a universal regulatory sandbox program.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentThe bill establishes a 'universal regulatory sandbox program' and a 'regulatory relief division'. Such programs typically aim to ease regulatory burdens for businesses, which, if applied to labor and employment regulations, would likely weaken wor...60% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill establishes a universal regulatory sandbox program, which facilitates innovation and reduces regulatory barriers for new products and services, often in technology sectors.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Labor & Employment

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signed · Ohio · House Mar 20, 2026

HB 246: Require certain construction industry employers to use E-verify

To enact sections 4151.01, 4151.02, 4151.03, 4151.04, 4151.05, 4151.06, and 4151.07 of the Revised Code to require certain construction industry employers to use E-verify and to sanction specified hiring practices in the industry.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationHB 246 mandates E-verify for construction employers, a system used for immigration enforcement, thereby increasing state-level restrictions on employment for unauthorized immigrants.95% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill requires E-verify and sanctions specific hiring practices in construction, introducing new restrictions and limitations on employment standards and hiring freedom.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Labor & Employment

signed · Ohio · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 44: Regards law enforcement training and competitive examinations

To amend sections 124.11 and 124.30 and to enact section 737.061 of the Revised Code regarding training schools for prospective law enforcement officers and filling a vacant police department position without a competitive examination.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill addresses law enforcement training schools for prospective officers, which strengthens the preparedness and quality of personnel within the criminal justice system.80% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill amends employment standards by allowing vacant police positions to be filled without competitive examination, potentially weakening merit-based hiring processes.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Labor & Employment