Labor & Employment

passed · Ohio · Senate May 27, 2026

SB 343: Regards workers' compensation coverage-urban search and rescue

To amend sections 5502.29 and 5502.41 and to enact section 5502.301 of the Revised Code regarding workers' compensation coverage for a member of an urban search and rescue unit rendering assistance in Ohio at the request of the state's Emergency Management Agency Executive Director.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands workers' compensation coverage for urban search and rescue personnel, strengthening benefits for specific workers under employment protections.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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passed · Ohio · Senate May 27, 2026

SB 328: Regards Education and Workforce Return on Investment Initiative

To amend sections 3313.603, 3313.6020, 3313.617, 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24; to enact sections 3301.0733, 3301.14, 3301.141, 3301.142, 3313.6034, and 3313.6115; and to repeal section 3313.607 of the Revised Code regarding the Education and Workforce Return on Investment Initiative, a middle school career exploration course requirement, and student academic and career plans.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill establishes an 'Education and Workforce Return on Investment Initiative,' a middle school career exploration course, and student academic and career plans, indicating an expansion and enhancement of educational programs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes a 'Workforce Return on Investment Initiative' and career exploration, aiming to advance future employment standards and prepare individuals for the labor market.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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passed · Ohio · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 320: Enter into the Athletic Trainer Compact

SB 320 would allow Ohio to join the Athletic Trainer Compact, a multi-state agreement. This bill directly affects athletic trainers seeking licensure in multiple participating states. By enacting specific sections of the Revised Code, it would enable reciprocal licensure, meaning Ohio-licensed athletic trainers could more easily work in other states that are part of the compact without obtaining separate licenses. The key mechanism simplifies the process for athletic trainers to practice across state lines within the compact.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareSB 320 simplifies licensure for athletic trainers, a healthcare profession, strengthening the healthcare workforce by improving professional mobility and access to their services.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentSB 320 simplifies occupational licensing for athletic trainers, making it easier for them to work across state lines. This expands employment opportunities and mobility for these workers.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports 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

passed · Ohio · Senate Mar 18, 2026

SB 87: Define antisemitism; expand the offense of ethnic intimidation

To amend sections 2927.12 and 4112.01 and to enact section 4112.20 of the Revised Code to define antisemitism for the purpose of investigations and proceedings by state agencies and to expand the offense of ethnic intimidation to include the offenses of riot and aggravated riot committed by reason of the race, color, religion, or national origin of another person or group of persons.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill strengthens the criminal justice system's ability to address hate crimes by defining antisemitism and expanding the offense of ethnic intimidation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill defines antisemitism and expands ethnic intimidation offenses, providing a protective legal framework relevant to educational institutions and their communities.80% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill expands ethnic intimidation to include offenses based on national origin, which offers protection to immigrants from hate crimes.65% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill defines antisemitism for state agency investigations and amends sections related to civil rights (4112.01), which often include employment discrimination protections, indirectly strengthening workers' rights against discrimination.60% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Labor & Employment

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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

signed · Ohio · House Jan 19, 2026

HB 57: Regards school policies on administering overdose reversal drugs

HB 57 requires Ohio schools to establish written policies allowing trained staff to administer overdose reversal drugs (like naloxone) during opioid overdose emergencies. It directly affects school staff, administrators, and students by creating clear protocols for emergency response. Key provisions include mandating staff training on drug administration, specifying when and how the drugs may be used, and requiring documentation of each administration. The bill aims to enable swift, life-saving interventions in school settings without requiring individual prescriptions for each incident. These changes apply to all public and private schools operating within Ohio.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationHB 57 strengthens K-12 schools by mandating policies and staff training for emergency overdose response, protecting students and staff within the educational environment.88% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareHB 57 mandates policies for administering life-saving overdose reversal drugs, directly improving access to emergency health services and public health response within schools.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentHB 57 improves workplace safety for school staff by mandating training and clear protocols for administering overdose reversal drugs, enhancing emergency response capabilities.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Labor & Employment

vetoed · Ohio · Senate Dec 3, 2025

SB 50: Regards age and schooling certificates, minor work hours

SB 50 amends Ohio law to update requirements for minors under sixteen working. It changes the rules for age verification, schooling certificates, and maximum work hours for young workers. The bill directly affects employers hiring minors and the minors themselves, requiring updated documentation and limiting work time. These changes aim to clarify and strengthen protections for young workers while ensuring compliance with educational obligations.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill updates minor work rules, including schooling certificates and work hour limits, explicitly aiming to ensure compliance with educational obligations for young workers.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentSB 50 aims to 'clarify and strengthen protections for young workers' and 'limit work time' for minors, directly advancing worker protections within Labor & Employment.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Labor & Employment

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passed both · Ohio · Senate Nov 5, 2025

SCR 3: Urge Fair Labor Standards Act changes for employees under 16

To urge Congress to make changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act to allow a person under 16 years of age to be employed between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. during the school year.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentThe bill proposes changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act to allow minors under 16 to work later during the school year, which weakens existing worker protections for child labor.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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signed · Ohio · Senate Sep 30, 2025

SB 39: Provide for informational poster on veteran benefits and services

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.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides information on veteran benefits and services, which include healthcare. This indirectly improves veterans' access to existing health services and support.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill requires displaying information on veteran benefits and services. This expands access to resources for veteran employees, indirectly supporting their welfare and employment within the workplace.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill creates a poster to inform veterans about available benefits and services, directly advancing access to veteran support.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment