Labor & Employment

in committee · Ohio · House Feb 12, 2025

HB 79: Increase penalty for assault if the victim is a sports official

To amend sections 2903.13 and 2929.13 of the Revised Code to increase the penalties for assault if the victim is acting as a sports official or the assault is committed in retaliation for the victim's actions as a sports official.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeThe bill increases penalties for assault in specific circumstances, which aligns with expanding punitive measures rather than promoting criminal justice reform or rehabilitation.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBy increasing penalties for assaulting sports officials, the bill indirectly supports and protects school-sponsored athletic programs, which are integral to primary and secondary education.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill increases penalties for assault against sports officials, protecting their safety while working or in retaliation for their work, which improves workplace safety for a specific group of workers.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime

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in committee · Ohio · House Oct 22, 2025

HB 525: Regards use of artificial intelligence in therapy services

HB 525 proposes to enact a new section of the Revised Code, section 4743.21. This new section specifically concerns the use of artificial intelligence in therapy services. The bill aims to establish regulations or guidelines for how AI can be utilized within these professional services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareHB 525 aims to regulate AI use in therapy services, a component of mental health, thereby supporting the responsible advancement and protection of healthcare practices.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill establishes regulations for AI use in therapy services, a form of occupational licensing, which strengthens employment standards for therapists.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill establishes regulations for AI use in therapy services, aiming to guide its safe and ethical integration, thus supporting the responsible application of technology.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Oct 1, 2025

SB 226: 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 regarding the application of light-based medical devices for the purpose of hair removal.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill regulates the use of light-based medical devices for hair removal, contributing to patient safety and professional standards within health services.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill amends code regarding application of medical devices, indicating occupational licensing and regulation for specific employment, thereby strengthening employment standards.75% confidence

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in committee · Ohio · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 567: Modify laws governing the Board of Nursing, nursing professionals

To amend sections 109.71, 3129.01, 3313.5310, 3333.28, 3701.69, 3701.92, 3701.921, 3705.01, 3705.30, 3707.58, 3721.011, 3728.01, 4503.44, 4723.01, 4723.063, 4723.18, 4723.181, 4723.28, 4723.34, 4723.35, 4723.36, 4723.43, 4723.431, 4723.47, 4723.481, 4723.482, 4723.483, 4723.493, 4723.52, 4723.66, 4723.67, 4723.69, 4731.297, and 5122.10 and to repeal sections 3701.923, 3701.924, 3701.925, 3701.926, 3701.927, and 3701.929 of the Revised Code and to repeal Section 105.40 of H.B. 33 of the 135th General Assembly to modify the laws governing a Board of Nursing advisory body for advanced practice registered nurses and to make various corrections in other laws pertaining to the Board and the professionals it regulates.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill directly modifies laws governing the Board of Nursing and nursing professionals, a core component of medical professionals within the healthcare system. Such modifications generally aim to maintain or improve professional standards and re...75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill modifies laws governing nursing professionals and their occupational licensing, directly impacting employment standards within that profession.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Professional Licensing

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passed · Ohio · Senate Jun 9, 2026

SB 218: Exempt armed forces-certified child care provider from licensure

To amend section 5104.02 of the Revised Code to exempt from licensure family child care providers certified by a branch of the United States armed forces.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill exempts armed forces-certified child care providers from state licensure, potentially easing their ability to operate and engage in labor by reducing regulatory hurdles.65% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill exempts child care providers certified by the armed forces from state licensure, easing administrative burdens for military-affiliated individuals and supporting the broader military community, including veterans.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Professional Licensing

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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

Tags Public Safety

in committee · Ohio · House Jun 9, 2026

HB 7: Make certain caregivers eligible for publicly funded child care

To amend section 5104.30 and to enact section 5104.302 of the Revised Code to make foster caregivers and kinship caregivers eligible for publicly funded child care.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill expands eligibility for publicly funded child care, which implies increased government spending and appropriations for a public service.80% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands access to publicly funded child care, indirectly supporting early childhood development and educational readiness for foster/kinship children, thus enhancing educational access.65% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill makes foster/kinship caregivers eligible for publicly funded child care, a human service supporting family stability and well-being, linked to 'Health and Human Services' subject.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill makes caregivers eligible for publicly funded child care, which removes a barrier to workforce participation, indirectly supporting employment for these individuals.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood

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passed · Ohio · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 25: Establish the Foster-to-College Scholarship Program

To enact sections 3301.96 and 3333.89 of the Revised Code to establish the Foster-to-College Scholarship Program, to require the Department of Education and Workforce to hire a full-time school foster care liaison, and to make an appropriation for the Foster-to-College Scholarship Program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHB 25 makes an appropriation for the Foster-to-College Scholarship Program, directly engaging in government spending and fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill establishes a scholarship program, mandates a foster care liaison, and appropriates funds, directly expanding educational access and support.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill requires the hiring of a full-time school foster care liaison, creating a new employment position.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Oct 8, 2025

SB 279: Ban discouraging, barring law enforcement from carrying off duty

To amend sections 2923.121 and 2923.1214 and to enact section 2923.1215 of the Revised Code to prohibit a business, state agency, or political subdivision from discouraging or prohibiting a law enforcement officer from carrying a weapon while off duty.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeSB 279 prohibits discouraging off-duty law enforcement from carrying weapons, directly strengthening aspects related to law enforcement's operational capacity within criminal justice.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentSB 279 protects the right of off-duty law enforcement officers to carry weapons by limiting employer prohibitions, which strengthens a specific worker's right within employment standards.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Law Enforcement

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Jan 29, 2025

SB 59: Exempt firearms and ammunition from sales and use tax

To amend sections 107.036, 5739.02, 5747.98, and 5751.98 and to enact sections 122.1712, 5747.053, and 5751.56 of the Revised Code to exempt from the sales and use tax the sale of certain firearms and ammunition and to authorize refundable tax credits for small arms and ammunition manufacturing projects.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill reduces state tax revenue by exempting firearms and ammunition from sales tax and authorizing refundable tax credits, directly limiting fiscal capacity.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAuthorizes tax credits for manufacturing projects, which can stimulate job creation and retention, supporting employment within the sector.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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