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.
SB 252 bans the declawing procedure for cats in Ohio. The law directly affects cat owners and veterinarians by prohibiting the surgical removal of a cat's claws. This new law makes it illegal for anyone to perform declawing, which involves amputating a cat's toes, and applies to all cats within the state. The key provision is a clear prohibition on the procedure, not a requirement for alternative care.
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.
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.
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.
HB 263 proposes to limit the out-of-pocket costs for individuals needing essential diabetes treatments. The bill specifically aims to cap cost-sharing for prescription insulin drugs, diabetes devices, and devices used to treat diabetic ketoacidosis. If enacted, it would establish a new section in the Revised Code to enforce these caps, reducing the financial burden on patients who rely on these medical necessities.
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.
To make an appropriation to continue to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families programs, and Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children contingent upon a lapse in federal funding.
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✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill proposes an appropriation to fund essential public assistance programs (SNAP, TANF, WIC), directly addressing state budgeting and government spending.95% confidence
✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill funds the WIC program, which provides healthcare referrals and nutrition for vulnerable populations, directly supporting public health. It also funds SNAP, which improves health through nutrition.90% confidence
✓ HousingSupports HousingThe bill funds public assistance programs (TANF, SNAP, WIC) that provide financial aid and basic needs, improving financial stability and indirectly helping families afford and maintain housing, thus preventing homelessness.80% confidence
✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill funds programs (SNAP, TANF, WIC) that provide a critical safety net for low-income workers and the unemployed, supporting economic stability related to employment and unemployment.75% confidence
HB 41 establishes new grant programs aimed at supporting child care services. These programs will provide funding to child care providers, specifically to help increase child care capacity and create "learning labs." The bill also includes an appropriation to fund these new grant initiatives.
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.
