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in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 12, 2025

SB 82: Specify election official status for public records law purposes

To amend section 149.43 of the Revised Code to specify that certain election officials are designated public service workers for purposes of the public records law.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill designates election officials as public service workers for public records law, which can protect them from harassment/threats, indirectly supporting law enforcement and crime prevention related to public service.65% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill designates election officials as 'public service workers' for public records law, providing a specific protection related to their employment status and privacy.80% confidence

Tags Elections Government Transparency

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in committee · Ohio · Senate May 28, 2025

SB 207: Prohibit certain health insurance cost-sharing practices

To amend sections 1751.12 and 1751.32 and to enact sections 3923.811 and 3959.21 of the Revised Code to prohibit certain health insurance cost-sharing practices.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill prohibits certain health insurance cost-sharing practices, which likely improves patient access and protects patient rights regarding healthcare costs.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill prohibits certain health insurance cost-sharing practices, which would protect or expand worker benefits, a key aspect of Labor & Employment.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · Ohio · House Sep 15, 2025

HB 368: Require eviction records to be sealed after three years

HB 368 requires eviction records to be automatically sealed (removed from public access) after three years. This directly affects tenants who have faced eviction proceedings, as it limits how long such records remain visible to landlords, employers, or others conducting background checks. The bill creates a specific process under Ohio law (section 1923.111) to ensure records are sealed without requiring tenants to take additional action. This policy change aims to provide individuals with a clearer path to housing stability by reducing long-term barriers from past eviction history.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingThe bill seals eviction records, protecting tenants from long-term negative impacts on housing access by limiting visibility to future landlords, thus strengthening tenant protections.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill limits the visibility of eviction records to employers during background checks, thereby removing a potential barrier to employment for individuals and supporting their ability to secure work.80% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill seals eviction records, limiting public access to personal data, which directly aligns with protecting data privacy, a key aspect of the Technology topic.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 12, 2025

SB 70: Enact the Ohio Fairness Act

To amend sections 4112.01 and 4112.05 of the Revised Code to enact the Ohio Fairness Act to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, to add mediation as an informal method that the Ohio Civil Rights Commission may use, and to uphold existing religious exemptions under Ohio's Civil Rights Law.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, implicitly protecting patient rights and improving access to healthcare for these groups.65% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, directly preventing housing discrimination and protecting tenant rights.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill expands anti-discrimination protections to include sexual orientation and gender identity/expression, directly protecting workers' rights and employment standards.95% confidence

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in committee · Ohio · House Apr 9, 2025

HB 223: Prohibit government purchase of foreign-made US flag

To enact section 125.03 of the Revised Code to prohibit the state or a political subdivision from purchasing a United States or Ohio flag that was not made in the United States.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill promotes domestic manufacturing by requiring flags to be US-made, directly supporting US jobs and employment in the textile industry.80% confidence

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in committee · Ohio · House May 21, 2025

HB 279: Authorize an income tax credit for family caregiving expenses

To amend sections 5747.08 and 5747.98 and to enact section 5747.053 of the Revised Code to authorize a nonrefundable income tax credit for family caregiving expenses.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill authorizes a nonrefundable income tax credit, directly impacting taxation and providing tax relief, a key aspect of fiscal policy.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill provides an income tax credit for family caregiving expenses, which supports individuals providing health services and care, thereby advancing the topic of Healthcare.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill offers a tax credit for family caregiving expenses, indirectly supporting workers by alleviating financial burdens and potentially improving employment stability for caregivers.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 12, 2025

SB 78: Establish and operate the Ohio Health Care Plan

To amend section 109.02 and to enact sections 3920.01, 3920.02, 3920.03, 3920.04, 3920.05, 3920.06, 3920.07, 3920.08, 3920.09, 3920.10, 3920.11, 3920.12, 3920.13, 3920.14, 3920.15, 3920.21, 3920.22, 3920.23, 3920.24, 3920.25, 3920.26, 3920.27, 3920.28, 3920.31, 3920.32, and 3920.33 of the Revised Code to establish and operate the Ohio Health Care Plan to provide universal health care coverage to all Ohio residents.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill establishes and operates a universal health care plan, which inherently requires significant government spending, funding, and fiscal management, thus increasing funding for a public service.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill SB 78 aims to 'establish and operate the Ohio Health Care Plan to provide universal health care coverage to all Ohio residents,' directly expanding health coverage and patient access.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationThe bill aims to provide universal health care coverage to 'all Ohio residents,' which would include immigrants, thus providing a key service to them.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill establishes universal health care coverage for all Ohio residents, which expands a critical benefit (health care) to all workers, ensuring access regardless of employment.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicaid

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passed · Ohio · House Nov 19, 2025

HB 253: License advanced practice respiratory therapists

To amend sections 2305.234, 2925.01, 2925.23, 2925.55, 2925.56, 2929.42, 3701.048, 3701.74, 3715.872, 3719.121, 3719.13, 3719.81, 4729.01, 4729.51, 4731.22, 4731.25, 4743.09, 4755.48, 4761.01, 4761.03, 4761.032, 4761.06, 4761.061, 4761.07, 4761.09, 4761.13, 4761.14, 4761.17, 4761.30, 4761.99, 4765.51, 4769.01, 5123.47, 5164.95, and 5903.12 and to enact sections 4761.033, 4761.20, 4761.21, 4761.31, 4761.311, 4761.32, 4761.33, 4761.34, 4761.35, 4761.36, 4761.37, 4761.38, 4761.39, 4761.391, 4761.40, 4761.41, 4761.42, 4761.44, 4761.45, 4761.46, and 4761.49 of the Revised Code to license advanced practice respiratory therapists.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill HB 253 proposes to license advanced practice respiratory therapists, directly supporting medical professionals and strengthening health services within the healthcare topic.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes or amends licensing for advanced practice respiratory therapists, directly impacting employment standards and professional recognition for this labor sector.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Professional Licensing

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in committee · Ohio · Senate May 28, 2025

SB 205: Authorize an income tax credit for family caregiving expenses

To amend sections 5747.08 and 5747.98 and to enact section 5747.053 of the Revised Code to authorize a nonrefundable income tax credit for family caregiving expenses.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill authorizes a nonrefundable income tax credit for family caregiving expenses, which directly provides tax relief and is a clear action within Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill authorizes a tax credit for family caregiving expenses, which supports individuals providing care often related to health services, thus strengthening the healthcare ecosystem. The bill explicitly lists 'Health Care' as a subject.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill offers a tax credit for family caregiving expenses, providing financial relief to workers balancing employment with caregiving responsibilities, indirectly supporting their financial well-being and work-life balance.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Jan 29, 2025

SB 26: Create the Joint Law Enforcement Oversight Committee

SB 26 creates the Joint Law Enforcement Oversight Committee (JLEOC) to evaluate Ohio's training standards and programs for all peace officers. The committee, composed of six bipartisan members (three from the Senate and three from the House), will review existing training requirements, recommend improvements to statutes or rules, and assess related legislation. JLEOC may subpoena witnesses, hold public hearings, and employ technical staff to assist its work. This bill directly affects peace officer training oversight by establishing a formal legislative body to monitor and evaluate current standards.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesSB 26 creates a new committee (JLEOC) that will employ technical staff and conduct operations, requiring state appropriations and increasing government spending.80% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeSB 26 creates an oversight committee to evaluate and recommend improvements to law enforcement training standards, which enhances police accountability within the criminal justice system.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentSB 26 creates a committee to evaluate and recommend improvements to peace officer training standards, which strengthens employment standards and potentially workplace safety for these workers.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing

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