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passed · Ohio · House Jun 25, 2025

HB 116: Enact the Ohio Blockchain Basics Act

To amend sections 301.30, 504.04, 715.013, 718.01, 1315.01, and 5747.01 and to enact sections 101.88, 1352.01, 1352.02, 1352.03, and 1352.04 of the Revised Code to enact the Ohio Blockchain Basics Act to address mining, taxation, and regulation of digital assets and digital asset investments by the state retirement systems.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly addresses the taxation of digital assets, establishing a framework for state revenue and fiscal management in a new economic area.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill enacts the 'Ohio Blockchain Basics Act' to address the mining, taxation, and regulation of digital assets, directly supporting the integration and framework for these technologies.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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passed · Ohio · House Jun 4, 2025

HB 127: Permit schools to withhold directory information

To amend sections 149.381, 149.43, and 3319.321 of the Revised Code to permit schools to withhold directory information and to remove directory information from the public record definition.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationGrants schools discretion to withhold directory information, enabling better protection of student privacy within the educational system.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill strengthens data privacy by allowing schools to withhold directory information and remove it from public records, directly protecting personal data.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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passed · Ohio · House Apr 2, 2025

HB 94: Allow employers to post certain labor law notices on the internet

To amend sections 4109.08, 4111.09, 4112.07, 4115.07, 4123.54, 4123.83, and 4167.11 of the Revised Code to allow employers to post certain labor law notices on the internet.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyHB 94 allows employers to post labor law notices on the internet, which advances the practical application and use of technology for official communications.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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