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passed · Ohio · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 476: Authorize online raffles under the Charitable Gaming Law

HB 476 amends Ohio's Charitable Gaming Law to allow charities to conduct raffles online, rather than only in-person. It specifically updates sections 2915.01, 2915.092, and 2915.14 to authorize this new method of fundraising. The bill directly affects Ohio-registered charities that currently use raffles as a fundraising tool. The law declares an emergency to expedite implementation, making online raffles a legal option under the state's charitable gaming rules.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyHB 476 explicitly authorizes 'online raffles,' expanding the use of technology (internet) for charitable fundraising.95% confidence

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Mar 26, 2025

SB 154: Regards long-term care facility resident’s room monitoring

To amend sections 3721.60, 3721.61, 3721.62, 3721.63, 3721.65, and 3721.66 of the Revised Code to make changes regarding electronic monitoring of a resident's room in a long-term care facility.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill regulates electronic monitoring in long-term care facilities, which directly impacts health services and resident protection within the healthcare topic.80% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill makes changes to electronic monitoring in long-term care facilities, indicating regulation of technology use to protect resident privacy and digital rights.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · Ohio · House Jun 9, 2026

HB 505: Restrict use of crowdfunding money for other purposes

To enact sections 1349.07, 1349.071, 1349.072, 1349.073, 1349.074, 1349.075, 1349.076, and 1349.08 of the Revised Code to restrict the use of funds collected through crowdfunding for purposes other than those solicited.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeThe bill creates new restrictions on crowdfunding fund use. Violations would likely fall under 'Crimes' or 'Crime and Punishment,' effectively expanding the scope of criminalization.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill regulates the use of funds from crowdfunding, a technology-driven activity, to prevent misuse and protect consumers engaging with digital platforms.65% confidence

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in committee · Ohio · House Sep 15, 2025

HB 395: Require ODJFS online process to report job interview no-shows

To amend section 4141.34 of the Revised Code to require the Director of Job and Family Services to establish an online process for employers to report individuals who fail to appear for a scheduled job interview.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill establishes a reporting system for interview no-shows, which could lead to restrictions or limitations on unemployment benefits for job seekers.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates the establishment of an online process for reporting, directly advancing the use of technology in government services.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Unemployment

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in committee · Ohio · House May 20, 2026

HB 396: Expand the Address Confidentiality Program

HB 396 expands Ohio's Address Confidentiality Program to protect more individuals in high-risk situations. It directly affects victims of domestic violence, stalking, and other threats who need to keep their home addresses private from public records. The key provision updates the law to allow these individuals to use a secure P.O. box for official mail and address verification instead of their actual residence. This change helps them maintain safety while still accessing government services without revealing their location.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeHB 396 protects victims of domestic violence and stalking by expanding address confidentiality, strengthening victim support within the criminal justice system.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyHB 396 protects personal data (addresses) for vulnerable individuals by keeping them confidential from public records, aligning with data privacy objectives.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 26, 2025

SB 123: Prohibit law enforcement from charging fees for certain videos

To amend section 149.43 of the Revised Code to prohibit a law enforcement agency for charging a fee for preparing or producing a video public record for a person known or presumed to be depicted in the video.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill prohibits law enforcement from charging fees for certain video public records, reducing a financial burden on individuals who are depicted.75% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits law enforcement from charging fees for video public records to depicted individuals, enhancing police accountability and protecting civil rights by improving access to crucial evidence.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill allows individuals free access to video public records depicting them, promoting digital rights and data privacy regarding government-held digital information.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · Ohio · House Oct 15, 2025

HB 514: Regards public records of minors, sex offender library boxes

To enact sections 149.437 and 2950.036 of the Revised Code to specify that a video, taken by a public office depicting a minor at a public recreational facility with water activities, is not a public record, and is subject to restricted release, and to prohibit a sexually oriented offender or child-victim oriented offender from establishing or maintaining a library box.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens public safety by restricting activities of convicted sex offenders, a policy affecting corrections and post-sentencing management within criminal justice.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyHB 514 specifies that certain videos of minors taken by public offices are not public records and are subject to restricted release, directly protecting data privacy.90% confidence

Tags Government Transparency

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in committee · Ohio · House Oct 1, 2025

HB 461: Require jails, prisons provide teletypewriters to certain inmates

To enact sections 341.193, 753.022, and 5120.052 of the Revised Code to require municipal and county correctional facilities and state correctional institutions to provide inmates who are deaf, hard of hearing, or severely speech impaired with access to teletypewriters.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeHB 461 requires correctional facilities to provide teletypewriters to deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired inmates, protecting civil rights within the criminal justice system.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill HB 461 requires providing teletypewriters for inmates with hearing/speech impairments, improving communication access for individuals with disabilities, which supports health services.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyHB 461 mandates the provision of teletypewriters, a communication technology, to inmates with disabilities, thereby promoting access and communication equity.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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signed · Ohio · House Jan 19, 2026

HB 144: Enact Keith’s Law regarding the communication disability database

HB 144 expands Ohio's communication disability database to include all individuals with disabilities, not just those with specific communication needs. It requires county 9-1-1 systems to access this database during emergency calls, ensuring first responders can quickly identify communication support needs. The law, named "Keith's Law," directly affects people with disabilities during emergencies and 9-1-1 dispatchers who will use the database to provide appropriate assistance.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill improves law enforcement's ability to assist individuals with disabilities during emergencies, enhancing appropriate responses and protecting civil rights.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareHB 144 improves emergency health services for people with disabilities by enabling 9-1-1 to identify communication needs, enhancing patient access to appropriate care.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyHB 144 requires 9-1-1 systems to access a communication disability database, strengthening the application of technology for emergency services and digital equity.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

in committee · Ohio · House Feb 26, 2025

HB 110: Increase the penalty for repeat voyeurism

HB 110 amends Ohio law to increase penalties for repeat voyeurism offenses. It raises penalties for individuals with two or more prior convictions of secretly recording others in private spaces (e.g., bathrooms, changing rooms) or undergarments, upgrading violations from misdemeanors to third-degree felonies. The bill specifically targets repeat offenders who previously violated laws against surreptitiously videotaping, photographing, or broadcasting private areas without consent. It does not change penalties for first-time offenses but strengthens consequences for repeat violations across all scenarios described in the law.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeHB 110 increases penalties for repeat voyeurism offenses, upgrading them to felonies, which aligns with indicators for opposing criminal justice reform (e.g., increasing mandatory sentences).95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyHB 110 protects individual privacy by increasing penalties for unauthorized recording and broadcasting, addressing misuse of technology related to digital rights.80% confidence

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