Rep. Mark Sigrist

Co-sponsor HB 257

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Enact the Ohio Medical Debt Fairness Act

To amend sections 1343.01, 1343.03, 1349.01, 2716.02, 2716.03, and 4712.01 and to enact section 1349.54 of the Revised Code to limit the rate of interest on medical debt, to prohibit reporting medical debt to a consumer reporting agency, and to name this act the Ohio Medical Debt Fairness Act.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects patients by limiting interest on medical debt and prohibiting credit reporting, easing financial burdens related to healthcare services.95% confidence TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill prohibits reporting medical debt to a consumer reporting agency, which directly protects individual data privacy related to financial health information.90% confidence

In committee May 7, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 166

Passed · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Designate Harriet Tubman Day

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 166 designates March 10th as "Harriet Tubman Day." This bill enacts a new section of the Revised Code to officially recognize this date annually.

Passed May 7, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HR 118

Passed · Ohio House · Lead sponsor

In memory of Ronald Edward Hood.

Maddy summaryHR 118 is a commemorative resolution serving to honor the memory of Ronald Edward Hood.

Passed Apr 30, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 239

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Designate National Library Week

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 239 proposes to designate the second week of April as National Library Week. If enacted, this bill would officially recognize this commemorative week by adding section 5.266 to the Revised Code.

EducationSupports EducationDesignating National Library Week acknowledges the role of libraries in promoting literacy and providing educational resources, indirectly supporting educational access.65% confidence

In committee Apr 30, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 218

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Allow liquor permit holders to discount dealcoholized wine

To amend section 4301.13 of the Revised Code to allow retail liquor permit holders to offer a discount on dealcoholized wine under specified circumstances.

In committee Apr 9, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 212

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Allow eligible homeowners to defer property tax payment

To amend sections 319.202, 319.302, 323.155, 323.158, 4503.0610, and 5323.02 and to enact sections 323.21 and 323.22 of the Revised Code to allow eligible homeowners to defer the payment of a portion of their property taxes.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allows eligible homeowners to defer property tax payments, providing a form of tax relief or management for citizens regarding their tax burden.90% confidence HousingSupports HousingHB 212 allows eligible homeowners to defer property tax payments, which helps protect homeownership and property rights by easing financial burdens.85% confidence

In committee Apr 2, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 205

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Enact the Future Educators Support Act

To enact sections 3301.24, 3301.82, 3319.70, 3345.83, and 6301.113 of the Revised Code to enact the Future Educators Support Act regarding financial support for student teachers, teaching as an in-demand job, and school district staffing surveys.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill enacts the Future Educators Support Act regarding 'financial support for student teachers', implying new government spending or appropriations for an essential program.90% confidence EducationSupports EducationBill enacts the Future Educators Support Act, providing financial support for student teachers and promoting teaching as an in-demand job.95% confidence Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentHB 205 provides financial support for student teachers and promotes teaching as an in-demand job, directly advancing employment and worker benefits.90% confidence

In committee Apr 2, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HCR 10

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Urge Congress to make daylight saving time the permanent time

Maddy summaryHCR 10 is a non-binding resolution urging Congress to adopt permanent daylight saving time as the standard time year-round. It does not change current time laws or directly affect residents, businesses, or other groups, as resolutions like this cannot enact policy. The bill serves only to express the legislature's position and encourage federal action on time standardization. It has no legal effect and cannot make daylight saving time permanent on its own.

In committee Apr 2, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 181

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Provide counsel to destitute defendants facing eviction

To amend sections 120.521, 120.53, 1923.06, 1923.08, 3735.41, and 5321.17 and to enact sections 120.531 and 120.532 of the Revised Code to provide counsel to destitute defendants facing eviction and to make an appropriation.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly states it will 'make an appropriation,' directly impacting state budgets and government spending, and is listed under 'Finance and Appropriations.'95% confidence Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill provides counsel to indigent defendants in eviction cases, enhancing their rights within the court system and aligning with principles of justice reform.85% confidence HousingSupports HousingBill provides legal counsel to destitute defendants facing eviction, directly protecting tenant rights and preventing homelessness.95% confidence

In committee Mar 26, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HR 38

Passed · Ohio House · Lead sponsor

In memory of Ross Allen Boggs, Jr.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) honoring Ross Allen Boggs, Jr., a former Ohio House member and community leader. The resolution expresses the Ohio House of Representatives' condolences to his family and pays tribute to his life, including his service as a legislator, teacher, coach, and township trustee. It has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or groups. The House formally adopted this memorial resolution on March 26, 2025.

Passed Mar 26, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track