Rep. Tristan Rader

Maddy summaryHB 311 designates the third full week of May each year as "EMS Week in Ohio" under Ohio law. This bill directly affects Ohio residents and emergency medical services (EMS) personnel by establishing a recognized period for public acknowledgment of their work. The key provision is the statutory designation of the specific week, creating no new policies or funding but formally honoring EMS contributions. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no direct impact on healthcare operations or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution from the Ohio House of Representatives that honors Team Ohio for winning the Division 1 basketball championship at the 2026 Special Olympics U.S.A. Games. It formally recognizes the specific athletes on the team and commends their dedication, teamwork, and sportsmanship during the competition. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to send an authenticated copy of the document to Team Ohio as a gesture of appreciation.

To amend sections 307.203, 5589.20, 5589.22, 5589.23, 5589.24, and 5589.99; to amend, for the purpose of adopting new section numbers as indicated in parentheses, sections 5589.20 (5589.40), 5589.22 (5589.42), 5589.23 (5589.43), and 5589.24 (5589.44); to enact section 5589.41; and to repeal sections 5589.21 and 5589.211 of the Revised Code to create designated access routes across railroads for emergency vehicles.

To amend section 3310.70 of the Revised Code to revise the operation of the Afterschool Child Enrichment (ACE) Educational Savings Account Program and to make an appropriation.

To amend sections 3109.14, 3705.24, 3705.242, 4507.50, and 4507.52 and to enact section 3705.243 of the Revised Code to waive fees for an identification card or a copy of a birth certificate for individuals experiencing homelessness.

Maddy summaryHB 268 amends Ohio Revised Code Section 2953.25 to change the timing for filing a petition for a certificate of qualification for employment. This bill directly affects individuals seeking this certificate, which is required for certain professional roles. The official abstract states the amendment modifies "when a person may file" the petition but does not specify the exact change in filing timing or new requirements. Without additional details on the specific modification (e.g., extending or restricting the filing window), the key mechanisms cannot be described. The summary is limited to the abstract's stated purpose as no further specifics are provided.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Ohio Department of Health to conduct a one-year study on cholestatic liver disorders among women aged 35 to 45 who are enrolled in the state's Medicaid program. The study will gather data on participant demographics, existing health risks, and reasons why some high-risk individuals avoid necessary medical referrals or treatment. Upon completion, the department must produce a report with recommendations to improve public awareness and increase access to screenings and genetic testing. The report will also analyze funding strategies and suggest ways to create partnerships between public and private sectors to support future research. All information collected during the study will be protected according to state and federal privacy laws.

To amend sections 3304.23, 4507.06, 4507.13, 4507.51, and 4507.52 and to enact sections 313.133, 3701.1311, 3705.081, 3902.65, and 5164.11 of the Revised Code regarding sudden unexpected death in epilepsy and to allow a person with epilepsy to enroll in the Disability Database and have an epilepsy designation on the person's driver's license or state ID.

To amend sections 107.56, 126.42, 340.04, 4743.09, 4745.04, 4757.41, 4758.01, 4758.02, 4758.03, 4758.10, 4758.11, 4758.12, 4758.13, 4758.15, 4758.16, 4758.17, 4758.20, 4758.21, 4758.22, 4758.221, 4758.23, 4758.24, 4758.25, 4758.26, 4758.27, 4758.28, 4758.29, 4758.30, 4758.31, 4758.32, 4758.35, 4758.36, 4758.39, 4758.40, 4758.41, 4758.42, 4758.43, 4758.44, 4758.45, 4758.46, 4758.47, 4758.48, 4758.51, 4758.54, 4758.55, 4758.56, 4758.57, 4758.59, 4758.62, 4758.63, 4758.64, 4758.70, 4758.72, 4776.01, 4776.20, 5119.94, and 5122.15; to enact sections 4758.011, 4758.38, 4758.49, 4758.491, 4758.65, 4758.651, 4758.66, and 4758.661; and to repeal section 4758.52 of the Revised Code to change the name of the Chemical Dependency Professionals Board to the Behavioral Health Professionals Board, to require the Board to certify peer supporters and qualified mental health professionals, and to make other changes to the laws governing the Board and the professionals it regulates.

To amend sections 5101.54 and 5101.542 and to enact section 5101.543 of the Revised Code to require Ohio's SNAP program to begin using chip-enabled EBT cards, to name this act the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act of 2025, and to make an appropriation.