Rep. Tristan Rader

Maddy summaryHB 962 creates a new "Blue Star Mothers of America" specialty license plate in Ohio to honor mothers serving in the military. The bill establishes a dedicated fund where money collected from drivers who purchase these plates is directed to support various causes, including breast cancer care, autism awareness, and multiple sclerosis services. Additionally, the legislation designates specific funds for scholarships and educational programs administered by organizations such as Future Farmers of America, 4-H, and several universities. Motor vehicle registrants who choose this plate will contribute to these efforts, while the state registrar is responsible for distributing the funds to the designated groups.

Maddy summaryHB 957 prevents the state from offering new sales tax exemptions for computer data centers, meaning future projects will not receive special breaks on taxes for purchasing or installing equipment. The bill defines specific criteria for what qualifies as a data center, including requirements for significant capital investment and job creation, but it stops the tax credit authority from granting these benefits to any new applicants. While the law allows existing agreements to remain in effect, it ensures that no future data center projects can secure tax-free status for their equipment purchases. This change directly affects technology companies and developers planning to build or expand data centers in the state after the bill takes effect.

To support and encourage the work of the American Legion Buckeye Boys State and the American Legion Auxiliary Buckeye Girls State in providing a premier educational and leadership program to the youth of Ohio.

Maddy summaryHB 452 designates October 1st as "761st Tank Battalion Day" in Ohio. This ceremonial bill formally recognizes the legacy of the 761st Tank Battalion, a historically significant military unit, without creating new laws or altering policies. It directly affects Ohio residents by establishing an annual observance to honor the battalion's service. The bill is procedural and does not impose requirements or funding changes.

To enact sections 3962.01, 3962.02, 3962.03, 3962.04, 3962.05, 3962.06, 3962.07, 3962.08, 3962.09, 3962.10, 3962.11, and 3962.12 of the Revised Code to prohibit various types of health care entities from being under common ownership.

To amend sections 5120.05 and 5120.10 and to enact sections 5120.052 and 5120.101 of the Revised Code to establish minimum standards for jails and state correctional institutions.

To amend sections 2151.011, 2151.411, 2151.412, 2151.416, 2151.417, 2151.4122, 2151.424, and 5103.161; to enact new sections 2151.4115, 2151.4116, 2151.4117, 2151.4118, 2151.4119, and 2151.4120 and section 2151.317; and to repeal sections 2151.4115, 2151.4116, 2151.4117, 2151.4118, 2151.4119, 2151.4120, and 2151.4121 of the Revised Code to enact the "Fostering Sibling Success Act" regarding the rights of sibling youths in foster care and to provide for continuation of a child's placement and limit kinship preference in foster care.

To enact section 5164.97 of the Revised Code regarding Medicaid coverage for treatment in place services provided by EMS organizations, and to make an appropriation.

To establish the Ohio Economic Task Force on Gun Violence and Violent Crimes to study the impact of gun violence and other violent crimes on Ohio businesses.

To amend sections 5162.20 and 5167.12 and to enact sections 3902.65 and 5164.094 of the Revised Code to require health benefit plans and the Medicaid Program to cover epinephrine and glucagon for individuals eighteen years of age and younger and to cap cost sharing for epinephrine and glucagon in any form.