To create the Artificial Intelligence Study Commission to study and make recommendations regarding the use of artificial intelligence in state and local government.
Maddy summaryHB 658 would create a new "SHELTER" specialty license plate option for Ohio vehicle owners. This plate would be available for purchase as an alternative to standard license plates, adding it to the state's existing specialty plate program under Revised Code section 4503.728. The bill does not specify funding mechanisms or direct beneficiary organizations, focusing solely on establishing the plate design. It is currently in committee review following its introduction on January 27, 2026.
To enact section 1345.023 of the Revised Code to enact the The Fee Transparency Act prohibiting a supplier from advertising, displaying, or offering a price for a good or service that does not include all mandatory fees and charges.
To amend sections 323.12, 323.13, 325.31, 4503.06, 5709.56, and 5713.01 and to enact sections 323.123 and 5705.171 of the Revised Code to modify the law governing property taxes and other local taxes.
Maddy summaryHB 614, titled the "Second Chance Safety Act," provides civil immunity to federally licensed firearm dealers and law enforcement agencies that enter into firearm hold agreements with firearm owners. The bill creates a legal mechanism allowing owners to temporarily transfer firearms to these entities for safekeeping, with the agreement documented in writing. Key provisions shield dealers and agencies from civil lawsuits related to the hold agreement, such as claims of wrongful detention or loss. This policy change directly affects firearm owners seeking temporary storage solutions and the participating dealers/agencies handling such arrangements.
Maddy summaryHB 57 requires Ohio schools to establish written policies allowing trained staff to administer overdose reversal drugs (like naloxone) during opioid overdose emergencies. It directly affects school staff, administrators, and students by creating clear protocols for emergency response. Key provisions include mandating staff training on drug administration, specifying when and how the drugs may be used, and requiring documentation of each administration. The bill aims to enable swift, life-saving interventions in school settings without requiring individual prescriptions for each incident. These changes apply to all public and private schools operating within Ohio.
To amend sections 9.15, 313.12, 759.01, 1713.36, 1721.06, 1721.18, 1721.21, 2108.15, 2108.70, 2108.72, 2108.75, 2108.82, 2108.83, 2108.84, 2108.85, 2108.86, 2108.87, 2111.13, 2743.51, 2925.01, 3705.01, 3705.17, 3705.18, 3705.19, 3705.20, 4511.451, 4717.01, 4717.03, 4717.04, 4717.06, 4717.07, 4717.08, 4717.11, 4717.13, 4717.14, 4717.15, 4717.20, 4717.21, 4717.22, 4717.23, 4717.24, 4717.25, 4717.26, 4717.27, 4717.28, 4717.29, 4717.30, 4717.36, 4717.41, 4767.05, 5120.45, 5121.11, 5121.53, 5901.25, 5901.26, 5901.27, 5901.29, and 5901.32 and to enact section 4717.052 of the Revised Code to authorize the use of natural organic reduction as a form of disposition.
Maddy summaryHR 227 urges the U.S. Department of Justice to prioritize connecting the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database - which tracks crime records - and the NamUs (National Missing and Unidentified Persons System) database. This non-binding resolution does not create new laws but calls on the DOJ to accelerate efforts to integrate these systems. The goal is to help law enforcement more quickly match missing persons reports with unidentified remains stored in NamUs. It directly affects law enforcement agencies and families of missing persons by improving access to critical case information.
To amend sections 3317.0212, 3327.01, and 3327.016; to enact new section 3327.021 and section 3317.071; and to repeal section 3327.021 of the Revised Code and to amend Sections 265.10, 265.300, 512.10, and 516.10 of H.B. 96 of the 136th General Assembly to enact the School Busing Improvement Act regarding transportation of students and to make an appropriation.
Maddy summaryHB 552 amends section 5164.16 of the Revised Code to change how Ohio reimburses hospice providers through Medicaid. This bill directly affects hospice care organizations that serve Medicaid patients by altering their payment structure. The key provision modifies the reimbursement methodology, though the abstract does not specify exact changes like rate adjustments or eligibility shifts. The bill aims to update the existing Medicaid payment system for hospice services without detailing the precise modifications.
