Rep. Ismail Mohamed

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution honoring Master Sergeant Tyler Simmons, a member of the Ohio Air National Guard who died in the line of duty while serving aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker. The measure expresses condolences to his family and friends, acknowledges his service during Operation Epic Fury, and directs the House Clerk to send an authenticated copy of the resolution to his family. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a formal tribute to his memory and sacrifice.

To amend sections 149.43 and 5149.10 and to enact section 5149.102 of the Revised Code to require electronic recordings to be made of all parole board hearings and to make electronic recordings of full parole board hearings public records.

To amend section 5502.522 of the Revised Code to clarify the statewide emergency alert system in cases of missing autistic or developmentally disabled children and to name the alert the Joshua Alert.

To enact section 5901.10 of the Revised Code to govern the practice of providing veterans claim assistance for compensation and to name this act the Veterans Empowerment Through Ethical Representation and Navigation Act (V.E.T.E.R.A.N. Benefits Protection Act).

Maddy summaryHB 848 designates the month of September as "Celebrate HBCU Month" to honor historically black colleges and universities. The bill achieves this by adding a new section to the state's Revised Code, which officially recognizes the period for celebration. This legislative action directly affects state records and official designations but does not create new funding or change existing laws. It is a symbolic measure intended to highlight the significance of HBCUs during September.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits law enforcement from making civil immigration-related arrests at specific locations such as schools, places of worship, healthcare facilities, and courthouses. The law aims to protect individuals from being detained solely based on their citizenship or immigration status while they are on the premises of these designated sites. However, the provision does not stop arrests if a judge has issued a valid criminal warrant for the person. By restricting where civil immigration arrests can occur, the bill seeks to create safe zones for vulnerable populations and essential community services.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes rules for how employers and recruitment agencies can use automated software to make hiring and firing decisions. It requires that these tools, which use artificial intelligence or data analytics, never be the only factor used to decide a worker's employment status. Instead, a human must review the tool's output to ensure accuracy, and the organization must inform applicants at least ten days in advance about how the tool works and what data it uses. Additionally, the law grants workers the right to request an alternative evaluation method that does not involve the automated system if they choose.

To amend sections 4121.01, 4123.01, 4123.26, 4123.29, 4123.35, 4925.01, and 4925.10 and to enact sections 4925.15, 4925.16, 4925.17, 4925.18, 4925.19, 4925.20, 4925.25, 4925.26, 4925.27, and 4925.28 of the Revised Code regarding minimum pay, workers' compensation, and other requirements applicable to transportation network company drivers.

Maddy summaryHB 839 allocates state funds to the Ohio Soccer Association to help more young people across the state play soccer. The money is specifically designated to support local development projects, with a focus on expanding opportunities during the year the FIFA World Cup is held in North America. This bill adds new funding for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 on top of existing budgets, requiring the state budget director to track how the money is spent.

To enact section 149.61 of the Revised Code regarding the provision of personal data to out-of-state entities and to name this act the Ohio Privacy Act.