Rep. Allison Russo

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.

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 Ohio House resolution formally recognizes August 2-8, 2026, as National Health Center Week to honor the state's community health centers. The bill acknowledges the vital role these facilities play in providing affordable and accessible healthcare to medically underserved residents. It also highlights the dedication of the healthcare professionals and management teams who run these centers. To spread awareness, the resolution directs the House Clerk to send copies of the document to Ohio news media.

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.

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 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 section 4503.571 of the Revised Code to allow the surviving spouse of a Purple Heart recipient to retain or obtain the "Purple Heart" specialty license plate.

To enact sections 3319.66, 3319.70, 3345.84, and 6301.113 of the Revised Code to enact the Future Educators Support Act regarding financial support for student teachers and teaching as an in-demand job.