Rep. Heidi Workman

Maddy summaryHB 292 proposes to establish the Ohio Defense Commission by enacting new sections of the Revised Code. This bill creates a new state entity focused on defense-related matters within Ohio. The commission's primary purpose will be to address issues concerning military installations and defense activities across the state.

To amend sections 2151.421 and 2151.99 of the Revised Code to enact V.J.'s Law to require mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect to report to both a peace officer and the public children services agency.

Maddy summaryHB 646 creates the Data Center Study Commission to examine the impacts of data centers within the state. The commission, composed of 13 appointed members (including from the Governor and legislative leaders), will study environmental effects, electrical grid strain, water usage, economic impacts, and other factors through public meetings. It must submit a report to state leaders within six months, after which the commission will dissolve. This bill does not change current regulations but establishes a process for gathering data to inform future decisions about data center development.

To amend sections 2151.412, 2151.421, 2151.423, 2151.429, 2151.467, 2151.468, 2903.01, 2903.11, 2919.22, 2929.13, 2929.14, 2941.1426, 5153.122, and 5153.16 and to enact sections 2151.4211, 2151.4235, 2151.89, and 5180.09 of the Revised Code to enact the Child Protection Reform Act.

To enact section 2305.322 of the Revised Code to establish a liability framework for participants, sponsors, and spectators during motorized off-road activities.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes adding a new section to the Ohio Constitution to require voters to present a valid photo identification when casting their ballots in person. The measure would allow individuals with a sincere religious objection to photography to use alternative verification methods and would let voters without ID cast a provisional ballot if they can provide acceptable identification by a specified deadline. Acceptable forms of ID include a driver's license, state ID, passport, military ID, or other documents authorized by law that contain the voter's name and photograph. If approved by a majority of voters in a future election, this constitutional change would immediately take effect and apply to all future elections.

To amend sections 1751.72, 3923.041, and 5160.34 of the Revised Code regarding health insurance and Medicaid program prior authorization requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 249 amends three sections of Ohio's Revised Code (2907.09, 2907.39, and 4301.25) to enact the "Indecent Exposure Modernization Act." The bill's abstract does not specify the exact changes to these code sections or the concrete policy modifications. Therefore, a detailed summary of the bill's provisions, affected parties, or key mechanisms cannot be provided based on the available abstract. The abstract only confirms the bill's purpose is to enact this specific modernization act through these code amendments.

To enact sections 1357.01, 1357.02, 1357.03, 1357.04, 1357.05, 1357.06, 1357.07, 1357.08, 1357.09, 1357.10, 1357.11, and 1357.12 of the Revised Code to create a regulatory relief division within the common sense initiative office and to establish a universal regulatory sandbox program.

To amend sections 2901.30, 2901.41, and 2901.42 of the Revised Code to enact the Finding and Identifying with NamUs Data (FIND) Act to require law enforcement agencies to enter information relating to a report of a missing person in the national missing and unidentified persons system (NamUs).