To amend section 4935.04 of the Revised Code to amend the requirements for long-term forecast reports and to name the act the Electricity Forecast Integrity Act.
To enact sections 3745.75, 3745.751, 3745.752, 3745.753, 3745.754, 3745.755, 3745.756, and 3745.757 of the Revised Code to prohibit the use of PFAS chemicals and lead in playground surfacing materials.
Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to amend state election laws to explicitly state that only natural persons have the right to vote. It clarifies the qualifications for voters, specifying that they must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old, and residents of the state and their local precinct for specific periods before an election. The legislation also outlines procedures for assigning voters to different polling places when election districts do not align perfectly with existing precincts. By adding these clarifications to the Revised Code, the bill aims to streamline how voting eligibility and polling place assignments are defined and administered.
To enact section 2901.44 of the Revised Code to create the Task Force on Missing Women and Girls who are Black, Indigenous, or People of Color and to make an appropriation.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally honors Morgan Johnson, a student at Woodward High School, for winning the 2026 Division III State Track and Field Championship in the high jump. The measure praises her athletic achievement and character, noting her first-place finish and positive impact on her school and peers. Upon passage, the Senate Clerk will send an official copy of the resolution to Morgan Johnson to recognize her accomplishment.
To amend sections 3781.06, 3781.061, and 5713.30 of the Revised Code relating to temporary greenhouses and building codes, to establish the Urban Farmer Youth Initiative Pilot Program, to codify certain property tax requirements for agricultural land, and to make an appropriation.
To enact section 3722.15 of the Revised Code to require hospitals to develop discharge plans for pregnant patients and to name this act the Women Expansion of Learning and Labor Safety or WELLS Act.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates the second week of May as "Maternal and Neonatal Sepsis Awareness Week" to raise public awareness about these life-threatening conditions. The legislation aims to educate people on the signs and symptoms of sepsis in mothers and newborns while providing a platform for survivors to share their experiences. Additionally, the bill serves as a memorial to honor the lives lost to maternal and neonatal sepsis. By adding this designation to the state code, the bill creates an official observance period for advocacy and education efforts.
To enact section 3792.02 of the Revised Code to authorize a pregnant minor to consent to receive health care to maintain the life or improve the health of herself or the unborn child she is carrying.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution honoring Jeffry Armbruster, a former mayor of North Ridgeville and community leader who passed away. It formally expresses the condolences of the Ohio Senate to his family and acknowledges his significant contributions to local and state service. The resolution also directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the document to Armbruster's family as a gesture of respect.
