Sen. Susan Manchester

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution honoring the memory of Kenneth R. Cox, a former Ohio state legislator and public official. It formally expresses the Senate's condolences to Cox's family and acknowledges his significant service in the House, Senate, and various community leadership roles. The resolution directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the tribute to Cox's family, serving as a commemorative gesture rather than a change to law or policy.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution honoring Hazel Francis, a junior at Russia High School, for winning the 2026 Division V State Championship in the high jump. The measure formally recognizes her athletic achievement and sportsmanship as an example of excellence for her school and community. It directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to Francis to acknowledge her accomplishment.

To amend sections 4111.03, 4111.14, 4113.15, 4121.01, 4123.01, 4141.01, and 5747.01 and to enact section 4113.87 of the Revised Code to specify that a health care worker is not the employee of a health care worker platform or health care facility for purposes of specified laws under certain circumstances.

Maddy summarySB 225 expands Ohio's Address Confidentiality Program to protect victims of specific crimes by providing a confidential address that replaces their actual address on public records. It directly affects individuals fleeing domestic violence, stalking, human trafficking, rape, sexual battery, or crimes involving deadly weapons, including minors, incompetents, or wards under guardianship. Key changes include adding "human trafficking" and "trafficking in persons" to qualifying crimes, requiring a notarized safety statement, and mandating certified application assistants to help applicants complete forms. The program will assign a confidential address managed by the Secretary of State, which forwards mail and receives legal process while keeping the participant's real address private.

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.

To amend section 9.68 of the Revised Code to permit individuals to seek punitive or exemplary damages against municipal corporations that pass gun control measures.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution honoring the memory of James E. Carnes, a former Ohio state senator and public servant. It formally expresses condolences to his family and directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to them. The document does not create new laws or change policies but serves as a tribute to his career and community contributions.

To enact section 3301.96 of the Revised Code to provide for the designation of high-quality youth development programs by the Director of Education and Workforce.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution honoring the memory of Larry A. Mumper, a former Ohio state senator and public official. The measure formally expresses the legislature's condolences to his family and acknowledges his contributions to education, community service, and public office. It directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to Mumper's family as a tribute to his life and legacy.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes Matt Oyster for his three years of dedicated service to the Ohio Senate. It commends his contributions to legislative efficiency, legal expertise, and positive workplace culture, and directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to him. The measure does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of his work as Senate staff.