Maddy summaryThis bill requires public and private schools, as well as public recreational facilities, to install automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and create emergency plans for their use. It mandates that staff at these locations complete training on AEDs and that student athletes receive education about sudden cardiac arrest before participating in sports. Additionally, the law prohibits students with a family history of sudden cardiac arrest or those who have fainted from playing sports until they are medically cleared, and it requires coaches to complete specific training. Local governments must also provide hospital relief payments related to these cardiac events, and the Ohio Department of Health is tasked with developing a model emergency action plan to guide schools and facilities.
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Maddy summaryHB 56 increases penalties for drivers who flee from law enforcement and engage in stunt driving, while also requiring police agencies to provide specific training on motor vehicle pursuits. The bill expands the definition of aggravated vehicular homicide to include deaths or serious injuries caused by reckless or negligent driving in construction zones, even if the offense was only a minor speeding violation. Additionally, it reclassifies certain driving-related fees to be collected by county clerks and directs those funds toward title administration costs and clerical pay supplements. These changes apply to anyone operating vehicles such as cars, motorcycles, and utility trucks, with stricter consequences for repeat offenders or those driving without a valid license.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows individuals convicted of crimes while being victims of human trafficking to request the expungement of their criminal records. To qualify, applicants must prove by a preponderance of the evidence for misdemeanors or clear and convincing evidence for felonies that their participation in the offense resulted from their victimization. The process requires filing a detailed application with the sentencing court, which may hold a hearing where prosecutors can object and the judge evaluates specific factors such as the degree of duress and the seriousness of the crime. If approved, the conviction is legally treated as if it never occurred, and the court must notify relevant agencies to remove the record from public view. Applicants are responsible for paying a fifty-dollar fee to initiate the request, with a portion of those funds directed to state and county treasuries.
Maddy summaryThis bill officially designates a specific stretch of highways in Greene and Brown counties as the Brigadier General Charles Young Memorial Historical Corridor. It defines the corridor by naming three connected sections of United States Routes 42, 68, and 62, along with the Simon Kenton Bridge. The legislation also authorizes the state director of transportation to place markers along these roads to indicate their new name. This change is primarily commemorative and does not alter traffic rules, funding, or other operational aspects of the highways.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution honoring the memory of Michael D. Kalinich, Sr., a Strongsville community leader and U.S. Army veteran. It formally recognizes his contributions to local organizations and his family, expressing the House's condolences to his loved ones. The measure directs the Clerk of the House to send an official copy of the resolution to Kalinich's family as a tribute.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates July as Sarcoma Awareness Month to increase public understanding of sarcoma, a type of cancer that affects both humans and dogs. The legislation also officially names the act "Hank's Law" in honor of a specific individual, though it does not create new legal requirements or funding. By adding this designation to the state code, the bill aims to encourage community awareness and support for those impacted by the disease.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force for receiving a Distinguished Group Award from the U.S. Marshals Service. It highlights the unit's work in locating violent fugitives, tackling gang activity, and recovering missing children across Northern Ohio. The text expresses appreciation for the group's efforts and directs the House Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to the task force.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally congratulates the Independence Police Department in Ohio for receiving the 2024 National Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Fund Traffic Safety Award. It recognizes the department's specific achievements, such as implementing traffic safety programs like portable generators and universal keys to improve officer safety and efficiency. The measure directs the House Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to the police department as a gesture of appreciation.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution from the Ohio House of Representatives that formally congratulates Grace Leon on receiving the 2024 Citizen of the Year Award from the U.S. Marshals Service. The measure recognizes Leon's work as a crisis intervention specialist and her long-term support for the Fugitive Safe Surrender program, which helps fugitives turn themselves in safely. By adopting this resolution, the legislature intends to transmit an official copy of the commendation to Leon as a gesture of appreciation for her community service.
Maddy summaryHB 250 directs the state to update academic standards and model curricula for grades K-12 in subjects including English, math, science, social studies, technology, financial literacy, fine arts, foreign languages, and physical education. The bill specifically requires that social studies standards cover the original texts of the Declaration of Independence, the Northwest Ordinance, and the U.S. and Ohio Constitutions, while also mandating that financial literacy and entrepreneurship standards include concepts related to free market capitalism. Additionally, the legislation establishes a separate Military Enlistment diploma seal fund and makes administrative corrections regarding the State Board of Education versus the Director of Education and Workforce.