Sen. Catherine Ingram

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution honoring the memory of William Nelson Morgan, a public servant and community leader from southeastern Ohio. It formally expresses the legislature's condolences to his family and acknowledges his extensive career in roles such as sheriff's deputy, court officer, mayor, and various association directorships. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but instead serves to recognize his contributions and transmit an official copy of the tribute to his family.

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 creates the Adopt a Trail Program to allow volunteer groups to help maintain and improve trails on state-owned land. Under the program, approved volunteer groups can perform tasks such as spring cleanup, litter collection, accessibility improvements, and trail maintenance after applying to and receiving approval from the state division of parks and watercraft. The program requires volunteer groups to commit for at least two years, ensures all participants are at least eighteen years old, and prohibits activities that would reduce state employee hours or violate labor agreements.

To amend sections 3313.603, 3314.03, 3326.15, and 3328.22 and to enact sections 3313.6034 and 3313.6035 of the Revised Code to require school districts to offer, and students to complete, at least one high school computer science course.

To amend sections 1345.51, 2907.321, 2907.322, 2907.323, and 2913.49 and to enact section 1349.10 of the Revised Code to require AI-generated products have a watermark, to prohibit simulated child pornography, and to prohibit identity fraud using a replica of a person.

To amend sections 3313.603, 3313.6020, 3313.617, 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24; to enact sections 3301.0733, 3301.14, 3301.141, 3301.142, 3313.6034, and 3313.6115; and to repeal section 3313.607 of the Revised Code regarding the Education and Workforce Return on Investment Initiative, a middle school career exploration course requirement, and student academic and career plans.

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.