Josh Williams - State Representative, Lucas County, Ohio

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Bill CommerceCrime and PunishmentCrimes, Corrections, and Law EnforcementPUBLIC SAFETY

Create the NextGen Public Safety Pilot Program

To create the NextGen Public Safety Pilot Program, to authorize Local Government Fund reductions if Lucas County or the City of Toledo fail to abide by certain terms of a grant under that Program, and to make an appropriation.

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Bill Special Designations

Adopt English as the official state language

To enact section 5.13 of the Revised Code to adopt English as the official state language.

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Bill CommerceFinance and AppropriationsHealth CareHealth and Human ServicesINSURANCEState And Local Government

Prohibit certain coverage for gender reassignment surgery

To amend sections 4117.10, 5747.50, 5747.502, 5747.504, 5747.505, 5747.51, and 5747.53 and to enact sections 9.051, 5164.21, and 5747.506 of the Revised Code to prohibit coverage for gender reassignment surgery under Medicaid and state and local authority employee health insurance plans.

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Bill Crime and PunishmentCrimes, Corrections, and Law EnforcementImmigrationLAW ENFORCEMENT

Create offense of obstructing federal immigration enforcement

To enact section 2921.311 of the Revised Code to create the offense of obstructing federal immigration enforcement.

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Bill Health and Human ServicesMedicaid

Enact the American Dream Act

To enact sections 113.65 and 5166.38 of the Revised Code to establish the American Dream Voluntary Transition Program as a component of the Medicaid program and to designate this act the American Dream Act.

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Bill CommerceCrime and PunishmentCrimes, Corrections, and Law EnforcementHealth and Human Services

Expand prohibitions on abortion trafficking

To amend sections 2108.18, 2108.99, and 2919.14 of the Revised Code to expand the prohibitions on abortion trafficking and the sale of a product of human conception resulting from abortion.

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Bill Crime and PunishmentCrimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement

Expand the offenses of importuning and obstructing justice

To amend sections 2907.07 and 2921.32 of the Revised Code to expand the offenses of importuning and obstructing justice.

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Bill Civil LawCOURTSCourts and Civil LawEMPLOYMENTState And Local Government

Require additional Ohio employers to use E-verify

To amend sections 4151.01, 4151.02, 4151.03, 4151.04, 4151.05, 4151.06, and 4151.07 of the Revised Code to require additional Ohio employers to use E-verify and to prohibit certain employment practices.

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Bill Crime and PunishmentCrimes, Corrections, and Law EnforcementHealth and Human ServicesPUBLIC ASSISTANCE

Prohibit fraudulent use of state funds

To enact section 2913.50 of the Revised Code to prohibit fraudulent use of state funds.

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Bill Environment and Natural ResourcesMotor vehiclesState GovernmentState And Local GovernmentTRANSPORTATIONVehicle Equipment

Regards use of E15 blended fuel for state motor vehicles

To amend sections 125.831 and 125.832 and to enact section 125.833 of the Revised Code regarding use of E15 blended fuel for state motor vehicles.

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Bill COURTSCourts and Civil LawCrime and PunishmentCrimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement

Enact the Fair Trial Protection Act

To amend section 2945.21 of the Revised Code to enact the Fair Trial Protection Act to create a process for objecting to a peremptory challenge on the basis that the challenge is based on the prospective juror's race, color, religion, sex, military status, national origin, disability, age, or ancestry.

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Bill Crimes, Corrections, and Law EnforcementLAW ENFORCEMENT

Enact the Adult Parole Authority Enhancement Act

To amend sections 2929.15, 2929.16, 2929.25, 2967.131, and 2967.15 and to enact section 2903.217 of the Revised Code to enact the Adult Parole Authority Enhancement Act.

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Bill COURTSCourts and Civil LawPublic Officials and EmployeesState And Local Government

Create the court-appointed public defender loan repayment program

To enact sections 120.09, 120.091, and 120.092 of the Revised Code to create the court-appointed public defender loan repayment program.

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Bill Drivers' LicensesImmigrationMotor vehiclesPUBLIC SAFETYTRANSPORTATION

Limit all limited term licenses, ID cards to one-year expiration

To amend sections 4501.01, 4503.10, 4503.103, 4503.107, 4506.14, 4507.09, and 4507.501 of the Revised Code to require all limited term licenses and identification cards to have a maximum one-year expiration and prohibit multi-year or permanent vehicle-related registrations for temporary residents.

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Bill Crime and PunishmentCrimes, Corrections, and Law EnforcementPostconviction RemediesPrisons and JailsSENTENCING

Enact the Felony Accountability for Frequent Offenders Act

To amend sections 2929.01, 2929.14, 2967.01, 2967.13, and 2967.132 and to enact section 2941.1427 of the Revised Code to enact the Felony Accountability for Frequent Offenders Act to create a specification for a habitual felony offender.

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Bill AgingHealth and Human ServicesHousing and Real PropertyLocal GovernmentState And Local GovernmentTaxation

Allow area agency on aging to couple certain housing tax credits

To amend sections 149.311 and 175.16 of the Revised Code to allow area agencies on aging to couple the state historic rehabilitation and low-income housing tax credits and require a minimum price for low-income housing tax credits transferred by area agencies on aging.

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Bill Civil LawCOURTSCourts and Civil LawCrime and PunishmentCrimes, Corrections, and Law EnforcementHealth and Human ServicesMental Health and DisabilitiesPrisons and JailsSENTENCINGSubstance Abuse and Addiction

Let criminal court make certain mental capacity determinations

To amend sections 149.43, 2101.24, 2108.90, 2945.38, 2945.39, 2945.401, 5122.01, 5122.02, 5122.03, 5122.05, 5122.09, 5122.10, 5122.11, 5122.111, 5122.112, 5122.12, 5122.13, 5122.14, 5122.141, 5122.15, 5122.20, 5122.23, 5122.25, 5122.26, 5122.27, 5122.271, 5122.29, 5122.31, 5122.311, 5122.35, 5122.36, 5122.38, 5122.41, 5122.43, 5123.01, 5123.21, 5123.39, 5123.57, 5123.58, 5123.61, 5123.70, 5123.71, 5123.73, 5123.74, 5123.75, 5123.76, 5123.79, 5123.81, 5123.811, 5123.86, 5123.89, 5123.92, 5123.95, 5123.96, and 5123.97 and …

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Bill EMPLOYMENTHealth and Human ServicesMedicaid

Enact the Medicaid Bridge to Independence Act

To enact section 5166.38 of the Revised Code to establish an orientation program for individuals newly enrolled in the Medicaid program and to designate this act the Medicaid Bridge to Independence Act.

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Bill EducationPrimary and Secondary Education

Enact the Science of Math Act

To amend sections 3301.0714, 3302.03, 3314.03, 3317.25, 3324.10, and 3326.11; to enact new section 3313.6032 and sections 3302.131, 3302.132, 3313.6034, 3313.6035, 3319.2214, and 3319.2311; and to repeal section 3313.6032 of the Revised Code to enact the Science of Math Act with regard to academic intervention services at public schools and the establishment of mathematics improvement and intervention plans.

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Bill Finance and Appropriations

Support Junior Achievement of Northwestern Ohio program

To make an appropriation to support Junior Achievement of Northwestern Ohio's fifth year program.

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Bill EducationEducation : Primary and Secondary Education

Regards model curriculum for world history

To enact section 3301.0722 of the Revised Code regarding model curriculum for world history that includes ancient African civilizations and global influence.

Apr 07, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill EducationEducation : Higher EducationEducation : Primary and Secondary EducationEMPLOYMENTHealth and Human Services

Enact the Privacy Protection Act

To amend sections 3314.03, 3319.90, 3326.11, 3345.90, 3705.08, 3705.16, 3705.20, 3705.21, 3705.22, 4117.10, 4506.01, 4506.16, and 4507.01 and to enact sections 9.071, 3313.475, 3345.561, 3755.01, 3755.02, 3755.03, and 4113.90 of the Revised Code to enact the Privacy Protection Act regarding biological sex, access to certain facilities, names and pronouns, and certain government-issued documents.

Apr 07, 2026 · source · details / share

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Ohio congressional candidate Josh Williams' explicit Facebook posts resurface in GOP primary

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Bill Courts and Civil Law : CourtsCrimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and PunishmentCrimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : SentencingSenate Finance Committee

Require courts to supply electronic notification of hearings

To enact section 2709.01 of the Revised Code to require courts to supply electronic notification of hearings to defendants in criminal and traffic cases and to make an appropriation.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Crimes, Corrections, and Law EnforcementCrimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and PunishmentCrimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Prisons and JailsHousing and Real Property

Ensure inmates, prisoners housed according to biological sex

To amend sections 751.08, 5120.10, and 5120.16 of the Revised Code to ensure that jail inmates, city infirmary inmates, and prisoners under control of the department of rehabilitation and correction are housed in accordance with their biological sex.

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Bill Health and Human Services : Medicaid

Enact SHIELD Act

To enact sections 5164.40, 5164.401, 5164.402, 5164.403, 5164.404, 5164.405, and 5164.406 of the Revised Code to require the Department of Medicaid to establish electronic verification systems that promote program integrity for certain components of the Medicaid program and to name this act the Safeguarding Healthcare Integrity through Electronic Location Data (SHIELD) Act.

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Bill Crimes, Corrections, and Law EnforcementCrimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and PunishmentCrimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Prisons and Jails

Revise sentences of imprisonment for felony offenses

To amend sections 2929.01, 2929.14, 2929.144, 2929.19, 2953.08, 2967.193, and 2967.194 of the Revised Code to require every sentence of imprisonment for a felony offense be for an indefinite period consisting of a minimum and maximum term and to change the maximum term that applies to those offenses.

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Bill TRANSPORTATIONTransportation : Highways, Roads, and BridgesTransportation : Motor VehiclesHOUSE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

Require E15 fuel at turnpike facilities; biodiesel fuel study

To amend sections 5537.01 and 5537.04 and to enact section 5537.31 of the Revised Code to require the sale of E15 blended fuel at turnpike service facilities and a feasibility study related to the sale of biodiesel fuel at those facilities.

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Bill Courts and Civil Law : CourtsCrimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and PunishmentEMPLOYMENTHouse Community Revitalization Committee

Regards juvenile offenders, qualification for employment

To amend sections 4109.02 and 4123.35 and to enact sections 2152.30, 4113.90, and 4123.97 of the Revised Code regarding juvenile offenders and certificates of qualification for employment.

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Bill Courts and Civil Law : CourtsCrimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and PunishmentCrimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : SentencingHealth and Human Services : Mental Health and DisabilitiesHealth and Human Services : Substance Abuse and AddictionHouse Community Revitalization Committee

Regards criminal defendant substance use disorder, mental health

To enact section 2901.14 of the Revised Code regarding substance use disorder and mental health treatment for criminal defendants.

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Bill Crimes, Corrections, and Law EnforcementCrimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and PunishmentCrimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : SentencingCrimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Sex OffensesHouse Judiciary Committee

Increase the penalties for engaging in prostitution

To amend sections 2907.231 and 2950.01 of the Revised Code to increase the penalties for engaging in prostitution.

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Bill Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Law EnforcementHouse Judiciary Committee

Create the offense of negligent assault of a peace officer

To amend sections 2903.14 and 2927.15 of the Revised Code to create the offense of negligent assault of a peace officer.

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Bill Crimes, Corrections, and Law EnforcementCrimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and PunishmentJuvenile and Family Law : Juvenile JusticeHouse Judiciary Committee

Create the offense of neglect of parental duties

To amend section 2919.24 of the Revised Code to create the offense of neglect of parental duties.

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Bill Courts and Civil Law : CourtsCrimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and PunishmentCrimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : SentencingHouse Judiciary Committee

Require courts to supply electronic notification of hearings

To enact section 2709.01 of the Revised Code to require courts to supply electronic notification of hearings to defendants in criminal and traffic cases and to make an appropriation.

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Bill Crimes, Corrections, and Law EnforcementCrimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Law EnforcementEMPLOYMENTOccupational Licensing and RegulationState And Local GovernmentState and Local Government : Local GovernmentState and Local Government : State GovernmentHouse Public Safety Committee

Allow for the waiver of peace officer refresher training

To allow for the waiver of peace officer refresher training and to declare an emergency.

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Bill Special DesignationsHouse General Government Committee

Designate Henrietta Lacks Day

To enact section 5.2324 of the Revised Code to designate October 4th as "Henrietta Lacks Day."

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Bill Courts and Civil Law : CourtsCrimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and PunishmentCrimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : SentencingCrimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Sex OffensesHouse Judiciary Committee

Require 7 year mandatory minimum prison term for forcible rape

To amend section 2907.02 of the Revised Code to require a seven year mandatory minimum prison term for forcible rape.

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Bill TaxationHouse Ways and Means Committee

Enact the Tithing Protection Act

To amend section 5747.01 of the Revised Code to allow a personal income tax deduction for certain donations to churches and to name this act the Tithing Protection Act.

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Bill CommerceCommerce : TechnologyHouse Technology and Innovation Committee

Regards safekeeping and management of unclaimed digital assets

To amend section 169.01 and to enact sections 169.20, 169.21, 169.22, 169.23, 169.24, 169.25, and 169.26 of the Revised Code to provide for the safekeeping and management of unclaimed digital assets.

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Bill Commerce : InsuranceEMPLOYMENTHealth and Human Services : Health CareState and Local Government : Public Officials and EmployeesState and Local Government : State GovernmentHouse General Government Committee

Regards state employee reimbursement for GLP-1 drug costs

To enact section 124.826 of the Revised Code regarding reimbursements to state employees and elected state officials for GLP-1 drug costs.

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Bill Commerce : InsuranceHealth and Human Services : Public HealthTaxationHouse Ways and Means Committee

Authorize tax credit for assisted reproduction insurance coverage

To amend section 5747.98 and to enact section 5747.87 of the Revised Code to authorize an income tax credit for employers that subsidize employee insurance coverage for assisted reproduction.

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Bill Health and Human Services : Health CareImmigrationHouse Public Safety Committee

Regards hospitals and enforcement of federal immigration law

To enact sections 3722.15 and 5119.335 of the Revised Code regarding hospitals and the enforcement of federal immigration law.

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Bill Juvenile and Family Law : Child Custody and SupportJuvenile and Family Law : Domestic RelationsHouse Judiciary Committee

Revise the law regarding child custody for unwed parents

To amend section 3109.042 of the Revised Code to make changes to the law regarding child custody for unwed parents.

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Bill Special DesignationsTransportation : Motor VehiclesTransportation : Vehicle Registration and TitlingHOUSE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEESENATE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

Designate SSG Jack W. Coy Veterans Memorial Highway

To enact section 5534.617 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of I-280 in Lucas County as the "SSG Jack W. Coy Veterans Memorial Highway."

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Bill Crimes, Corrections, and Law EnforcementCrimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and PunishmentCrimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Sex OffensesHouse Judiciary CommitteeSenate Judiciary Committee

Regards motivation or purpose to commit criminal child enticement

To amend sections 2905.05 and 2950.01 of the Revised Code to require that a person act with a sexual motivation or an unlawful purpose to commit the offense of criminal child enticement.

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Bill Neutral TaxationHouse Government Oversight CommitteeSenate Government Oversight and Reform Committee

Urge Congress to make the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent

To urge the Congress of the United States to make the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent and protect prosperity.

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Neutral EducationHouse Children and Human Services CommitteeCourts and Civil LawJuvenile and Family Law : Child Welfare

Enact Kei'Mani's Law

To amend sections 2151.421, 3314.03, 3326.11, 3328.24, 5180.40, 5180.401, 5180.402, 5180.403, and 5180.404 and to enact sections 3313.961, 5180.408, 5180.409, 5180.4010, and 5180.4011 of the Revised Code to make changes to the law regarding the uniform statewide automated child welfare information system, to require public schools to appoint a child protection liaison, and to name this act Kei'Mani's Law.

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Enact the Alford Plea Fairness Act

To amend sections 2929.12, 2929.15, and 2929.25 of the Revised Code to prohibit a sentencing court from imposing, as a condition of community control, a requirement that the offender admit guilt if the offender was found guilty after entering an Alford plea and to name this act the Alford Plea Fairness Act.

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Bill Neutral ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTTaxationHouse Ways and Means Committee

Enact the Promised Land Act

To amend sections 5725.38, 5725.98, 5726.61, 5726.98, 5729.21, 5729.98, 5747.86, and 5747.98 and to enact section 122.841 of the Revised Code to authorize a nonrefundable, transferable tax credit for charitable organizations that construct owner-occupied housing and to name this act the Promised Land Act.

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Bill Neutral Crimes, Corrections, and Law EnforcementCommerce : InsuranceHouse Insurance CommitteeCourts and Civil Law : Courts

Regards surety bail bond agent duties and licensure

To amend sections 2713.21, 2937.22, 2937.24, and 3905.85 of the Revised Code to permit the surrender of a defendant by a surety bail bond agent and to require surety bail bond agents to be licensed property and casualty insurance agents.

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Bill Neutral State and Local Government : State GovernmentTransportation : Motor VehiclesHouse General Government Committee

Enact the Fairness in Mileage Reimbursement Act

To amend section 101.27 of the Revised Code to eliminate mileage reimbursement for legislators who use electric charging facilities in designated Capitol Square parking facilities and to name this act the Fairness in Mileage Reimbursement Act.

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Bill Neutral ImmigrationHealth and Human ServicesState and Local Government : State GovernmentFinance and AppropriationsHealth and Human Services : Public AssistanceHouse General Government CommitteeCourts and Civil Law : Civil Law

Regards Ohio Access to Justice Foundation, use of state funds

To amend sections 117.01, 120.521, and 120.54 and to enact sections 9.631 and 3129.07 of the Revised Code to modify the membership of the board of directors of the Ohio Access to Justice Foundation and to prohibit the use of state funds for certain purposes.

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Bill Neutral Health and Human Services : Child CareHouse Children and Human Services Committee

Enact the Child Care Fraud Prevention Act

To amend sections 5104.015 and 5104.04 and to enact sections 5104.044, 5104.303, 5104.304, and 5104.361 of the Revised Code to require video surveillance of child care centers, to establish an online portal for tracking child care center attendance, to require investigations of waste, fraud, and abuse allegations relating to providers of publicly funded child care, and to name this act …

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Bill Neutral Health and Human ServicesFinance and AppropriationsCrimes, Corrections, and Law EnforcementCrimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and PunishmentHouse Judiciary CommitteeHealth and Human Services : MedicaidHealth and Human Services : Mental Health and DisabilitiesCourts and Civil LawHealth and Human Services : Substance Abuse and AddictionCourts and Civil Law : Civil Law

Enact the Mental Health and Community Wellness Act

To amend sections 2945.37, 2945.38, 2945.39, and 2945.401 and to enact section 5120.101 of the Revised Code to enact the Mental Health and Community Wellness Act to amend the competency to stand trial law, to create the mental health and substance abuse community-based correctional facility pilot program, to require a prosecutor to file for civil confinement of a defendant who …

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Bill Neutral Crimes, Corrections, and Law EnforcementCrimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and PunishmentCrimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Law EnforcementHouse Small Business Committee

Enact the Retail Theft Prevention Act

To amend sections 2913.02 and 2929.14 of the Revised Code to enact the Retail Theft Prevention Act to prohibit groups acting in concert to commit retail theft.

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Bill Neutral Crimes, Corrections, and Law EnforcementCrimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and PunishmentHouse Judiciary CommitteeCourts and Civil Law : CourtsJuvenile and Family Law

Eliminate certain juvenile court transfer proceeding

To repeal section 2151.271 of the Revised Code to remove the option for the juvenile court to transfer a proceeding against a juvenile to the county where the juvenile resides.

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Bill Neutral TaxationHouse Judiciary CommitteeCourts and Civil Law : Courts

Allow income tax refund garnishment for certain court costs, fees

To amend section 5747.12 and to enact section 5747.124 of the Revised Code to allow garnishment of income tax refunds to pay certain delinquent court costs and fees.

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Bill Neutral Crimes, Corrections, and Law EnforcementHouse Judiciary CommitteeCourts and Civil Law : Courts

Prohibit judicial release denial solely on offense classification

To amend section 2929.20 of the Revised Code to prohibit denial of judicial release based solely on the classification of an offense.

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Bill Neutral Crimes, Corrections, and Law EnforcementCrimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and PunishmentHouse Judiciary CommitteeCrimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Sentencing

Expand the offense of obstructing justice

To amend section 2921.32 of the Revised Code to expand the offense of obstructing justice.

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Bill Neutral Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and PunishmentHouse Judiciary CommitteeCourts and Civil Law : Courts

Allow felony defendants to request indictment by open grand jury

To amend sections 109.83, 109.84, 109.85, 109.86, 121.22, 177.03, 307.52, 325.07, 701.03, 1901.21, 2151.43, 2152.13, 2301.25, 2335.08, 2930.09, 2933.62, 2933.63, 2935.36, 2937.09, 2937.10, 2937.12, 2939.02, 2939.03, 2939.06, 2939.07, 2939.08, 2939.09, 2939.10, 2939.11, 2939.12, 2939.13, 2939.14, 2939.15, 2939.16, 2939.17, 2939.19, 2939.23, 2939.24, 2941.06, 2941.58, 2951.041, 2953.33, 3515.13, 3701.14, 3701.17, 3701.24, and 4113.22 and to enact sections 2937.111, 2939.061, and 2939.071 of …

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Bill Neutral Health and Human ServicesState and Local Government : Local GovernmentHouse Children and Human Services CommitteeHealth and Human Services : Health CareHealth and Human Services : Mental Health and Disabilities

Regards ADAMH boards and board contracts

To amend sections 340.02 and 340.036 of the Revised Code regarding the composition of boards of alcohol, drug addiction, and mental health services and regarding board contracts.

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Bill Neutral Crimes, Corrections, and Law EnforcementCrimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and PunishmentHouse Judiciary CommitteeCrimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Prisons and JailsCrimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Postconviction RemediesCrimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : SentencingCourts and Civil Law : CourtsCourts and Civil Law

Modify and rename the wrongful incarceration law

To amend sections 117.52, 2305.02, 2743.15, 2743.48, and 2743.49 of the Revised Code to modify the wrongful imprisonment law and to rename the provisions wrongful incarceration.

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Create a repeat drug offender specification

To amend sections 2929.01 and 2929.14 and to enact section 2941.1427 of the Revised Code to create a repeat drug offender specification.

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Bill Neutral House Judiciary CommitteeCommerce : InsuranceHealth and Human Services : Public Health

Enact the Right to Know Act

To amend sections 3705.01 and 3705.09 of the Revised Code to require an institution to offer genetic testing to confirm paternity when a child is born to unwed parents and to name this act the Right to Know Act.

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Bill Neutral EducationHOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEEEducation : Primary and Secondary EducationFinance and AppropriationsCrimes, Corrections, and Law EnforcementEducation : Higher EducationCrimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Law Enforcement

Regards human trafficking screening in public schools

To amend sections 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24 and to enact section 3313.675 of the Revised Code regarding human trafficking screening in public schools and to make an appropriation.

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Bill Neutral TaxationHouse Ways and Means CommitteeJuvenile and Family Law : Marriage and Divorce

Enact the Invest in Marriage Act

To amend section 5747.98 and to enact section 5747.74 of the Revised Code to create an income tax credit for employers that provide a marriage bonus and to name this act the Invest in Marriage Act.

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Bill Neutral TaxationEMPLOYMENTHouse Ways and Means Committee

Enact the Baby Bonus Act

To amend section 5747.98 and to enact section 5747.74 of the Revised Code to create an income tax credit for employers that provide a childbirth bonus and to name this act the Baby Bonus Act.

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Bill Neutral ImmigrationCrimes, Corrections, and Law EnforcementCrimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and PunishmentHouse Judiciary CommitteeCourts and Civil Law : Courts

Add immigration status as a required factor for sentencing, bail

To amend sections 2929.12, 2929.15, 2929.22, 2929.25, and 2937.011 of the Revised Code to add a person's immigration status as a factor a court must consider when sentencing or ordering bail.

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Bill Neutral Crimes, Corrections, and Law EnforcementCrimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and PunishmentHouse Judiciary CommitteeCrimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Law EnforcementCrimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : SentencingCourts and Civil Law : Courts

Regards crimes committed while masked or disguised

To amend sections 2152.17, 2911.21, 2917.02, and 2929.14 and to enact sections 2917.10 and 2941.1427 of the Revised Code to prohibit masked harassment and masked trespassing, to modify the offense of aggravated riot when the offender is wearing a mask or disguise or is otherwise concealing or attempting to conceal the offender's face, and to require an additional prison term …

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Bill Neutral TaxationEMPLOYMENTHealth and Human Services : Child CareHouse Ways and Means Committee

Enact the Paid Parental Leave Act

To amend section 5747.98 and to enact section 5747.74 of the Revised Code to create an income tax credit for employers that provide paid parental leave and to name this act the Paid Parental Leave Act.

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Bill Neutral House Workforce and Higher Education CommitteeHealth and Human Services : Public Assistance

Enact A HAND UP Act

To establish the 'A HAND UP' pilot program, to designate this act as the Actionable Help And New Dignity for Upward Progression (A HAND UP) Act, and to make an appropriation.

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Bill Neutral Crimes, Corrections, and Law EnforcementCrimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and PunishmentHouse Judiciary CommitteeCourts and Civil Law : Courts

Allow motion for new trial, other relief based on new evidence

To amend sections 181.25, 2929.06, 2945.79, 2945.80, 2945.81, 2953.21, and 2953.23 and to enact section 2945.811 of the Revised Code to allow a person to file a motion for a new trial or a petition for postconviction relief if the person produces new evidence that would establish a strong probability of a different result at trial.

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Bill Neutral CommerceHouse Commerce and Labor CommitteeOccupational Licensing and Regulation

Regulate the provision of earned wage access services

To amend section 1321.21 and to enact sections 1320.01, 1320.02, 1320.03, 1320.04, 1320.05, 1320.06, 1320.07, 1320.08, 1320.09, and 1320.10 of the Revised Code to regulate the provision of earned wage access services.

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Bill Neutral EducationHOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEEEducation : Primary and Secondary EducationEducation : Higher Education

Enact the Graduation Readiness and Development (GRAD) Act

To amend sections 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24 and to enact sections 5.2322 and 3313.475 of the Revised Code to enact the Graduation Readiness and Development (GRAD) Act regarding exit orientation programs at public high schools and to designate September as "Workforce Development Month."

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Bill Neutral Crimes, Corrections, and Law EnforcementCrimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and PunishmentHouse Judiciary CommitteeCourts and Civil Law : CourtsCourts and Civil Law

Enact the Self-Defense Protection Act

To amend section 2901.05 of the Revised Code to enact the Self-Defense Protection Act to create a pretrial procedure for a person asserting self-defense, defense of another, or defense of that person's property.

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Bill Neutral EducationEducation : Higher EducationHouse Workforce and Higher Education CommitteeEmployment : Workforce Development

Enact the Platinum Providers Act

To amend section 122.1710 and to enact sections 122.1712 and 122.1713 of the Revised Code to modify the Individual Microcredential Assistance Program(IMAP), to create platinum provider programs for certain IMAP participants, and to name this act the Platinum Providers Act.

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Neutral ImmigrationState and Local Government : Local GovernmentHouse Public Safety CommitteeCrimes, Corrections, and Law EnforcementHealth and Human Services : Public Assistance

Enact Protecting Ohio Communities Act

To amend sections 9.63, 4501.06, 5747.50, 5747.502, 5747.51, and 5747.53 and to enact sections 9.631, 9.632, 9.633, and 5747.504 of the Revised Code to require state and local authorities to cooperate with the federal government in the enforcement of immigration laws, to prescribe funding reductions for noncompliance, to name this act the Protecting Ohio Communities Act, and to declare an …

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Neutral Crimes, Corrections, and Law EnforcementCrimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and PunishmentCrimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Criminal Records ChecksCrimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : FirearmsCrimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Sealing or ExpungementHouse Judiciary CommitteeSenate Judiciary Committee

Enact the Repeat Offender Act

To amend sections 109.11, 109.57, 109.572, 109.578, 109.579, 2151.357, 2746.02, 2901.08, 2923.125, 2923.13, 2923.14, 2929.01, 2929.13, 2929.14, 2929.34, 2930.171, 2941.141, 2941.144, 2941.145, 2941.146, 2951.041, 2953.25, 2953.26, 2953.31, 2953.32, 2953.34, 2953.39, 2953.61, 4723.28, 4729.16, 4729.56, 4729.57, 4729.96, 4752.09, and 5120.035 and to enact sections 2941.1427, 2941.1428, 2941.1429, 2953.311, 2953.321, 2953.322, and 2953.323 of the Revised Code to enact the Repeat Offender …

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

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Create emergency vehicle access routes across railroads

To amend sections 307.203, 5589.20, 5589.22, 5589.23, 5589.24, and 5589.99; to amend, for the purpose of adopting new section numbers as indicated in parentheses, sections 5589.20 (5589.40), 5589.22 (5589.42), 5589.23 (5589.43), and 5589.24 (5589.44); to enact section 5589.41; and to …

Jul 15, 2026 · details / share

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Enact Keith’s Law regarding the communication disability database

To amend sections 3304.23 and 5502.08 of the Revised Code to expand the communication disability database to include any person with a disability, to expand access to that database through countywide 9-1-1 systems, and to name this act "Keith's Law".

May 28, 2026 · details / share

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Exempt service animals from sales and use tax

To amend section 5739.02 of the Revised Code to exempt service dogs and miniature horses from sales and use tax.

May 28, 2026 · details / share

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Establish the violent crime reduction grant program

To enact section 5502.72 of the Revised Code to establish the violent crime reduction grant program.

May 28, 2026 · details / share

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Enact the Return to Learn Act

To amend sections 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24 and to enact section 3313.675 of the Revised Code to enact the Return to Learn Act regarding return-to-school support policies after a traumatic brain injury.

May 28, 2026 · details / share

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Regards deployed elected official’s office, meeting attendance

To amend sections 3.07, 3.17, 305.03, 503.241, and 3313.11 and to enact section 3.171 of the Revised Code to allow an elected official who is deployed on active military duty to retain the official's position and to attend meetings virtually.

May 28, 2026 · details / share

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Enact the Fostering Sibling Success Act

To amend sections 2151.011, 2151.411, 2151.412, 2151.416, 2151.417, 2151.4122, 2151.424, and 5103.161; to enact new sections 2151.4115, 2151.4116, 2151.4117, 2151.4118, 2151.4119, and 2151.4120 and section 2151.317; and to repeal sections 2151.4115, 2151.4116, 2151.4117, 2151.4118, 2151.4119, 2151.4120, and 2151.4121 of the …

May 28, 2026 · details / share

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Regards the elimination of vacant state civil service positions

To enact section 124.143 of the Revised Code regarding the elimination of vacant state civil service positions.

May 28, 2026 · details / share

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Regards health and safety requirements for stuffed toys

To amend sections 3713.01 and 3713.02 of the Revised Code regarding health and safety requirements for stuffed toys.

May 28, 2026 · details / share

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Designate Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Month

To enact section 5.63 of the Revised Code to designate October as "Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Awareness Month."

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Authorize an income tax credit for family caregiving expenses

To amend sections 5747.08 and 5747.98 and to enact section 5747.053 of the Revised Code to authorize a nonrefundable income tax credit for family caregiving expenses.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Prohibit artificial depiction of a minor for obscene purposes

To amend sections 2907.321, 2907.322, and 2907.323 of the Revised Code to prohibit use of an artificially generated depiction of a minor for obscene purposes.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Regards notice of possibility of reversing a chemical abortion

To enact sections 2317.57 and 2317.571 of the Revised Code regarding notice about the possibility of reversing a chemical abortion.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Prohibit nondisclosure agreements regarding child sexual abuse

To amend section 4117.10 and to enact section 4113.25 of the Revised Code to prohibit certain nondisclosure or confidentiality agreements regarding sexual abuse of a child.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Revise the household sewage treatment system law

To amend sections 3718.02, 3718.021, 3718.11, 6111.44, and 6111.441 of the Revised Code to make changes to the law governing household sewage treatment systems.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Exempt a vehicle towing farm machinery from vehicle size limits

To amend section 5577.05 of the Revised Code to exempt a vehicle towing farm machinery from the statutory vehicle size limits.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Create the Data Center Study Commission

To create the Data Center Study Commission.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Modify law governing tax appeals and property tax complaints

To amend sections 5715.19 and 5717.04 of the Revised Code to modify the law governing tax appeals and property tax complaints.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Prohibit a person from receiving proceeds of prostitution

To amend sections 2907.01 and 2923.31 and to enact section 2907.251 of the Revised Code to prohibit a person from receiving proceeds of prostitution.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Revise driver education requirements

To amend sections 4507.05, 4507.071, 4507.21, and 4508.02 and to enact section 4508.041 of the Revised Code to make changes to driver education requirements.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Designate 761st Tank Battalion Day

To enact section 5.2322 of the Revised Code to designate October 1st as "761st Tank Battalion Day."

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Designate CPL Lindsey William Mitchell Memorial Highway

To enact section 5534.931 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of Interstate 70 in Franklin and Fairfield counties as the "CPL Lindsey William Mitchell Memorial Highway."

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Establish the Toledo Mud Hens license plate

To amend section 4501.21 and to enact section 4503.599 of the Revised Code to establish the "Toledo Mud Hens" license plate.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Allow surviving spouse to retain Purple Heart license plate

To amend section 4503.571 of the Revised Code to allow the surviving spouse of a Purple Heart recipient to retain or obtain the "Purple Heart" specialty license plate.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Create the small defense business linked deposit program

To amend sections 135.61, 135.62, 135.621, 135.623, 1733.04, and 1733.24 and to enact section 135.67 of the Revised Code to create the small defense business linked deposit program.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Authorize sales tax holiday for firearm safety, storage devices

To amend sections 5739.02, 5739.03, and 5739.05 of the Revised Code to authorize a sales tax holiday for four months each year for the sale of firearm safety and storage devices.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Designate the walleye as the official fish of the state

To enact section 5.037 of the Revised Code to designate the walleye as the official fish of the state.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Designate EMS week in Ohio

To enact section 5.2322 of the Revised Code to designate the third full week of May as "EMS week in Ohio."

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Require US-produced iron, steel be used on state-funded projects

To amend sections 153.011, 153.99, 3333.071, and 5525.21 of the Revised Code to require iron or steel that is produced in the United States be used on projects supported by state funds.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Enact the Indecent Exposure Modernization Act

To amend sections 2907.09, 2907.39, and 4301.25 of the Revised Code to enact the Indecent Exposure Modernization Act.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Exempt tips from state, municipal, school district income taxes

To amend sections 718.01, 5747.01, and 5748.01 of the Revised Code to exempt tips from state, municipal, and school district income taxes.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Create the Ohio Israel Trade and Innovation Partnership

To enact section 122.1712 of the Revised Code to create the Ohio Israel Trade and Innovation Partnership.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Designate Harriet Tubman Day

To enact section 5.2324 of the Revised Code to designate March 10 as "Harriet Tubman Day."

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Require insurance coverage for certain prostate cancer screening

To enact section 3902.66 of the Revised Code to require health insurers to cover preventive screenings for certain men at high-risk for developing prostate cancer.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Enact the Health Care Sharing Ministries Freedom to Share Act

To amend sections 1716.01 and 5747.01 and to enact sections 1716.22 and 3333.96 of the Revised Code to enact the Health Care Sharing Ministries Freedom to Share Act.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Establish the Armed Forces Reserve Component Scholarship Program

To enact sections 3333.46, 3333.461, and 3333.462 of the Revised Code to establish the Armed Forces Reserve Component Scholarship Program and related funds and to make an appropriation.