New legislation would require the Ohio attorney general to investigate cases in which an officer used deadly force against an unarmed citizen. The bill, introduced Wednesday by Democratic Sens. Sandra Williams of Cleveland and Charleta B. Tavares of Columbus, is an effort to bolster accountability and public confidence in the justice system. “It’s a way […]
New Ohio law raises maximum insurance claim amounts
January 6, 2016 by
Ohio Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor has announced that measures designed to provide additional financial protection for Ohio consumers if their life or health insurance company becomes insolvent has become law. Senate Bill 223 (Bacon) raises the maximum possible claim payout for disability and long-term care insurance for policyholders from $100,000 to $300,000; and basic hospital, […]
Proposed Ohio laws would require aborted fetuses be buried or cremated
December 24, 2015 by
Ohio lawmakers have introduced legislation that would require aborted fetuses to be either buried or cremated. The bills come after Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine’s office announced that aborted fetuses from three Planned Parenthood facilities in Ohio ended up in landfills or incinerators. Under House Bill 417, filed last week, fetal remains in Ohio could […]
Federal judge blocks Ohio action against Planned Parenthood over fetal remains
December 15, 2015 by
A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked Ohio officials from taking legal action against Planned Parenthood to enforce fetal tissue disposal rules, and Republican state lawmakers proposed new regulations for such disposal. The actions at the Ohio Statehouse and Columbus federal court comes after state Attorney General Mike DeWine’s investigation into Planned Parenthood facilities. DeWine’s […]
Ohio House approves Rep. Pelanda’s bill to modify Ohio Department of Agriculture laws
December 9, 2015 by
State Representative Dorothy Pelanda (R-Marysville) announced that the Ohio House has concurred on House Bill 131, legislation that updates various sections of state law pertaining to the Ohio Department of Agriculture. “I am pleased to see House Bill 131, legislation implementing important changes dealing with Ohio’s No. 1 industry of agriculture, make its way to […]
Ohio House votes to expand foster care assistance, effort led in part by Marion representative
December 2, 2015 by
During Tuesday’s session, the Ohio House of Representatives approved legislation that increases the age for which persons are eligible to receive foster care and adoption assistance, as well as addresses issues associated with caring for the more than 67,000 juvenile and elderly Ohioans subject to guardianship in the state. After having passed the House Community […]
Ohio House Republicans promise lengthy process with right-to-work bill
December 2, 2015 by
Ohio House Republicans say they expect a lengthy discussion on a so-called “right-to-work” bill, though they hesitate to say whether they will ultimately pass it. A number of Republican leaders say they personally support House Bill 377, which would prohibit private-sector labor union membership as a condition of employment. But there’s still the specter of […]
Proposed Ohio Bills would alter DUI penalties, create “Stand with Israel” plate, ban microbeads and some invasive species
December 1, 2015 by
New legislation in the Ohio House would allow first-time drunken-driving offenders to receive unlimited driving privileges with a special license if they agree to have ignition interlocks installed in their vehicles. Other new bills in the Ohio General Assembly would, among other things, outlaw the sale or possession of a number of invasive animal species, […]
Ohio lawmakers propose changes to unemployment benefits
November 30, 2015 by
Ohio lawmakers are pushing new legislation that would slash unemployment benefits and impose new eligibility requirements to help strengthen the state’s insolvent unemployment benefits system. House Bill 394 would reduce the maximum time Ohioans could get unemployment benefits from 26 weeks to as few as 12 weeks – tied for lowest in the nation. It […]
Bills would change rules for Ohio cosmetology licensing
November 19, 2015 by
An unlikely group of state lawmakers is trying to reform state cosmetology laws they say prevent Ohioans from opening their own businesses. Companion bills in the House and Senate would make several changes to cosmetology licensing, including eliminating a “manager’s license” that requires more training and allows stylists to work on their own. Salon owners […]
