Ohio Bill Book

Companies that move their call center jobs abroad could still get Ohio state grants, loans, and other benefits.

Taxpayers could fund companies that ship jobs overseas, while Ohio workers lose jobs and see no new money for local needs.

Call centers

• Accountability (hurts) — Reduces oversight of companies getting public money. Eligibility rules may let firms avoid scrutiny after moving jobs abroad
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — No direct impact on individual rights. The bill does not change consumer or worker legal protections
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Shifts public money to private firms. Taxpayers fund grants and loans to companies that move jobs overseas
• Process Transparency (neutral) — No clear new transparency measures. Bill does not add reporting or disclosure requirements
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — Favors industry over public interest. Provides financial benefits to call‑center employers

Pushing for it: State
Bearing the cost: Taxpayers

• Official text (OH HB349)https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb349
• LegiScan — HB349https://legiscan.com/OH/bill/HB349/2025

Ohio could seize part of your tax refund to pay overdue court costs and fees.

People may see their tax refund shrink, leaving less cash for family needs. The state would get a new tool to collect unpaid court fees, so the public should weigh in while the bill is still being discussed.

Government Power

• Accountability (hurts) — reduces oversight of debt collection. garnishment allowed without extra safeguards
• Rights & Protections (hurts) — takes away right to keep full refund. taxpayers lose part of refund without consent
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — shifts cost to ordinary taxpayers. individuals pay court fees via reduced refunds
• Process Transparency (neutral) — no new public reporting required. bill text is brief and procedural
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — state gains money from refunds. revenue shift toward government, not taxpayers

• Official text (OH HB570)https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb570
• LegiScan — HB570https://legiscan.com/OH/bill/HB570/2025

Ohio would let companies claim a tax credit when they buy qualifying technology, lowering their state tax bill.

The bill could encourage tech upgrades, but it shifts money from the state budget to businesses, meaning taxpayers may see fewer services or higher taxes later.

Businesses

• Accountability (neutral) — no new oversight added. bill does not add new accountability measures
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — does not affect personal rights. bill does not change any civil or consumer rights
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — cost shift to taxpayers. state revenue reduced, burden falls on citizens
• Process Transparency (neutral) — standard legislative process. bill follows normal introduction and committee referral
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — tax credit reduces state revenue. no new funding, just a tax reduction for businesses

Pushing for it: Businesses
Bearing the cost: Taxpayers

• Official text (OH HB844)https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb844
• LegiScan — HB844https://legiscan.com/OH/bill/HB844/2025

The bill would change the tax on oil and gas, decide how the tax money is split, and give Ohio residents a credit on their electric bills.

If passed, the bill could raise or lower taxes on energy companies and use that money to give a credit on electric bills, affecting how much families pay for electricity and possibly influencing fuel prices.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — No new oversight or reporting requirements are added.. The bill does not create new accountability mechanisms.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — No changes to individual legal rights are mentioned.. The bill does not affect the right to sue or other protections.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Cost impact is unclear; could shift to energy companies or consumers.. The bill changes tax rates but does not specify who ultimately pays.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Bill is still early in the process; no special transparency measures.. Introduced bill with standard legislative procedure.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Creates a new electric bill credit funded by tax changes.. Allocates tax revenue to a consumer credit.

• Official text (OH HB819)https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb819
• LegiScan — HB819https://legiscan.com/OH/bill/HB819/2025

Ohio would add a fee to money‑transfer services and give the companies a tax credit, which could raise costs for everyday users.

Citizens should watch this bill because the new fee could make sending money home more expensive, while the tax credit mainly helps the companies that collect the fee.

Money transmission companies

• Accountability (hurts) — adds fee without clear oversight. creates new transfer fee but no new accountability measures
• Rights & Protections (hurts) — increases cost for users. charges fee on money transfers, affecting consumers
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — cost likely passed to senders/receivers. fee on transmissions shifts expense to everyday people
• Process Transparency (neutral) — bill just introduced, limited detail. no clear reporting or oversight provisions
• Funding Tilt (helps) — tax credit benefits industry. income tax credit for fees paid helps money transmitters

• Official text (OH HB149)https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb149
• LegiScan — HB149https://legiscan.com/OH/bill/HB149/2025

This bill would give tax breaks to companies that offer marriage bonuses to employees, which could help some families but mainly benefits businesses.

While this bill might help some families, it mainly gives money to companies. It's important to think about who really benefits from this plan.

Big Business

• Funding Tilt (helps) — The bill provides financial benefits to businesses.. The tax credit may lead to more companies offering marriage bonuses.

Pushing for it: employers
Bearing the cost: Unknown

• Official text (OH HB342)https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb342
• LegiScan — HB342https://legiscan.com/OH/bill/HB342/2025

This bill would let companies use a tax credit for their income tax, helping them save money on research and development.

If this bill passes, it could help businesses save money, but it might not help everyday people directly. It's important to watch how this develops.

Big Business

• Funding Tilt (helps) — Could benefit businesses financially. The bill provides a tax credit that may reduce tax burdens on companies.

• Official text (OH HB756)https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb756
• LegiScan — HB756https://legiscan.com/OH/bill/HB756/2025

The bill would change state rules so families with kids could pay lower health insurance premiums and get better coverage.

Ohio families could save money on health insurance and get more benefits for their children, but the bill still needs support to become law.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — No clear change to who is held accountable.. The text does not add new oversight or liability rules.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Potentially expands coverage for families.. Amends insurance sections to improve access for youth and families.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Cost impact not specified.. No explicit shift of costs to consumers or insurers is stated.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Standard legislative process.. Bill is introduced and referred to committee, no special procedures noted.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No funding changes mentioned.. The summary does not describe new spending or revenue sources.

• Official text (OH HB438)https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb438
• LegiScan — HB438https://legiscan.com/OH/bill/HB438/2025

This bill would make health insurers share information about approval processes, helping people understand their healthcare better.

If this bill passes, it could make it easier for patients to know what is needed for their medical care. Now is the time to support it.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Increases transparency for patients and providers.. Health insurers will need to share data.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — No direct rights are removed or added.. Focuses on reporting rather than changing rights.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Costs are unclear but may shift to insurers.. Insurers may have to invest in reporting systems.
• Process Transparency (helps) — More information available to the public.. Patients will have better access to approval processes.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No funding changes noted.. The bill does not mention funding sources.

• Official text (OH HB214)https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb214
• LegiScan — HB214https://legiscan.com/OH/bill/HB214/2025

This bill would change rules about lead testing and tax credits to help families keep their homes safe from lead.

Families could benefit from better lead testing and possible tax credits. Now is the time to support this bill to protect children from lead poisoning.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — Bill aims to improve safety standards.. Revising lead testing laws could hold landlords accountable.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Helps families with tax credits.. Tax credits could ease financial burdens for families addressing lead issues.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Costs may shift to taxpayers.. Potential increase in public funding for lead safety.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — More clarity needed on implementation.. Details about how changes will be enforced are unclear.

• Official text (OH HB118)https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb118
• LegiScan — HB118https://legiscan.com/OH/bill/HB118/2025

This bill would give money back to businesses in Ohio if they let new parents take paid time off from work, helping families.

This bill would help families in Ohio by making it easier for new parents to take time off with their babies without losing pay. When businesses get a tax break for offering paid leave, it means more parents can afford to spend important early weeks with their children. This is a good thing for families and for kids. You can tell your lawmakers that you support this bill because it helps working parents.

Workers

• Accountability (neutral) — Neutral impact on accountability.. The bill does not directly address accountability for bad actors or government actions.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Encourages a new benefit for parents.. By offering tax credits, the bill encourages employers to provide paid parental leave, which protects parents' ability to care for new children without financial hardship.
• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — State subsidizes a benefit for employees.. The state would bear the cost of the tax credit, which would help businesses afford to offer paid leave, ultimately benefiting employees and families.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Neutral impact on transparency.. The bill does not change how transparent government or business processes are.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Funds a benefit for ordinary people.. The tax credit would use state funds to support a program that directly benefits ordinary working parents and their families.

Pushing for it: Employers who offer paid parental leave, and by extension, new parents and families in Ohio.
Bearing the cost: The Ohio state budget, through reduced tax revenue.

• Official text (OH HB231)https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb231
• LegiScan — HB231https://legiscan.com/OH/bill/HB231/2025

This bill would give homeowners and renters money back if their housing costs are too high compared to what they earn.

This bill would help people in Ohio keep more of their money. If you own a home or rent, and your property taxes or part of your rent cost more than five cents out of every dollar you make, the state would give you some money back. This could make it easier for families to pay for other important things like food or school supplies. It aims to help people who spend a big part of their income on housing. This is a chance for people to get some relief from high housing costs.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — Not applicable. This bill does not directly address accountability issues.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Helps protect financial well-being. It would help protect homeowners and renters from high housing costs by offering a refund.
• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — State budget pays, helps citizens. The state budget would cover the cost of these refunds, shifting the burden from individuals.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Not applicable. The bill does not change how transparent government processes are.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Favors ordinary people. The funding mechanism is designed to provide financial relief directly to ordinary citizens.

Pushing for it: Homeowners and renters in Ohio
Bearing the cost: Ohio state budget

• Official text (OH HB365)https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb365
• LegiScan — HB365https://legiscan.com/OH/bill/HB365/2025

This bill would give money back to Ohio homeowners and renters if their property taxes or rent are too high compared to their income, helping them keep more of their money.

This bill would help many Ohio families who spend a lot of their income on housing. If passed, it would give them a tax credit or money back, making it easier to pay for their homes. This is a chance for people to get real financial help. It's important to let your lawmakers know if you think this is a good idea while the bill is still new.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — Neutral. This bill is about financial relief, not government accountability.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Helps protect financial well-being. It would give money back to people struggling with high housing costs, protecting their ability to afford a home.
• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — Shifts cost from individuals to state. The state would pay for this tax credit, helping homeowners and renters keep more of their own money.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Neutral. The bill's text does not provide information about process transparency.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Tilts funding to ordinary people. This bill would directly give money back to homeowners and renters, helping those with lower incomes.

Pushing for it: Homeowners and renters
Bearing the cost: Ohio state budget

• Official text (OH SB22)https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/sb22
• LegiScan — SB22https://legiscan.com/OH/bill/SB22/2025

This bill would give companies a tax break if they let employees take paid time off to donate an organ, making it easier for people to save lives.

This bill would help people who want to donate an organ. Donating an organ takes a lot of time, and not everyone can afford to miss work without pay. If companies get a tax credit, they might be more willing to give employees paid time off for this important medical procedure. This could mean more people get the chance to save a life without losing their job or money. It's a way to support both employees and those needing organ transplants.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Encourages employer support. Employers would be encouraged to support employees through organ donation by offering paid leave, which could improve workplace flexibility and employee well-being.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Protects employee income. Employees who wish to donate an organ would be better protected from losing income or their job during the recovery period, making organ donation more accessible without financial hardship.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — State tax revenue reduction. The state of Ohio would see a reduction in tax revenue due to the credits given to employers, meaning less money for other state programs.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Standard legislative process. The bill is moving through the standard legislative process, with no signs of being rushed or hidden.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Supports public health. The tax credit would use public funds to incentivize a practice that benefits public health by increasing organ donations.

Pushing for it: Employers who provide paid leave for organ donation
Bearing the cost: Ohio state tax revenue

• Official text (OH HB122)https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb122
• LegiScan — HB122https://legiscan.com/OH/bill/HB122/2025

This bill would give companies money back on their taxes if they help workers pay for child care, making it easier for parents to work.

This bill could make it easier for parents to afford child care and stay in their jobs. If companies get tax breaks for helping with child care, more businesses might offer this support. This helps families directly by lowering a big cost. People who want to help working families should pay attention to this bill as it moves through the statehouse.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — Neutral. The bill does not directly change how accountable companies or the government are.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — Neutral. The bill does not add or remove any rights or protections for ordinary people.
• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — Shifts cost away from individuals. The state would bear the cost of the tax credits, which would help companies and, in turn, reduce child care costs for families.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Neutral. The bill does not affect how transparent government processes are.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Tilts funding to support families. The bill uses tax money to encourage companies to support child care, which benefits working families.

Pushing for it: Companies that provide child care support
Bearing the cost: Ohio state tax revenue

• Official text (OH HB167)https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb167
• LegiScan — HB167https://legiscan.com/OH/bill/HB167/2025

This bill would give companies money back on their taxes if they hire veterans, service members, or their spouses, helping these families find jobs.

This bill would help people who have served our country and their families find jobs. It would give businesses a tax break for hiring veterans, active service members, and their spouses. Supporters say this is a good way to thank these families and help them get back on their feet. Some might worry that giving tax breaks means the state collects less money, which could affect other important services. This bill is just starting, so now is the time to let your lawmakers know what you think.

Workers

• Accountability (neutral) — Neutral impact. The bill focuses on incentives rather than accountability for actions.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Helps a specific group. It aims to help veterans, service members, and their spouses find employment by making them more attractive hires through tax incentives.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — State budget impact. The cost of the tax credits would be borne by the state's general budget through lost tax revenue, shifting costs from businesses to taxpayers.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Standard legislative process. The bill is currently in the early stages, introduced and referred to committee, following normal procedures.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Incentivizes hiring for specific groups. The bill provides a financial incentive (tax credit) to businesses for hiring veterans, service members, and their spouses, tilting funding towards these groups and the businesses that hire them.

Pushing for it: Businesses hiring veterans, service members, and spouses
Bearing the cost: Ohio state budget

• Official text (OH HB529)https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb529
• LegiScan — HB529https://legiscan.com/OH/bill/HB529/2025

This bill would give tax breaks to charities that build homes, which could help more people own a place to live.

This bill would help charities build more homes for people to own. This could make it easier for people to find a home. Some might say that giving tax breaks means less money for other state services. But others would argue that helping people own homes is a good use of state money. This bill is still new, so now is the time to let your lawmakers know what you think.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — Neutral. The bill creates a tax credit, not directly impacting accountability for actions.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Helps housing access. By supporting charities that build homes, this bill could help more people have a place to live and own property.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Public investment. The state would give up some tax money, but this money would go towards building homes for people, which is a public benefit.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Early stage. The bill is newly introduced and referred to committee, meaning it is at an early stage of the legislative process.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Supports housing. This bill would use state funds, through tax credits, to help charities build homes for people to own.

Pushing for it: Charitable organizations that build owner-occupied housing
Bearing the cost: Ohio state general fund (taxpayers)

• Official text (OH HB704)https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb704
• LegiScan — HB704https://legiscan.com/OH/bill/HB704/2025

This bill would make schools test for a dangerous gas called radon and help people get money back on their taxes for fixing radon in their homes, making places safer.

This bill wants to make sure schools test for radon, a gas you cannot see or smell that can make people sick, like causing cancer. It also wants to give people money back on their taxes to help pay for fixing radon problems in their homes. This could make schools and homes safer for kids and families. Some people might worry about how much this would cost the state or schools to do all the testing and give out tax money. But others say keeping people safe from a hidden danger is very important. This bill is just starting, so now is the time to tell your lawmakers what you think about keeping schools and homes safe from radon.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Schools must test. The bill would require schools to test their buildings for radon, making them accountable for checking this health risk.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Protects health. This bill would protect people's health by finding and helping to fix a dangerous gas in schools and homes.
• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — State helps pay. The state would help people and businesses pay for fixing radon through tax credits, and likely pay for school testing.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — No info given. The bill text does not provide details about how transparent the process for testing or applying for credits would be.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Funds public safety. The bill would use state money to fund public health and safety efforts related to radon.

Pushing for it: School children and homeowners
Bearing the cost: Ohio state budget

• Official text (OH HB820)https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb820
• LegiScan — HB820https://legiscan.com/OH/bill/HB820/2025

This bill would help low-income workers in Ohio get more money back from their taxes, making it easier to pay for daily needs.

This bill would let working families in Ohio get more money back from their taxes, even if they didn't owe much tax to begin with. Right now, if you don't owe enough tax, you might not get the full amount of the earned income tax credit. This change means more money could go directly into the pockets of people who work hard but earn lower wages. This extra money could help families pay for groceries, rent, or other important things. It is still early in the process, so people can still tell their lawmakers what they think.

Everyday People

• Funding Tilt (helps) — Helps low-income families. The bill would make the earned income tax credit partially refundable, meaning low-income workers could receive a payment even if their tax owed is less than the credit, directly benefiting their finances.
• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — State budget pays, individuals benefit. The state's general fund would see a reduction in revenue, but this directly translates to more money in the hands of working Ohioans.

Pushing for it: Low-income working families in Ohio
Bearing the cost: Ohio state budget

• Official text (OH HB903)https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb903
• LegiScan — HB903https://legiscan.com/OH/bill/HB903/2025

This bill would help families pay for gun storage to keep homes safe and prevent accidents.

This bill would make it easier for people to store guns safely by offering money back on their taxes. This could mean fewer accidents, especially with kids. Some might say that gun owners already know how to be safe, but this bill tries to make it easier for everyone. It's still early, so people can share their thoughts on it.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Promotes responsible gun ownership. The bill would require secure storage of firearms, which could increase accountability for gun owners.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Protects safety. By requiring secure storage and offering tax credits, the bill aims to protect people, especially children, from gun accidents.
• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — Taxpayers help individuals. The bill would offer income tax credits to help individuals pay for secure firearm storage.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — No specific info. No specific information provided about the transparency of the bill's process.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Funds for public safety/individual benefit. The bill includes an appropriation and tax credits to support secure firearm storage.

Pushing for it: Ohio residents who buy secure gun storage
Bearing the cost: Ohio state budget

• Official text (OH HB909)https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb909
• LegiScan — HB909https://legiscan.com/OH/bill/HB909/2025