Ohio Bill Book

This bill would force you to pay a new fee out of your paycheck if your boss has laid off too many people in the past.

Unemployment insurance is supposed to be paid by employers to protect workers who lose their jobs. This bill flips that upside down. If a company lays off so many people that its state account goes into the red, this bill forces the current workers to bail the company out. It is unfair to make you pay for your boss's bad business choices. Now is the time to speak up before this idea moves forward.

Big Business

• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Workers pay for employer debt. The bill forces employees to pay a contribution if their employer has a negative unemployment account balance.
• Accountability (hurts) — Removes employer penalty. Employers with high turnover usually pay higher rates, but this shifts that burden onto their current staff.
• Rights & Protections (hurts) — Paycheck reduction. Workers lose a portion of their wages to fund a system the employer is supposed to support.

Pushing for it: State Unemployment Fund
Bearing the cost: Current employees

• Official text (OH HB321)https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb321
• LegiScan — HB321https://legiscan.com/OH/bill/HB321/2025

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 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 stop employers from paying people with disabilities less than the normal minimum wage.

Right now, some companies can pay people with disabilities less than the minimum wage. This bill says that needs to stop. It's about making sure everyone gets paid fairly for their work. If this passes, it could mean more money for people with disabilities and a fairer system for everyone.

Workers

• Accountability (helps) — Increases accountability for employers to pay fair wages.. This bill holds employers accountable for paying the full minimum wage to individuals with disabilities, removing a long-standing exception.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Strengthens worker rights and protections.. This bill directly enhances the rights of individuals with disabilities by ensuring they receive the same minimum wage as other workers.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Shifts cost from vulnerable workers to employers and incentivizes ethical hiring.. The cost of paying a full minimum wage is shifted from the disabled worker to the employer. A tax credit is offered to businesses that hire these individuals, potentially offsetting some employer costs while incentivizing compliance.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Standard legislative process.. The bill has been introduced and referred to a committee, following a typical legislative process.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No direct funding changes proposed.. The bill does not propose new state funding streams or significant budget shifts, focusing instead on wage policy and tax credits.

• Official text (OH HB225)https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb225
• LegiScan — HB225https://legiscan.com/OH/bill/HB225/2025

This bill would stop employers from paying people with disabilities less than the minimum wage over time.

Right now, some businesses can pay people with disabilities less than the minimum wage. This bill says that needs to stop. It's a step towards making sure everyone gets paid fairly for their work. If this passes, it could mean more money for people with disabilities who are working. It's important to pay attention to this bill because it changes how people with disabilities are paid for their jobs.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Increases accountability for fair wages.. This bill holds employers more accountable for paying fair wages to all workers, including those with disabilities.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Strengthens worker rights.. This bill strengthens the rights of individuals with disabilities by ensuring they receive at least minimum wage for their work.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Shifts cost from worker to employer.. The cost of paying minimum wage would shift from being borne by the worker (through lower pay) to the employer.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Standard legislative process.. The bill is following a standard legislative process, with introduction and committee referral.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Provides tax credits.. The bill includes a tax credit for purchases from non-profits that hire individuals with disabilities, offering a financial incentive.

Pushing for it: Nonprofit corporations that hire individuals with disabilities
Bearing the cost: Employers who currently pay subminimum wage

• Official text (OH SB142)https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/sb142
• LegiScan — SB142https://legiscan.com/OH/bill/SB142/2025

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 some Ohio homeowners a temporary tax break on their homes, saving them money on yearly property bills.

This bill would help people who have owned their homes for a long time by lowering their property taxes. This could make it easier for families to afford to stay in their homes, especially if property values and taxes keep going up. While this is good for homeowners, some might worry that less money from property taxes could mean less money for local schools or other public services. It is important to watch this bill as it moves through the legislature to see how much money it would save people and how it might affect local budgets.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — Neutral impact on accountability.. This bill does not directly address accountability for powerful entities or individuals.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Protects homeowners' financial stability.. By offering a tax credit, the bill would help protect homeowners' ability to afford their homes, especially those who have continuously owned their property.
• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — Shifts cost burden away from homeowners.. The cost of the tax credit would be borne by the state or local government through reduced tax revenue, benefiting individual homeowners directly.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — No specific impact on transparency.. The bill's text does not provide details about its legislative process or transparency measures.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Funds individuals through tax relief.. The bill would provide a financial benefit (tax credit) to homeowners, tilting funding towards individuals rather than corporations or specific programs.

Pushing for it: Ohio homeowners
Bearing the cost: Ohio state and local governments

• Official text (OH HB266)https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb266
• LegiScan — HB266https://legiscan.com/OH/bill/HB266/2025

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