Ohio House of Representatives - 3-25-2026

The House will come to order. A quorum is present, and I invite everyone to please rise and join our members in the opening prayer, and to remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and to the Republic. Today's prayer will be offered by Reverend Jeffrey J. Jemison of the Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church in Fremont, Ohio. Reverend Jeffrey is a native of Cleveland who transitioned from a career in engineering to ministry. He currently serves as vice president of the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Ohio. Pastor.

amen to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands one nation under god indivisible with liberty and justice for all

Thank you, Mr. Speaker and colleagues. It's great to be here. I think last year you might recognize this face because I said we're going to see him back one day, and we absolutely have. It is my honor to reintroduce Grady Kinsey. He is Ohio's 2025 Mr. Football. Woo! Grady is a senior from Indian Valley High School, and his mom, dad, girlfriend, and his coach and athletic director are here with us today. Actually, they're up in the gallery. Many of you might remember Grady, or should I say Mr. Football, from last year when he led his team to a Division IV state championship, and this year he followed up that with another incredible season, taking his team all the way to the Final Four appearance. Grady is only the third Mr. Football Award winner from Eastern or Southeastern Ohio. As a running back and a linebacker, he ranks first in OHSAA history with 133 touchdowns, ranks second in total points of 840, third in career rushing with 8,607, and third in single session touchdowns of 50. But what makes Grady truly special is not just what he has accomplished on the field. Off the field, he ranks third academically in his senior class with a 4.25 GPA, and he's a member of the National Honor Society. I've also had an opportunity to talk to Grady, and he also gives back to his community. Grady represents the very best of our communities, hard work, discipline, commitment, character. and a commitment to something bigger than himself. He has brought incredible pride to Tuscarora County and to the entire state of Ohio. Grady will continue both his academic and football career at the United States Air Force Academy. Yes yes he is choosing a path of service to our country and I have no doubt he will continue to lead and inspire wherever his journey takes him So Mr Speaker my colleagues please congratulate Mr Football Grady Kinsey

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It is absolutely a privilege to introduce to everyone an extraordinary Ohioan living in Ruppers-Stewart's District and long time growing up in Grove City, Mackenzie Love. And I want to give a shout-out to her parents, Jennifer and Chris Love, her grandmother, Jane, Jane in the gallery. they've raised an amazing young adult amazing young woman of service and you're going to hear a little bit about that and the irony about all that is it's not why she's here but I have to give a little background Mackenzie's story started early at five years old she was one of the first students to join the Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning program And at that point, like many families, her family was still discovering what was possible. And after that, year by year, all Mackenzie did was smash her parents' expectation of what was possible. She's done some amazing things. And I'm going to share with you, when I first met her, it was in COVID. We were working. She was volunteering. Her parents were volunteering. And we were working to deliver food to people that were not able to come out of their homes. And cars would pull up to this dock at the Grove City Pantry. And I would put groceries in the back of cars and away they would go to deliver two or three deliveries and stuff. And one time I did this and I startled this young girl, 12 years old, in the back of the car. And I thought to myself, man, what's going on here? I mean, I really scared her. And I looked and she had a cane. And I thought, oh my gosh, this blind young lady is already living a life of service in a time of great fear and uncertainty. She's literally going out and delivering up driveways to the doorsteps, greeting total strangers and delivering food during a great time of need. and what struck me wasn't limitation it was courage, it was purpose and then fast forward to watch her grow up to watch her volunteer to sing the national anthem at our annual Thanksgiving day run to watch her teach immigrants English to see her at St. Mary's Church in German Village, a lector on the weekends. If anyone has been to St Mary on the lector on the weekends this is Mackenzie Love She plowed through and done amazing service in just a short life She graduated from Taze Valley She got many scholarships one of which was the Ohio Governor's Scholarship. And she's a Miami student and doing very well. But none of this is why she's here today. And I'm just giving you the kind of inside the lines. For three years in a row, she was a national finalist in the U.S. National Braille Championship. but in 2025 she stuck the landing and she won the 2025 United States National Braille Challenge beating out in the first Ohioan ever making history to win that award. It is our honor to stand here next to such greatness from Representative Stewart and myself on behalf of the 136th General Assembly, we congratulate you for this achievement. Ladies and gentlemen, Mackenzie Love.

Mackenzie, the Speaker has given something called the Ryan Day Exception Award to you. and you're allowed to say a few words here on the floor.

Thank you. Thank you.

He's our bonus, Mr. Speaker. Bonus. Okay. I'll explain why. Well, thank you, Mr. Speaker, fellow colleagues. I'm really pleased today to join my colleague, Representative Robinson, with whom I share a school district, and my bonus colleague, Representative Brennan, who used to teach in this school district for a long time, so that's why he's here as well, in congratulating the Brecksville-Broadview Heights girls gymnastics team for their state championship. Now, that's impressive enough by itself, but this is their 23rd consecutive state championship, and it is their 26th all-time state championship. So this is an amazing dynasty that has been built by Coach Maria Schneider and before that by Maria's parents who really began this whole process of building an outstanding team. So really honored to have them here today. Congratulations ladies. We also have an Air Force Academy future cadet with us today, our second one here on the floor and want to lift your hand and then four of the graduating seniors who are here today as well. So and some younger ladies. This team will continue, I'm quite confident, to be excellent in all that they do. So really pleased to have them here today. I'll hand it off at this point to Representative Robinson.

Thank you. Thank you.

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Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It is my honor to introduce all of you to Cale Klaus. Cale is a senior at Gahanna Lincoln High School, and on March 6, he won first place in the Division I OHSAA State Bowling Championship. I don't know if any of you bowl, but he won the meet pretty convincingly with a three-game score of 720, five pins ahead of the next bowler. Kale led the Gahanna Lions boys bowling team to reach the semifinals with the Lions finishing with a program best fourth in the team tournament to cap a season in which they went 11 to 0 before capturing sectional and district titles. The success of Cale and his team is in part due to the excellent coaching of Yvonne Quiero. I'm not sure if she made it here today. There she is. Who is here in the balcony today. And we are also joined by Cale's mom, Heidi, who is right up there next to coach. Thank you both for the support and encouragement to help make this possible. On behalf of the Gahanna community and House District 4 I have a lot of lion pride for you Kale and I look forward to continuing to cheer you on It sounds like you are going to continue on with bowling as you graduate from Gahanna and head off to college. So I hope you'll all join with me in taking a moment to applaud Kale Klaus.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I want today to acknowledge the Jack and Jill Dayton Chapter 2026 Boatillion military who are here today. So if all the Bo's will stand up. And they span from across of school districts from Dayton Public to Trotwood, as well as probably some schools in Representative Plumbers District. So really happy to have them come visit us at the Statehouse to see what we do all day. So welcome. Thank you all so much for coming.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today, I'd like to welcome Director Tammy Moore Morton. You have to stand up too, Tammy, and Heidi of the Cytoc County Department of Job and Family Services. And I have the honor of recognizing Heidi, who is retiring after more than 36 years of service. 36 years. She is a tremendous leader, a problem solver, a coordinator, facilitator, and administrator with skills that are truly second to none. She began her career as a typist and worked her way up to public assistance administrator, a testament to her hard work, her dedication, and her character. Over the years, she's served on dozens of committees and helped oversee meaningful, positive changes that have impacted so many lives. She's a lifelong resident of Wheelersburg, as well as a proud mother and grandmother. and in retirement she hopes to do a little traveling and do a lot of reading and give back to her community through volunteering, though I hear she will be greatly missed at the office. Heidi, thank you for your 36 years of service to our great state. God bless you, Godspeed.

Thank you, Representative. chair recognizes Representative Sweeney for a point of personal privilege. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thanks, everyone.

Oops. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. A little malfunction there, but here we are. I'm truly grateful and excited for this privilege, genuinely, because it's exciting news, friends. It's monumental news that just outside those windows this morning, right here on the South Plaza, we had a groundbreaking for the new Ohio Women's Monument. This monument is just the second of its kind in the United States honoring the right for women to vote. It will inspire an estimated 250,000 people. Did you know that's how many come through the Statehouse at any given time? To appreciate the profound history of the women's suffrage movement and recognize the extraordinary achievements of women working to shape our society today. In 2019, I was honored to be appointed to the Ohio Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission. I know that's a mouthful. I thought so, too. A body dedicated to celebrating and memorializing the centennial of women's suffrage in the United States. The 18-member commission, which included the Secretary of the State and the Ohio Arts Council, sponsored and celebrated numerous events and initiatives that year. Most importantly, we initiated this project, and we are excited to have it come to fruition and begin today. The path was strewn with many challenges, from the COVID pandemic to the legal extension of our commission, to debates over the monument's location and design, and persistent fundraising endeavors. In recent years, the Capitol Square Foundation helped to raise $1.7 million, and also our wonderful C-SRAP has helped dedicate themselves to carry this torch to the finish line. So I thank them very, very much. I would also be remiss if I didn't mention the name of Brenda Council, who is a sculptor, and designed a monument that will harmonize wonderfully with this beautiful, wonderful statehouse. So with that, Mr. Speaker, I would just say, as we celebrate the groundbreaking today, it is my sincere hope that our Ohio Women's Monument will captivate visitors, honor the sacrifices made by women, and inspire all to champion their passionate voices for generations to come.

Thank you, Representative. The chair recognizes Representative Andrea White.

communities to make a difference. Thank you.

Thank you, Speaker, and thank you, Rep. White. As the Reverend who was here earlier said, that our leadership means something, especially for those who are the most vulnerable. And with some major child abuse scandals that have come to light over the last few years, it is really incumbent upon us, leaders in the state of Ohio, to ensure that we keep our kids safe from emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. Like Rep. White just said, for those of us who have been in the field, for those who are currently in the field, the management and the dealing with the after effects of that abuse, removing kids from homes, and the trauma that occurs from that, it is overwhelming. It feels like an avalanche in the state of Ohio. So I look forward to continuing to work with Rep. White and the Ohio Children's Trust Fund to make sure that we put a stop to this and that our kids have a safer, healthier, and more productive future.

Thank you, Representative. The chair recognizes Representative Brewer for a point of personal privilege.

Thank you, Representative. Chair recognizes Representative Erica White.

You want to stay with me, young ladies? Okay, we are exceptional. We are extraordinary. And we... We never fail because we never give up. We believe in ourselves. We believe in each other. We believe success is our only option. We are the girls of the LLP store academy.

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Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today it is my great honor and privilege to recognize one of Ohio 93rd District's finest police officers and citizens. Sergeant Thomas King of the Jackson Police Department is in the gallery with us today, along with Jackson Police Chief Brett Hinch. Here. So on Christmas Eve this last year, Wednesday, December the 24th, Sergeant King overheard an emergency call that a worker at a local manufacturing plant had fell into a 12-foot bin of a sandy aluminum-type product. And he was trying to correct an issue with the auger. Well, the plant was so loud that nobody in the plant could hear his calls. He had a phone. So the worker called 911. Sergeant King immediately, upon hearing this, knew exactly where it was. he sprang into action, responded to the plant, and obviously the plant was locked. So he started doing donuts in the parking lot with his sirens on, and everybody realized what's going on. And then it occurred that this worker had been stuck in this bin fixing this auger. Now the real problem was, is this auger was pulling the sand down. There was a second bin with tons of material ready to fill it in. And so the quick thinking, the ability of Sergeant King to think on his feet or to think with his cruiser to be able to get the attention to save this man's life is really truly remarkable. And to have it happen on Christmas Eve to save the day like that is just really, really amazing. And he is here with us today, and he is one of the many exceptional first responders we have in this state. and we just wanted to take a minute to go above and beyond and give him some recognition for his heritage.

The chair recognizes Representative Klopfenstein for a point of personal privilege. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Representative.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today I rise to say goodbye to an incredible colleague, a friend, and a mentor in our House caucus, our House caucus personnel officer, Deonna Herbert. That is not the end of the speech. There are some people who you come to work to see. They are the people who make work worth doing. And for so many of our staff, for so many of our members, that person is Deanna. and for the last three years she has been our personnel officer and if you don't know, she handles the day-to-day staffing, the HR matters within the caucus. She also manages our wonderful pages, makes sure every office has coverage, does the hiring, occasionally the firing of interns, handles disciplinary matters, and is the person people turn to when they just need someone to talk to. and it's pretty hard to do public service in the way we do it. It's pretty hard to ask our staff to do public service in the way they do it if there is no one to turn to. And so this place functions. We are able to go the extra mile, to show up a little more, to make that constituent call, to call the agency and advocate for someone to get their unemployment. our staff and our members are able to do that because of Deanna, because we have this bedrock that we can rely on. So public service doesn't happen without people who are and act as that bedrock. So the people of Ohio are better off today because for the last three years Deanna Herbert has been in this role. And her role is doubly hard. I should note, or there's a layer of complexity that not that many people maybe understand, but the minority personnel officer does not have final say over minority personnel. And if you've ever done HR issues, that is a tough place to be. And so it has been an added layer of public service that she has done with equanimity and grace. And so we are sad to see Deanna move on, but we are also really excited that Deanna gets to take a prestigious job at the Ohio State University, setting her family up for success and giving her hopefully a little more time to continue her coaching, to spend time with Jackson and Kamari and her husband Mike. And her public service does not end when she leaves this building. Deanna is the new vice president of the Groveport-Madison School Board where she fights for students. Yeah, let me clap for that. Thank you. If you want to know how to spend your time from 6 p.m. to midnight, you should watch some of their board meetings. And, you know, I asked our staff, some staff members, what they thought about Deanna. In fact, Mr. Speaker, I've collected audio recordings that I'd like to play from each staff member. but in all seriousness what staff say when asked is that yes they will miss the snacks and they will miss the big comfy pink couch as a safe refuge but more than that they will miss the trust you show in them They will miss the unmitigated support you have for them. They will miss the refuge that you provide for them. And they will miss having their biggest champion. And so not only do we wish you the best, Diana, and not only are we so grateful for you, but we will also not let you be a stranger. And we will keep calling you. And because these relationships do not exist because of this place, they will exist beyond this place. And that is the sign of someone who has meant a lot to so many people. So please join me in thanking Deanna Herbert for her years of service to this caucus, to the House, to the people of Ohio, and wish her well in her new endeavors.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'm very pleased to offer a warm welcome to several individuals in the gallery today. They're behind me. President of Clark State Community College, Dr. Joe Alice Blonded, is joined by Lindsay Adams, Sierra Bobbitt, Sarah Hagenbuck, Yolanda Hall, Tracy Ladd, Anthony Reed, Dr. Jamie Teeple, and Abby Weyer. Would you all please rise? Are they rising? I can't see them. Okay, right behind me. Dr. Blondin created a SOAR program to facilitate mentorship of Clark State faculty and staff members. One part of this professional development program is to create opportunities for participants to learn about and engage with the legislative process, so that's why they're here with us today. I've had the pleasure of being involved with the SOAR programs and the Statehouse engagement in the past, so I can personally attest to the value of this program that it provides to these individuals, and just as importantly, the value that their perspectives provide to us. I've benefited tremendously from Dr. Blondin's contributions and guidance on issues relating to higher education, and her SOAR program and SOAR participants could not be in better hands. So once again, thank you all for your commitment to the students that you serve, and thank you, Mr. Speaker, for the opportunity to recognize these fine folks with us today.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, for the opportunity to bring this up. Spring is here and when we come back the first week we come back it will be time for the annual baseball game under 19th century rules between the Capitol Cannons which is a team made up of legislators and the Ohio Village Muffins And despite the fact that I've been winless in three attempts since I've come back to the General Assembly, the front office at the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Administrative Hour has asked me to once again manage the legislative team. So, yeah. Yeah. So, and I'm going to say, and those have been played before, if we could play a little bit better defense in the first couple innings, we could be competitive in these games because we're always trying to come back. But anyway, so it's 19th century rules. So don't bring your gloves. Don't bring your Louisville slugger bats because there are no gloves. And they have very rustic 19th century type bats. Of course, now, if you do catch the ball on the first bounce, it's an out. So hopefully we can be able to excel better than we have in the past. I went through the House rules. I was trying to find out if there might be some rule in there where I could maybe get the speaker to cover sending the squad down to Arizona or Florida to get a little spring training in before May the 12th. But I couldn't really find anything I could use there. So I just want to ask you all that are interested in playing, make sure you get in shape over the next six weeks. And it will be on Tuesday night, May the 12th, at 5.30 p.m. on the Statehouse lawn. Looking forward to finally a victory. You know, you do something for the coach here so he can keep his job. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today I rise to welcome members of the Executive Committee of the Ohio Music Education Association to the People's House. If you're here, stand up. I think they're on this side. Let's give them a round of applause, everybody. Mr. Speaker, as a kid, I played clarinet, saxophone, and I did classical choir all the way through college. And I know what music has given me. It has truly given me the confidence, discipline, and really just the heart to push through much longer after the performance ends. And so I want to recognize these amazing teachers and leaders in music. We have President Brian Stevens, President-elect Danielle Schaub, Executive Director Jay Wardeski, and Advocacy Committee member Austin Alborn for their leadership, their commitment to ensuring that every student in Ohio has access to high-quality music education through comprehensive music school programs. Mr. Speaker, when students are given the opportunity to engage in music, they grow, they find their voice, and they discover who they are. And so today, we're proud to welcome you to the People's House. Thank you for your service, for inspiring our students to be their very best selves, and for making sure that music is baked into all that we do. Welcome to the People's House.

One hundred and twenty-third day, whole of the House of Representatives, closed I.O. Tuesday, March 24th, 2026, at 9 o'clock a.m. That's by pursuit to German. Representative Santucci, the House of Journal Wednesday, March 25th, 2026, at 9 o'clock a.m.

Introduction of bills. House Bill 792, Representative Thomas J., Thomas D., to amend an act of the Vice Code regarding surplus lines insurers. House Bill 793 Representative Thomas J to enact the Vice Code and to amend section of House Bill 96 for the other 36th Assembly for the cost of at institutions of higher education House Bill 794 Representative Williams to amend the Vice Code to require every sentence of imprisonment for felony offense before an indefinite period to stick to the minimum and maximum term and to change the maximum term that applies to those offenses, House Bill 795, Representative Williams, to enact the Vice Code to require the Department of Medicaid to establish electronic verification systems to promote program integrity for certain components of the Medicaid program to name this Act of Safeguarding Healthcare Integrity through Electronic Location Data Act, House Bill 796, Representative Williams, to amend the Vice 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.

second consideration. Representative Abdelhaiz, with the following report, the State Committee on Workforce and Higher Education, referred to House Bill 644. Representative Manning, having the same report of the Secretary of Justice, Subspot, or Congress's Passage. Representative Peckel-Antonio, submit the following report. These can be a judiciary, to refer to House Bill 249. Representatives King, Williams and others having the same and recommends this passage. Reports are standing in select committees and bills for second consideration. Representative Isakson, report for the Rules and Reference Committee recommending the following House bills be accepted for the second time and referred to the following committees for consideration.

Mr. Speaker, I move that Rules and Reference Committee report on referrals be agreed to and that the House bills contained therein be considered for the second time and referred as recommended.

Motions and resolutions. Rep. Isaacson, report of the rules and reference committee, recommending the following House resolution be approved, House Resolution 369, speaker up and others in memory of L. Helen Rankin.

Mr. Speaker, I move the House Resolution 369 be brought up for immediate adoption, read in full and spread upon the pages of the journal.

The clerk will read the resolution in full. In memory of L. Helen Rankin. Whereas the members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of L. Helen Rankin in their bereavement. And whereas, Helen Rankin left an indelible impression in all of her endeavors, and the state of Ohio benefited exponentially during her service as an Ohio legislator, a career which spanned one appointment and seven re-elected terms in office for a total of 16 years. Appointed to the 112th General Assembly as a member for the Ohio House of Representatives 25th District, which was subsequently redistricted to the 30th District, Helen Rankin was the first African-American woman to serve in the state legislature, and she was a dependable and esteemed advocate for women's health, children, and the underprivileged. She proved to be a champion for greater access to insurance coverage, Medicaid reimbursement, special services for impaired Ohioans, and Title 20 comprehensive social services initiatives. And during her more than 15-year tenure, she was a member of the Finance and Appropriations and Human Resources Committees. The wealth of experience she brought to her posts will be remembered as a storied history of public service. And whereas Helen Rankin's regard for improving the quality of life in our society was reflected in her continued leadership in her community, and she was esteemed for her character and strong values. She was a longtime supporter of such entities as the Shalom Habitat for Humanity Project, the Emanuel Community Center, and New Vision United Methodist Church, and her meaningful efforts earned her the respect of many. Her absence will indeed be keenly felt in countless realms. and whereas Helen Rankin always used her talents to the benefit of others and the laurels of her life stand as a tribute not only to her but also to the people who shaped her life including her husband the late James her children James Sharon and Connie and her seven grandchildren Although the void her death has created can never be filled, the legacy of care and commitment she established will surely live on. The world is a richer place for her having been in it, and the impact she made during her lifetime will be her eternal legacy. Therefore, be it resolved that we, the members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this resolution, express a profound sense of loss and sincere regret at the passing of L. Helen Rankin and, in so doing, salute the memory of an honorable woman, and be it further resolved that the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit a duly authenticated copy of this resolution to the family of L. Helen Rankin.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'll have you hold this. I stand here today with a full heart and rise to honor a woman who walked these very halls, who sat in these very seats, looked out at this very chamber that was not built for her, but showed up here every day for 16 years. I am proud to introduce the resolution in honor of L. Helen Rankin, the first African-American woman to be elected to the Ohio House of Representatives. Today, I am with her daughter, Connie, her grandson, Colin and Greg, and also her legislative aide, Donna Alexander. I want to thank you all for sharing her with Ohio. And to her other children, James and Sharon, and all other family, neighbors, church members who are watching at home today, we thank you and we honor you and celebrate her life with you today. To understand Helen Rankin, you must first understand the legacy of the Rankin family. Her husband, former Rep James W. Rankin, served in this very chamber and was among those who championed Ohio being a leading state in celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day. He understood that honoring those who fought for justice was not just symbolic, but it was sacred. When James passed unexpectedly in August of 78, Helen did not shrink. This self-described shy woman walked into the Ohio House of Representatives and then ran outright two months later and won and didn't stop running since, or winning since, I should say. That a family of this stature and legacy is represented here today in this house is a gift to us. When Rep. Rankin arrived in these halls, the chamber was nearly all men. When she fought for legislation requiring insurance coverage for mammograms, pap screenings, She was told she was just frivolously asking for something. She introduced the bill four times, something everybody in this chamber knows a little something about, and four times she was turned away. But four times she came back until it became law in 1992. There are many women in this chamber that know that exact path to getting our bills passed and into law. That is what it has always looked like to be a woman, and especially a black woman, in these halls. You fight twice as hard. You introduce the bill four times. You give constituents your personal phone number because you want them to know that someone is listening. But Helen Rankin's legacy is not just for black women. It is for every woman who has ever been told her ask is frivolous. She stood in the gap between what this chamber was and what it needed to be. And because she stood there, the door swung open for all of us. And we stand in her honor, every single one of us. As the resolution said, she chaired the Human Resources Committee for 12 years. she fought for affordable housing for children with disabilities and for the poor. And after retiring in 1994, she went back home to Cincinnati and helped build 17 homes through the Shalom Habitat for Humanity. She was a devoted mother of three, a grandmother of many, and a pillar of her community. She served and was a leader up until her recent passing. I walk into this chamber and I feel the weight of what she made possible. Not as a burden, but as a gift. As a floor beneath our feet. To Connie, Colin, Gregory, Donna, and everyone watching, Helen Rankin changed Ohio. She changed what is possible in this chamber. And she changed what is possible for every little girl. And every little girl across this state will know what she contributed to our state and our country. Every little girl will know her name and that the door is open. And it's open because Helen Rankin walked through it first. We carry her forward, we carry her legacy, and it is my honor to introduce this resolution. And Mr. Speaker, Ohio will not forget her name, Rep. L. Helen Rankin. Thank you. Thank you. Great Thank you Thank you.

Motions and resolutions. Representative Isaacson, report of the Rules and Reference Committee, recommending the following House resolutions be read by title and approved. House Resolution 365, Representative Humphrey and others, in memory of Master Sergeant Tyler Simmons, House Resolution 370, Representative Stewart, in memory of Captain Curtis J. Angst.

Mr. Speaker, I move that the Rules and Reference Committee report on resolutions be agreed to and that the House resolutions contained therein be approved.

Motions and resolutions. Representative Isaacson, report of the Rules and Reference Committee recommending the following House resolutions be re-tendally approved. Elliot J 3 4 5 6 6 champion. House Resolution 366, Representative Manning honoring Grady Moose as the 2016 Division II state wrestling champion. House Resolution 367, Representative Callender honoring the Kirtland High School football team as the 2015 Division VI state champion. House Resolution 368, Representative Brownlee honoring the Princeton High School boys basketball team winning the 2016

contain their end be approved. Without objection, the motion will be agreed to. Hearing no objection, The motion is agreed to.

The chair recognizes Representative McLean for an absence motion.

so long as the written request is on file in the majority leadership offices. Without objection, the motion will be agreed to. Hearing no objection, the motion is agreed to. The chair recognizes Representative Piccolantonio for an absence motion.

And hearing no objection, the motion is agreed to. Bills for third consideration.

This would create a universal regulatory sandbox in Ohio,

Thank you, Representative Chair. I recognize this is Representative Lorenz.

Thanks, Representative. Chair recognizes Representative Humphrey.

Thank you, Representative. Question is, shall the bill pass? The House will prepare and proceed to vote. Have all members now voted?

The question is, shall the title be agreed to?

If you wish to add your name, please do so right after the bell rings. Without Yes, for the title. I apologize. We're all set then? All right. Without objection, the title will be agreed to. Hearing no objection, the title is agreed to.

The question is, shall the bill pass? The chair recognizes Representative Thomas Hall.

that occurred in my district in May of 2024. As Aspen Reynolds was walking in a school crosswalk from one school building to another, Aspen was tragically struck and killed by a motorist. Immediately that day and in the weeks and months after, the Butler County Sheriff's Office, Prosecutor's Office, conducted their investigation and the judicial process took shape. the driver who struck Aspen pled guilty to a misdemeanor charge of vehicular homicide. Yes, colleagues, just a misdemeanor of the first degree. After consulting with many, including meeting with the Butler County Sheriff's Office, everyone was in shock that the highest crime committed in this situation resulted in just a misdemeanor of the first degree. The piece of legislation before us today seeks to increase the penalties for certain traffic offenses and vehicular manslaughter and homicide within active school zones, aligning them with penalties that are currently in statute for active construction zones. The bill would also establish additional requirements for driver's license reinstatement for an offender who committed vehicular homicide or assault in an active school zone and establishes requirements for signage in school zones to warn motorists of the increased penalties, much like we have on our roadways today in regards to construction sites. I want to thank Aspen's mother, Christina Alcorn, Aspen's stepdad, Matthew Curry, Tricia Parnell, and family and friends who are actually with us today in the gallery. Thank you so much for being here with us today. The family, friends, and community took their pain and sorrow and turned it immediately into action, into Aspen-Runnell's Law that is before us today. And colleagues, I must admit that they were diligent on all levels of government, including their local township, Liberty Township, the Butler County Engineer's Office, and with myself to bring about positive changes for not only this particular location, but for the entire Lakota School District and Butler County. House Bill 203 is just another piece of the direct result of those conversations and solutions. And I again want to express my sincere gratitude to Aspen's mother, Christina Alcorn, Tricia Parnell, and the many, many people who came to testify in support of this legislation in the House Judiciary Committee, as well as several students from Western Hills High School in Hamilton County who came in to testify as proponents. I want to thank Chairman Thomas and members of the Judiciary Committee, my friend Representative Adam Matthews for an amendment that was taken by the committee and thoughtful consideration of this important legislation. I want to thank my personal attorney and my colleague Representative Josh Williams for being on the bill with me for pro bono work. I do not expect a payment for anything. and obviously Chief of Staff Mike Ditto and you Mr. Speaker for bringing this bill to a four vote today. Colleagues I urge a yes vote. Thank you. Thank you Representative. Chair recognizes Representative Williams. Thank you Mr. Speaker. Thank you for the opportunity to speak in support of House Bill 203. I also want to acknowledge my joint sponsor Representative Thomas Hall for for his diligence and dedication to this legislation. He worked a lot of long hours with interested parties to modify, amend the bill, to get it where we could get it out of committee and to the floor today. So I thank you for your efforts on that legislation House Bill 203 is a straightforward common sense change to how we protect our active school zones Ohio has long prioritized safety and well of our youth from education and reading initiatives to child welfare programs. Our law should reflect that same commitment in every area, including the roads around our schools. Tragically, under current Ohio law, a student's death, caused by a negligent or reckless driver in a school zone may not always carry the penalties that reflect the severity of the loss the family endures. In some cases, without enhancements or aggravating factors, offenders can face charges that are less severe than many would expect, such as a standard vehicular homicide or reckless operating offense. But while these laws do hold individuals accountable, the penalties may not fully reflect the gravity of them causing the death of a child, highlighting the need for stronger protections and stricter consequences in our active school zones. And this bill that's named in Aspen's honor changes that. While we cannot undo past tragedies, we can ensure that future victims receive justice and that our most vulnerable citizens are adequately protected in our school zones. Just as we safeguard workers in highway construction zones, we own we owe it to our children the same protection in and around our schools. This bill is about accountability, about justice, and most importantly, about the safety of Ohio's students. I urge my colleagues to support House Bill 203 so that no child or family ever faces the preventative tragedy that they did in this situation. And hopefully we can provide safety and security in our school zones moving forward. Thank you again, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, Representative. The chair recognizes Representative Pickle Antonio. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today in support of House Bill 203. As the bill's sponsors have already described, this legislation was inspired by a tragedy that occurred when Aspen Runnels, a 15-year-old student at Lakota High School, had their life prematurely cut short. A few words about Aspen, not written by me. They were a constant source of encouragement, a light to those around them. They were finishing up their freshman year at Lakota East Freshman Campus when their life was tragically cut short. They were involved in color guard, art club, drama, yearbook, French club, med club, and many other after-school activities. They volunteered at the local teen center and worked with their mother at a mental health clinic in Middletown, Ohio. They loved Taylor Swift, Purple, video games, hiking, and spending time with friends. Aspen always went out of their way to be kind to everyone. They opened the door for strangers, spent extra time talking to teachers outside of class, and they were kind to those whom they saw getting bullied. They were the kind of person who smiled through whatever pain they felt inside. They were always the first volunteer to help someone. They loved dogs and they volunteered at a kennel for a short time. Aspen will truly be missed by their family, co-workers, teachers and friends as well as many classmates who never got a chance to get to know them as well as they would have liked. Their legacy is one of love and acceptance of others and above all being authentic to oneself. Tragically Aspen was walking to school and in a crosswalk with flashing lights when they were hit by a truck that was being driven by a distracted driver Unfortunately, tragedies like this happen far too often. The Ohio State Highway Patrol reported that they issued nearly 16,000 citations for passing a stop school bus and other school zone violations from 2019 to 2024. Across the United States, approximately 25,000 children are injured and 100 children are killed every year in school zones. According to the Transportation Research Board's study, sadly, I, and I'm sure many of you, could give many examples from our own children's school districts. One of the key recommendations from the 2024 Ohio School Bus Safety Working Group was to strengthen penalties for drivers who violate traffic laws in school zones and around school buses. This bill does just that. And in addition to strengthening penalties, this bill increases the visibility of school zones and it helps make clearer what the penalty will be when drivers are not following the law and putting our children at risk. This bill also creates and designates a portion of an active school zone that is more likely to have increased pedestrian traffic and it allows the ability to require remedial driving instruction and proof of financial responsibility before reinstating a driver's license if it is determined that an offender should have their license suspended. And finally, it requires clearer signage in areas that become active school zones. This bill will help make sure that students in Ohio can get to school safely. I thank the sponsors for this bill, and thank you, Mr. Speaker, for bringing this to the floor. I urge a yes vote. Thank you, Representative. The question is, shall the bill pass? The House will prepare and proceed to vote. Have all members now voted? Clerk will take the roll. With 95 affirmative votes and zero negative votes, seven received the required constitutional majority. The bill is hereby passed and entitled. An act in an act with advice could increase penalties for vehicular assault and vehicular homicide within an active school zone to allow a court to impose doubled fines for specified traffic violations and portion of an active school zone to name this act Espen Reynolds' law. The question is, shall the title be agreed to? Representative Thomas Hall moves to amend. If you wish to add your name, please do so at this time. Without objection, the title will be agreed to, and hearing no objection, the title is agreed to. Bills for third consideration. Subject House Bill 217, Representative Schockley, Ritter, and others to enact an act of the Vice Code to enact Andy Chapman's Act to require law enforcement agencies to enter information related to a report of a missing person in the National Finding and Identified Persons System. Chair recognizes Representative Ritter. Mr. Speaker and members of the House, Today I rise in support of House Bill 217, legislation that addresses a quiet tragedy that affects families across our state and across our nation. I'm referring to the pain of a missing loved one whose fate remains unknown. When a person goes missing, the suffering does not end with the disappearance. For parents, spouses, siblings, and children, uncertainty becomes a daily burden. Every phone call brings hope Every day without answers brings grief For many families the hardest part is not knowing wondering whether their loved one is safe whether they're alive, or whether their remains have been discovered somewhere without identification. Today we have tools that help solve these mysteries. One of the most important is the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, simply known as NAME US. NAMAS is a national database used by investigators, coroners, and forensic specialists to match reports of missing persons with unidentified human remains. But a database is only as effective as the information that goes into it. Across the country, thousands of missing persons cases remain unresolved. In many instances, unidentified remains have been discovered but cannot be matched with a missing person because the information was never entered into a centralized system. In other cases, one jurisdiction may have critical information that another jurisdiction does not. The legislation before us, House Bill 217, takes a practical and compassionate step forward. It ensures that when a person is reported missing in Ohio, the relevant information will be entered into the NAMAS system. By doing so, we make sure that the information collected by local law enforcement becomes part of a national network that can help investigators connect the dots. This bill does not create an unnecessary bureaucracy. It does not impose a complicated new system on our law enforcement officers. Instead, it ensures that the information they already gather is entered into a resource designed specifically to help identify missing persons and unidentified remains. In many ways, this bill is about coordination. Criminal investigations today often cross city lines, county lines, and state lines. A missing person in Ohio may be found in another state. Unidentified remains discovered elsewhere may belong to someone whose family is searching here. Name Us allows investigators to compare information nationwide. DNA records, dental records, physical descriptions, and other identifying details. By requiring participation in this system, we increase the likelihood that a missing person can be located or that a family can finally receive answers. For families living with uncertainty, answers bring something priceless. That's closure. Even when the news is difficult, knowing the truth allows families to begin the process of healing. It allows them to lay their loved one to rest with dignity. it allows them to move forward. This legislation reflects a simple principle. When the tools exist to help families find answers, we should use them. House Bill 217 represents a bipartisan effort, and I want to thank my joint sponsor for her Herculean effort on this. A bipartisan effort to improve how we handle missing person cases in Ohio. It strengthens cooperation between local law enforcement and national investigative resources. And most importantly, it demonstrates that this legislature understands the human costs of unsolved disappearances. Members behind every missing person is a human story, a child who never cares. home. A parent whose chair at the table remains empty. A family waiting, hoping, and praying for answers. We cannot promise that every case will be solved, but we can make sure that every possible tool is used in the search for truth. By supporting this legislation, we're telling Ohio families that their loved ones will not be forgotten, that their cases will not be left to fall through the cracks of disconnected systems, and that we're committed to doing everything we can to help bring answers where answers are possible. For those reasons, Mr. Speaker, I respectfully ask this body to support this bill. Thank you, Representative. Chair recognizes Representative Cochley. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today I rise in support of House Bill 217. This bill would mandate law enforcement agencies enter information about missing persons into name us, a national database. I'm proud to support this bipartisan legislation alongside Representative Ritter. Every day I pass a billboard on West Broad Street of Andrew Chapman, a man who has been missing from my neighborhood for nearly 20 years. His story shows us the real painful experiences of Ohioans whose loved ones go missing. 20 years of unanswered questions, 20 years of heartbreak, 20 years without closure. Andy's case is tragically common. In Ohio alone, more than 20,000 people go missing annually. Ensuring every tool is utilized to reunite those families with those loved ones is a common sense, essential step forward. This legislation represents hope for families like the Chapmans who have long sought answers. Andy Chapman's act, formerly titled the FIND Act, is a pivotal step in solving missing persons cases and providing justice to those impacted. Today, we are fortunate to have Andy's family in the back of the chamber. Amy, his sister, Judy, his mother, and Jack, his father. Please join me in welcoming and recognizing Andy's family today. Their advocacy and love for Andy made this moment possible. Thank you to the Public Safety Committee for unanimously voting this bill out of committee and Chairwoman Abrams for her support, Representative Ritter for joining me as a joint sponsor, two former staffers, Sol and Paul, who put countless hours into this legislation and organized stakeholder feedback, Governor DeWine for his support of this bill and the creation of the Missing People's Working Group, and all of the advocates who have worked tirelessly to build a better future for Ohioans with missing loved ones. Most importantly, thank you to the Chapmans, whose personal experience transformed into determined advocacy, helping to ensure that no family has to endure the same uncertainty without every possible tool at their disposal. And thank you, Mr. Speaker, for the opportunity to speak in support of this bill. I respectfully urge a yes vote. Thank you, Representative. Chair recognizes Representative Ferguson. Yes, motion to amend. Motion to amend with Amendment 2118. I'm sorry. I'd be recognized. on Representative Ferguson as I understand it this is a bill that you introduced maybe in the last month or so we had sponsor testimony in chairman ray's committee is that right chairman ray maybe last week and proponent testimony yesterday um also in a first um this bill is uh amendment is introduced to eight separate bills on today's agenda, which I've never seen that before, but I haven't been here only 20 years, but that's a first. And on top of that, a voting bill is not germane to a missing persons database bill. So pursuant to Rule 93A, the amendment is out of order because it is not germane to the bill. I'll succumb to order. I'll succumb to order. The question is, shall the bill pass? The House will prepare and proceed to vote. Of all members now voted, the clerk will take the roll. With 95 affirmative votes and zero negative votes having received the required constitutional majority, the bill is hereby passed and entitled. An act in action with the Vice President to enact Andy Chapman's Act to require law enforcement agencies enter information related to a report of a missing person in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System. The question is, shall the title be agreed to? Representative Ritter moves to amend. If you wish to add your name, please do so at this time. Without objection, the title will be agreed to. And hearing no objection, the title is agreed to. Bills for third consideration. Steps up to 20, Representative Workman, to amend the revised code regarding health insurance and Medicaid program prior authorization requirements. The question is, shall the bill pass? The chair recognizes Representative Workman. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today I rise in support of House Bill 220, a common sense reform to fix one of the biggest frustrations in our health care system, prior authorization red tape. Every day, Ohio doctors and patients battle insurance paperwork that delays treatment, changes medication dosage, and even leads to surprise denials after care has already been delivered, especially for mental health and substance use disorder services. This bill changes that. House Bill 220 does four things. It requires insurers and Medicaid to honor dosage changes for previously approved medications without starting the process over. It mandates that the specialty and qualifications of the clinical peer reviewing an appeal be clearly identified. It bans fees for appealing denials, and it strengthens protections against retroactive denials for chronic conditions so patients aren't left with unexpected bills after following their doctor's plan. These targeted improvements build on Ohio's existing prior authorization framework. They do not create new government programs or massive overhauls. They simply make the system work better for the people we serve. The House Insurance Committee recognized this and advanced this bill unanimously. The Ohio State Medical Association, patient advocates, and countless physicians have stood with us because they see the real-world difference this will make. Faster care, fewer delays, and more trust between providers and payers. This bill could open the door to even greater efficiencies in our health care system by reducing administrative burdens on doctors and allowing them to focus more on patient care When providers spend less time fighting paperwork they spend more time healing Ohioans That is good for our families good for our workforce and good for controlling long-term health costs. Thank you. I'd like to thank Chair Lampton and Vice Chair Craig for their help in moving this legislation through the committee, and thank you, Mr. Speaker, for bringing the bill to the floor, I urge support for House Bill 220. Thank you, Representative Workman. Chair recognizes Representative Sweeney. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I, too, rise in support of House Bill 220. As the sponsor just indicated, at the core of this, this bill is about making sure Ohioans get the necessary care that they need without delay. I think it's important to acknowledge that prior authorization can actually be an effective tool in order to manage the ever-increasing cost of health care. However, as with many things left unchecked, they become imbalanced. And we heard in the insurance committee that physicians and providers indicating that this is one of the biggest barriers to getting needed care to patients when they need it. So much so that 93% of Ohio physicians, 93% said that prior authorization has delayed necessary treatments for Ohioans. That is not how health care should work. Medical decisions should be made by doctors and patients. These are not sweeping changes, but needed changes to keep this balance fair and on the right track. And I really want to thank the sponsor of this bill that really puts patients forward, for Chair Lambton for getting this bill out, and for the speaker for bringing this before us today. I urge a yes vote. Thank you, Representative. The question is, shall the bill pass? The House will prepare and proceed to vote. Of all members now voted, the clerk will take the roll. With 80 affirmative votes and 11 negative votes, having received the required constitutional majority, the bill is hereby passed and entitled. An act to an act of advice good regarding health insurance and Medicaid program prior authorization requirements. Question is, shall the title be agreed to? Representative Workman moves to amend, and if you wish to add your name, please do so at this time. Without objection, the title will be agreed to, and hearing no objection, the title is agreed to. Bills for third consideration. Amended House Bill 372, Representative Abrams, Plummer, and others, to amend the second advice code to enact the Larry Henderson Act to specify that the penalty for aggravated murder for an adult, offender, is death, or life without the possibility of parole if the victim is a peace officer, corrections officer, prosecutor, first responder, or military member. Question is, shall the bill pass? the chair recognizes Representative Abrams. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This bill is very personal to me. On Friday, May 2nd, 2025, was likely a normal day for most of us. Schools were getting ready for summer break, vacation plans were being made, and the weather was warming up. For Mrs. Henderson and her family, it would be the worst day of their lives. Following his time with the United States Marine Corps, Larry Henderson served with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office for 33 years before retiring in December of 2024. Deputy Henderson loved our community and continued to serve special details for the Sheriff's Office. One of those details was traffic control for the University of Cincinnati Spring Commencement Ceremony on May 2nd, during which the university welcomes tens of thousands of people to campus. While thousands of individuals were celebrating their college graduation Deputy Henderson was ensuring that people were able to cross the roadway safely That morning my family and I drove down Martin Luther King Boulevard past the deputies that were manually running the lights that day Deputy Henderson stood at the corner of Martin Luther King Drive and Burnett Woods Drive in Clifton, near the traffic box on the sidewalk, manually running the light. As a car entered the turn lane, waited for the traffic to pass, before accelerating onto the corner, striking and killing Deputy Henderson, simply because of the uniform he was wearing. While proudly wearing that uniform, Larry Henderson was a man of high integrity. He had a great sense of humor. He was compassionate. He was a husband, a father of five, a grandfather, and most recently, a foster father to a two-year-old and a six-month-old. Sadly, here in Ohio, we lost four officers and a trooper in the line of duty last year. Deputy Larry Henderson with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, Deputy Daniel Weston-Shear of the Morrow County Sheriff's Office, Officer Philip Wagner, Lorraine Police Department, and Trooper Nicholas Caton, Ohio State Highway Patrol. Aggravated murder is defined in the ORC as purposely causing the death of another. There are also two subsections that call out intentional deaths of specific classes that this bill deals with. These sections cover intentional killings of peace officers, prosecutors, corrections officers, first responders, and military members. Each of these groups of people work to ensure that our communities and our nation are protected, safe, and free. The intentional killing of anyone in these groups is a direct threat to our safety, security, and freedom. House Bill 372 will establish that threatening safety by killing a peace officer, corrections officer, prosecutor, first responder, or military member will be met with serious punishment. Under current law, the penalty for aggravated murder of these specific groups of people is the death penalty, life in prison without parole, or life in prison with the possibility of parole after serving 25 or 30 years. This bill simply takes away the opportunity for parole and makes the choices, of course, decided by a jury and judge, death or life in prison without the possibility of parole. 41 states and U.S. territories do not offer the possibility of parole when convicted of intentionally killing a peace officer. When a cop killer is eligible for parole, the families, friends, co-workers of the victims have to relive the murder of their loved ones and the trauma that it carries by testifying in front of the parole board on why this offender should not be released from prison. House Bill 372 will make sure these families never have to go through this pain. When I was a young police officer, we would type out a letter to the parole board, and everybody on our shift would sign it any time a cop killer was up for parole in the state. With every letter and every signature, I couldn't understand, even back then, why would we even have to do this? this bill ensures that cop killers who threaten the safety of our communities are given a penalty that matches the serious crime that they committed it is important to note that house bill 372 does not add the death penalty as a penalty for aggravated murder it's already in the orc only a handful of people in this chamber know what it feels I'd like to pay your respects at a line-of-duty death funeral, wearing the same uniform as the officer in the casket. It forever changes you. We had three line-of-duty deaths when I was a Cincinnati police officer, one of which was a classmate of mine in the 82nd recruit class of the Cincinnati Police Department, Officer Kevin Cran. I am standing here today so very grateful that I can fight for our first responders and their families. Ohio's law enforcement first responders and military members risk their lives for our safety daily. It is our turn to show them, show them that we have their backs, not just by words, but with action, by ensuring that cop killers stay where they belong, in prison. I'd like to give a special thanks to Mrs. Lori Henderson, Larry's children, the parents of Cleveland Police Officer Jamison Ritter, John and Karen, the granddaughter of Bedford Heights Sergeant William Prohaska, Jessica Riley, and all of our law enforcement and firefighter organizations that have supported this bill. Thank you to LSC Sarah Mackey for the time and effort that you put into helping us draft this bill. And thank you to my legislative aide, Grace Brogan, for the hours and dedication of hard work. This bill passed out of Judiciary Committee. Unanimously, thank you, Chair Jim Thomas. Please join me today in voting yes. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, Representative. Chair recognizes Representative Plummer. Mr. Speaker, I'll be real brief. My colleague Representative Abrams did a great job. Ladies and gentlemen, we have to protect our first responders. I also have gone to many funerals where colleagues and friends have been murdered in the line of duty, and it's time for us to say we've had enough. I don't know if this will deter any more homicides, but we will make sure there's a consequence for killing our first responders and military personnel. So Representative Abrams summed it up for me, took all my talking points. She's very detailed, but let's stand up as a team and say we're done with killing our first responders. We have their backs, and this is a chance to show it. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, Representative. The chair recognizes Representative Piccolantonio. Very good. The question is, shall the bill pass? the House will prepare and proceed to vote. Of all members now voted, the clerk will take the roll. With 89 affirmative votes and 4 negative votes, having received the required constitutional majority, the bill is hereby passed and entitled. An act of action is good. An act of Larry Henderson. An act to specify the penalty for a murder of an adult, offender, is death or life without the possibility of parole. if the victim is a peace officer, corrections officer, prosecutor, first responder, or military member. The question is, shall the title be agreed to? Representative Abrams moves to amend. If you wish to add your name, please do so at this time. Without objection, the title will be agreed to. In hearing no objection, the title is agreed to. Bills for third consideration. House Bill 249 represents King, Williams, and others to amend the revised code to enact the Indecent Exposure Modernization Act. Very good. The question is, shall the bill pass? The chair recognizes Representative King. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Before turning to the merits of the legislation, I'd like to first take a moment to recognize several individuals. First and foremost, my joint sponsor, Representative Josh Williams, whose tenacious advocacy and indispensable legal expertise have gotten us to this point. And I deeply grateful for his partnership and steadfast commitment throughout the last three and a half years I also want to thank my former legislative aides Daron Mason and Haley Fisher for their foundational work as well as my current legislative aide Gabe Wolf for his support And thank you Mr Speaker for bringing this bill to the floor today. This bill makes three clear targeted updates to Ohio law to better protect the innocence of children in public spaces and to ensure the safety, dignity, and protection of women and girls in private spaces while also safeguarding the rights of nursing mothers. First, House Bill 249 replaces the undefined term private parts with the same definition used for private area. Second, it closes a loophole that allows adult-oriented sexual performances to spill into the public spaces where children are present. Third, the bill includes a clear exemption for nursing mothers consistent with all 50 states recognizing the right to breastfeed in public. This legislation would make Ohio the 32nd state to exempt breastfeeding from indecent exposure statutes. Regardless of how activist, adult entertainers, and the media chooses to spin House Bill 249, This legislation does not ban strip clubs or drag shows, and it certainly doesn't ban live performances such as Mrs. Doubtfire or Tootsie. House Bill 249's only purpose is to protect children, protecting the innocence of Ohio's children in both public and private spaces. Too many Ohio families have lived the nightmare we are here today to end. Picture a little girl in a locker room at your local YMCA Trusting, vulnerable, changing after a swim practice When a biological male, fully exposed, stands before her A judge looked at the letter of our current law and said Technically, no private parts were visible Why, you ask? Because of the man's obesity His large belly covered his private areas Ohio's undefied code let that happen The child was left traumatized Parents left powerless Justice denied That's not a hypothetical That's a reality under our outdated code That we're here to fix today I've sat with individuals And listened to women who've been forced to share their private spaces With grown men Who have asked through tears Why won't anyone protect us I've introduced and championed House Bill 249 because my constituents, mothers, fathers, and grandparents want to take their children to the park, a festival, or community event without fearing an unexpected encounter with a sexualized performer. This is about shielding the next generation from premature sexualization, from the erosion of their innocence. No parent should have to fight this alone. Families want boundaries that let kids be kids. This bill modernizes our definition of adult cabaret performances so that sexualized performances in public spaces cannot be forced upon children. It simply says if the performance is obscene and harmful to a minor and a child can see it, it belongs in an adult-only venue, period. Ohio has a compelling and undeniable state interest in protecting children from harm. It foundational to our laws and upheld by courts across the nation We already enforce this principle without hesitation or apology We prohibit minors from purchasing and consuming alcohol tobacco marijuana We restrict gambling and lottery participation. We regulate driving privileges based on age. We require parental consent for tanning, piercings, tattoos. We enforce movie ratings, obscenity laws, and age of consent protections. The Indecent Exposure Modernization Act rests on the same bedrock of truth. The state has a fundamental duty to shield children from exposure to adult harms that they are not developmentally ready to handle. Colleagues, we have the power today to say enough. Enough of outdated laws that fail our families. Our current code is inadequate, allows harm and obscenity to flourish. Enough of watching our community's shared spaces become battlegrounds for adult agendas. Our children's innocence is not negotiable. It's not debatable. It's sacred. And it must be protected. That's the conviction that drives this legislation. Today, we close the loopholes, we define terms, and we declare that in Ohio, we do not compromise our children's innocence. We defend it. it. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to vote yes and to protect the innocence of Ohio's children. Thank you, Representative. Chair recognizes Representative Swearingen.

Thank you, Representative. The chair recognizes Representative Piccolantonio.

Representative, could you comment on this bill that's on the floor versus a list of other bills? Thank you.

Thank you, Representative. Chair recognizes Representative Jerrolds.

Thank you, Representative. The chair recognizes Representative Stewart.

Thank you, Representative. Chair recognizes Representative Williams.

Thank you, Representative. The question is, shall the bill pass? The House will prepare and proceed to vote. Of all members now voted, the clerk will take the roll. With 63 affirmative votes and 30 negative votes having received the required constitutional majority, the bill is hereby passed and entitled. Enact an act of the revised code to enact the Indecent Exposure Modernization Act. The question is, shall the title be agreed to? Representative King moves to amend the title. If you wish to add your name, please do so at this time. Without objection, the title will be agreed to. And hearing no objection the title is agreed to before we move to the next bill Representative Adam Matthews did you want a point of personal privilege Yes Mr Speaker Proceed Thank you I rise to say thank you to my aide Jason Spinalgo who has been with me for every day that I been a state representative

Thank you. Thank you, Representative Matthews. Thank you. Bills for third consideration. Subsensible 252, Representative Click, Bird and others to amend certifies to modify the offenses of burglary, aggravated burglary and trespass in a habitation where a person is present or likely to be present. The question is, shall the bill pass? Chair recognizes Representative Click. Thank you, Madam Chair. I think it's the first time I've been able to say that. And I just have to admit, I'm a little discombobulated after that last debate, and I know I'll get called down for this in a second, but my opinion is if you're going to leave Ohio because you cannot perform obscene acts in Ohio, California is that way. Please reserve your remarks for the bill that's on the floor, Representative. Thank you, sir. I appreciate that correction, and I will do that. House Bill 252. Folks, many people, judges, prosecutors, homeowners, citizens, they were stunned to learn that a gentleman could cruise their neighborhood, scope out their neighborhood, case their neighborhood, find an open garage door, walk inside, take a $500 piece of equipment, a leaf blower, wave at the property owner on the other side of the property who's saying stop, stop, put it in their car, walk away, and get caught, get prosecuted for burglary, and then have that charge overturned in the Supreme Court. And the reason it was overturned is because, not because we have bad justices, we actually have good justices, and they did what a good justice is going to do. They're going to interpret the law as it is, not as they think it should be. It's our job to write the bills. It's their job to interpret the legislation. And so the reason it was overturned is because burglary requires force, stealth, and deception in Ohio. We're one of the few states that actually requires that. None of our consiguous states require that. And so that case was overturned in the Ohio Supreme Court. They did their job. Now it's time for us to do our job and fix the law. And so what we have done is we have removed force, stealth, and deception. The Supreme Court actually deliberated for a few minutes on the fact that because the gentleman smiled when he was stealing it was that stealth because he smiled. That's kind of crazy that we have to go through those types of debates. And so I want to thank Chairman Thomas and the House Judiciary Committee for seeing this bill through. I want to thank Representatives Matthews and Williams for their fine amendments to improve this bill along the way. And I want to thank my joint sponsor, Representative Adam Byrd for joining me on this journey and I urge passage of House Bill 252. Thank You Representative. Chair recognizes Representative Byrd. Thank You Speaker. I'll sum it up. We want to protect citizens. We want no more technicalities, we want to close loopholes, we want to align with reality, we want public safety, and we want to hold offenders accountable for home invasion. And that's what this bill does, and it does it without any fiscal cost to our state. So I urge passage, Mr. Speaker, on this substitute House Bill 252. Thank you, Representative. Chair recognizes Representative Timms. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In short, I'm going to urge a no vote because we already have larceny as a crime in this state. It is a crime to steal. It is a crime to commit a burglary. The elements have been what they have always been for decades and decades and decades here in America and other common law-based countries around the world. This is unnecessary. People smile all the time while getting robbed larceny is a crime I urge a no vote thanks Thank You representative the question is shall the bill pass the house will prepare and proceed to vote of all members now voted the clerk will take the roll with 63 affirmative votes and 23 negative votes. Having received the required constitutional majority, the bill is hereby passed and entitled. Enact an act under the vice code to modify the offenses of burglary, aggravated burglary, and trespass in a habitation when a person is present or likely to be present. Question is, shall the title be agreed to? Representative Click moves to amend, and if you wish to add your name, please do so at this time. Without objection, the title will be agreed to. In hearing, no objection. The title is agreed to. Bills for third consideration. House Bill 347, Representative Odeo, Williams and others to minute acts of the vice code to enact the share the health and empower with informed notices act regarding abortion informed consent question is shall the bill pass the chair recognizes representative odioso thank you mr. speaker high rise in support of House bill 347 the health and empower with informed notices act also known as the she wins act the she wins act affirms abortion is a health procedure under the Ohio Constitution by by requiring it to meet the same informed consent standards applied to all medical care. The She Wins Act does not seek to relitigate the decision of Ohio voters made in August of 2023, but rather to provide women with the full protection of informed medical consent when making a stressful life-altering decision. We work diligently to ensure these informed consent requirements are reasonable for either patient or providers. House Bill 347 focuses on balancing necessary women's health safeguards with practical accessibility. For example, House Bill 347, she wins, permits a physician to communicate with a pregnant woman in person by email. telephone, or through virtual meeting. These provisions are intended to avoid unnecessary travel and unnecessary scheduling delays, preserving the privacy of these interactions and avoiding potential stigma. The 24-hour reflection period also provides time for women to reflect on her decision and consider whether she may be experiencing coercion. Moreover the She Wins Act requires full disclosure of complications and risks that come from the abortion procedure and chemical induction recognized by the broader medical establishment This bill allows the state medical board to apply and expand disclosures as science and procedures continue to evolve, ensuring accountability and safeguards for women's health now and for women's health going forward. In Franklin County, the judge's preliminary injunction regarding the 24-hour provision has also had the effect of undermining longstanding established legislation under Ohio's general informed consent law. This preliminary ruling creates uncertainty for both patients and providers and disrupts the longstanding legal framework that has protected women's health across the state. House Bill 347 reasserts the legislative intent of the pre-existing informed consent framework. The She Wins Act respects a woman's right to choose while respecting her right to know and receive the same medical standard of informed care afforded for other elected procedures. The legislation strikes the right balance. House Bill 347 empowers her to make a medical decision that is right for her and provides for our pregnant women experiencing a medical emergency. I would like to thank my joint sponsor, Representative Josh Williams, Health Chair Gene Schmidt, members of the Health Committee, co-sponsors, Representative Adam Matthews, Kelly Dieter, Meredith Craig, Marilyn John, and Jennifer Gross, Angela King, Melanie Miller, and Brian Stewart. I'd also like to thank my legislative aides. It's first of all mine, Kirsten Cameron, and Rep. Williams, Walter Wagura. Finally, I'd like to thank you, Speaker, for the opportunity to get this on the floor and for your leadership throughout this process. Vote yes on House Bill 347. Thank you, Representative. The chair recognizes Representative Williams. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. First, I want to thank you, Mr. Speaker, for bringing this meaningful piece of legislation to the floor for a vote today and for the opportunity to speak in support of House Bill 347. I want to say a special thank you to my joint sponsor, Representative Odioso, for his work on this legislation and continuing to be an outspoken advocate for the pro-life movement. For many of us, we have to face a hard truth. abortion access is recognized as a right under the Ohio Constitution after the passage of issue one. But contrary to what you hear from my colleagues on the other side of the aisle, the voters understood that abortion access needs to be regulated, and a General Assembly was given the task of determining what regulations are reasonable and within the scope of the constitutional amendment that voters passed. As the Legislative Services Commission's analysis of issue one, Constitutional Amendment states, a state's interest is compelling only if it is for the limited purpose of protecting the health of the individual seeking care, is consistent with acceptable clinical standards of practice and evidence-based medicine, and does not infringe on an individual's autonomous decision-making. Well, that's exactly what this bill does. It ensures that the process of receiving an abortion in Ohio is held to the same acceptable clinical standards of medical practice and evidence medicine as any other major medical procedure It applies the same informed consent standard widely used across health care requiring that consent be obtained at least 24 hours in advance, and that patients are fully informed of the physical and psychological risks involved with the procedure. It also provides appropriate recourse if that standard of care is not met or if material risks are not properly disclosed to patients who have the ability to hold their health care providers accountable. You know, statistically, the women most likely to seek an abortion are also among the least likely to have consistent access to high-quality, trustworthy medical care and may be less fully informed about the risks and methods associated with medical procedures. So I want to take a moment to ground this conversation in reality and what's happening in Ohio. Since Roe v. Wade's decision, there have been 1,706,848 abortions performed in our state. This is not a number we should be comfortable with, and it is not one we can ignore. I mean, we are talking about over 14% of Ohio's current population died in the womb since 1973. More concerning is where we are today. In 2025 alone, Ohio recorded 25,135 abortions, the highest number since 2010. And when we look at the data more closely, the disparities become even more evident. In 2025, 48.9% of those abortions were performed on black women, totaling 12,291 abortions of black children. Look, all abortions result in the loss of life, a child's life. But these statistics show that abortion is not impacting all communities equally and is disproportionately affecting black communities across our state. You know, as a black man in America married to an amazing black woman, I couldn't stand here and ignore those numbers and the harm that abortion is causing in my community. You know, while we make up a significant smaller share of the population, nearly half of all abortions involve black children. And that disparity should concern every member of this chamber on both sides of the political aisle. This isn't a partisan issue. You know, based on estimates, between 19 million and 20 million black babies have been killed inside the womb since Roe v. Wade in the United States. That's something I can't ignore. Because I'm literally watching the genocide of black children in the United States. That is millions of lives that would have been sons and daughters, future parents, community leaders, American citizens, and even members of this General Assembly. It's an impact that compounds over time, affecting family structures, community growth, long-term stability, and even political power within that community. That's the reality that's important. And this bill has one clear objective. Give women the information so they can make the best decision for them. Let them know what the risks are what the rewards are and at a minimum at least let them know who the doctor is who going to be providing the procedure That pretty reasonable What this bill did is it held up a mirror to the talking points that come from your side of the aisle. If you believe that abortions are reproductive health care. What's your point of order? He's calling out our side of the aisle, trying to lodge a tax, speak about the bill. Don't talk about our politics. We're not talking about yours. Talk about the bill. Which rule do you believe is being violated, Representative? All of them. Decorum. I appreciate your comments. And, you know, we often have conversations about the other side of the aisle, of which there are actually four here. I think I know what everybody means when both sides say the other side of the aisle. So Representative Williams, continue. Let's try to be tolerant of what we're all trying to say here. Proceed. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Again, I'll highlight the point that I was interrupted without a rule violation. One side of the aisle says that abortions are health care. If you believe that's true, you should have no problem applying the same standards as the rest of the health care field. So when I go and get surgeries, I had a lot of them. Every time I had to sign informed consent, my doctor advised me, this is the risk of the procedure. You may be paralyzed. Death may occur. Blood clot. I had to acknowledge that, get it explained to me, and sign a document saying I understand the risks. I want to go and do the procedure. Every time I have surgery, the anesthesiologist comes and introduces themselves. I sign an informed consent. The doctor who's doing the surgery comes and tells me what the risk are. They even put marks on my body to make sure they don't go in the wrong shoulder. We're trying to give that same informed consent to women. This is a very simple bill. Give them the information they deserve so they can make the best decision for them. That's the least we can do in the state of Ohio. So I ask my colleagues to support House Bill 347. Thank you, Representative. Chair recognizes Representative Brownlee. Mr. Speaker, I move to amend with Amendment 2090 for coverage of IVF and other reproductive procedures. Amendments in order. Proceed. This amendment would require health benefit plans in the Ohio Department of Medicaid to cover in vitro fertilization and intrafallopian transfer. Furthermore, it requires insurance companies require basic coverage for surgeries, which correct ailments of the reproductive organs, including but not limited to endometriosis, fallopian tube disorders, and testicular failure. In a time when U.S. birth rates are plummeting, expanding and supporting evidence-based reproductive health care should be a top priority in our state. Additionally, in a general assembly that states it supports personal freedoms, parents deserve to have all options available for family planning. This amendment will give more options to families who choose to engage in non-traditional pregnancies, and it will ease the financial burdens on Ohioans who are already suffering from endometriosis and failures of their reproductive organs. For these reasons, I urge a number of people who are suffering from endometriosis. Option of the amendment, thank you, Speaker. Thank you, Representative. Chair recognizes Representative Williams. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise in opposition to this amendment. In committee, in committee. Members, please come to order. Respect the other person, please. In committee, this amendment was never offered. As a joint sponsor of the bill, it was never even shown to us during any of the hearing process or leading up to the floor today. It was introduced an hour and a half before we got here. There's no chance for a fiscal analysis to show how much it's gonna cost. There's no opportunity to see how much it's gonna cost our actual healthcare providers. There's no analysis to show how much is gonna rise healthcare costs for individual plan holders in an area where affordability is key. You are looking to raise healthcare costs by unknown proportions on the floor. If you wanna introduce, I have IVF bills, I'm supportive of IVF. I've introduced bills on it. I have a pending right now in committees. But this is a horrible way to approach the issue. You are literally trying to inflate healthcare costs at a time where people can't afford to put food on the table. But yet you wanna rise it on the floor. This was never introduced in committee, never had a discussion, never had a fiscal analysis, and this will violate the Contracts Clause of the U.S. Constitution, similar to the hearing aid bill that we passed last General Assembly. We will have to foot the bill, because there's not even a provision, grandfathering in existing healthcare plans, which is the minimum you should do on a bill like this. So I encourage my colleagues to vote this amendment down. Chair recognizes Representative John. Mr. Speaker, I move to lay the amendment on the table. Motion is to lay the amendment on the table. The House will prepare and proceed to vote. Of all members now voted, the clerk will take the roll. With 64 affirmative votes and 29 negative votes, the amendment is laid upon the table. The chair recognizes Representative Gross. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today in support of HB 347, which requires a 24-hour waiting period after a woman is consented for an abortion. The standard of care for surgical informed consent is clear and non-negotiable. The surgeon must personally discuss with the patient the nature of the procedure, its indications, the expected results, all material risks, including those that are a high likelihood or high severity, and the risks of choosing no treatment at all. Best practice requires obtained informed consent in the office setting days before surgery, not on the day of the procedure, to avoid any perception of duress. and to allow the patient time for reflection. Women seeking an abortion deserve exactly this same unbiased standard of care, perhaps even more so. Abortion ends the life of a developing human being and carries real material risks to the woman, including hemorrhage, infection, incomplete abortion, injury to the cervix or uterus, potential impacts on future fertility, and significant psychological and emotional harms. every woman has the fundamental right to full, complete disclosure of the facts so that she can make a truly voluntary and informed decision. Lowering the standard for abortion truly undermines the patient autonomy and the sanctity of both maternal and fetal life Following these universal standards upholds the integrity of our medical care and protects every vulnerable patient Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And I urge a yes vote on HB 347 to protect Ohio women. Thank you, Representative. Chair recognizes Representative Samani. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. First of all, I just want to say I'm personally offended by the comments that have been made regarding OBGYNs and abortion providers. They do provide informed consent. They do go over every risk, every benefit, and every alternative, including adoption. So don't stand here and say that that is not being done. In reality, this bill should be called the She Loses Act because women across Ohio lose time, money, and access to reproductive care every time a new restriction is brought forth. This bill claims to be about protecting women and ensuring that they are fully informed before they get an abortion. But as I said, physicians already give informed consent every time they do any procedure, including an abortion. We had multiple women testify about their experience obtaining an abortion, and all of them felt very informed. Most women make an appointment for an abortion after they have made the decision to go through with it. One study compared states with a mandated waiting period to states without one, and they found that a waiting period made no difference in a woman's confidence in her decision to get an abortion. I am confident that women are capable grown adults who don't require condescending guidance from elected officials to make their own choices. While 24-hour waiting periods do nothing to change women's minds, they do actively harm women. Delays in abortion care are directly associated with increases in anxiety and depression, medical complications, and higher incidences of domestic violence. In fact, we have real-life examples of women who have lost their fertility and suffered life-threatening infections because of delays in care, and those cases made the news all over the place throughout the United States, including Texas and Florida and Ohio. If reducing the number of abortions in Ohio is your primary goal, then we should make contraception affordable and easily accessible. We should also create statewide evidence-based sex education standards. That would help with the legislation that bans drag. that would help women to understand their bodies better, and it would allow families to choose when they have kids. We should also look at other interventions that have real scientific literature behind them showing that they actually dramatically decrease the rate of unwanted pregnancies. Both of those things do. Contraception reduces the incidence of abortions, and that's been shown over and over in every state and every country. and evidence-based sex education also reduces the risk of abortions and unwanted pregnancies. You may not care about women or think they are capable of thinking for themselves, but here in Ohio, the voters made their views very, very clear. Less than three years ago almost 57 of Ohioans voted to enshrine the Reproductive Rights Amendment into our Constitution But here we are again ignoring the will of our voters and acting as if we know better While we are thinking about our constituents let think about how fiscally irresponsible this is to take hard-earned tax dollars and waste them on another lawsuit against women's rights. In August of 2024, the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas declared the previous 24-hour waiting period unconstitutional because it is a clear example of an unnecessary burden to abortion access. To imply that one judge cannot make laws for the entire state seems contradictory to every other case. It is irresponsible to relitigate this matter while our constituents face the consequences of our current priorities, giving tax cuts and stadiums to billionaires while cutting funds for schools, SNAP, and public services. By focusing on these issues instead of the needs of the average person, we are making Ohio an increasingly unfriendly state to live. A personal example, my daughter, who's an OB-GYN, left the state. I can tell you of several medical students and training physicians that are leaving the state. So it truly is an example of our young leaving Ohio. This state house often discusses fiscal responsibility, but spending hundreds of thousands of dollars to relitigate a resolved issue is a blatant misuse of our state's limited resources. I urge you to vote no on this bill if you trust in the intelligence of women to make their own choices, if you respect the integrity of your state's constitution, or you value the time and resources of your constituents. Thank you. Thank you, Representative Chair. I recognize this, Representative Schmidt. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, for allowing me to speak on this bill. I want to bring attention to a film that's almost 20 years old. It's called Juno. Juno is a young girl, high school girl, who gets pregnant by her boyfriend. And she's headstrong on having an abortion. And she marches to the abortion clinic. And a little girl outside says, hey, Juno, your baby's got fingernails. Defiant, she walks in. And she sits down waiting for her turn, and she hears the rapping of fingernails from other moms that are there. And she pauses, and she realizes she's making a mistake. What this bill does is it allows women to be truly informed of the action they are taking. When you have an abortion, you can't get the child back. So if you're going to end its life, shouldn't you make sure of the decision that you are making? What this bill does is it allows women the ability to understand the procedure that they are going to have. It gives them the information, pro and con, and it doesn't provide obstacles in the 24-hour wait because the woman doesn't have to go see the doctor. She can do it by telephone. She can do it by email. She can do it virtually. But what it does empower this woman is to make the right choice. That's what issue one was about, giving women the ability to choose. And while I disagree vehemently with it that is their right under the Constitution but this doesn change that All it does is say hey 24 hours understand the medical procedure you are going to undertake Know the risks. Before you do something, you may regret. I'm so honored that this bill was given to the Health Committee, Mr. Speaker. I thank you humbly for allowing me to help get this across the finish line. And I ask my colleagues to please vote yes, because women will truly win. Thank you. Representative Chair recognizes Representative Russo. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, today, as I rise, many Ohioans in our districts all across the state find themselves in a place that they can no longer afford to live, because they are facing high electric bills, they are facing high grocery prices, high gas prices, high rent and high medical bills, and high child care costs. It costs too much for many of the families that we represent to make ends meet in this state right now. Yet here we are on the last day before we take a break for a few weeks, and while there have certainly been some good bills that we have passed on this floor today, not a single bill that we passed actually addresses the real concerns that many Ohioans face as they look at these rising costs and struggle with affordability. Instead, here we are again, relitigating an issue that Ohio voters, voters in more than 60% of our districts in this chamber, have already clearly told us that they want. They want politicians to stay out of their doctors' offices when they are making reproductive health care decisions that are best for them and for their families. In fact, they specifically voted for this language, and I'll read it to you. This state shall not, directly or indirectly, burden, penalize, prohibit, interfere with, or discriminate against either an individual's voluntary exercise of this right or a person or entity that assists the individual exercising this right. That is the language in Article 1, Section 22 of our state constitution. Yet this bill does just that. It discriminates against women who are seeking an abortion and the providers who are treating them. In fact, no other procedure, and I urge you all to look in our Ohio Revised Code, no other procedure, including those elective procedures that carry more medical risk, more stress that are just as life-altering, carry a requirement for a 24-hour waiting period in state law. No other procedure, not your vasectomies, not your knee replacements, not your hip replacements, not your breast augmentations, not your facelifts. No other procedure requires in state law a 24-hour waiting period except abortion. Now, I do not believe, despite what has been said here, nor do I think most Ohio voters, that this bill is anything other than one more attempt to make the access of care harder for Ohio women. Mr. Speaker, voters are tired. They're tired of being ignored. They are tired of being disrespected. And they are tired of being gaslit by this body that continually tries to tell our voters that they didn't actually know what they were voting on, so we're going to fix it for you and protect you from yourselves. I've heard a lot today on this floor about protecting women and protecting children, but voters are not dumb. Women are not dumb. Black women especially are not buying what you're trying to sell today. If you want to protect women, if you want to protect us, if you want us to actually win, get out of our doctor's offices. Hold our employers accountable when they do not pay us an equal wage. Make sure that we have access to affordable child care so that women can actually go to work and support our families. Stop asking us to pay for utilities and gas and rent and health care higher costs because you won't hold the corporations to account when they are making record profits at the expense of our constituents. And for God's sakes, please hold the actual sexual predators to account and stop re-electing them. because I will tell you this. On a day that you seem to be so focused on men performing as women, when we have preachers who are acting as lawyers and lawyers... Representative, if you would talk to the merits of the bills and not other bills, and please do so. Thank you very much. ...and lawyers who are performing as doctors, I would put to you that the latter is far more dangerous to Ohio women, and Ohio women and Ohio families certainly are not winning today, and I urge a no on this bill. Thank you, Representative. Chair recognizes Representative Melanie Miller.

my colleagues to favorably pass. Thank you. Thank you, Representative. The question is, shall the bill pass? The House will prepare and proceed to vote. Have all members now voted? Clerk will take the roll. The 64 affirmative votes and 31 negative votes having received the required constitutional majority, the bill is hereby passed and entitled. Enact an act that provides code to enact the share of the health and empower with informed notices that act regarding abortion and informed consent. The question is, shall the title be agreed to? Representative Odioso moves to amend. If you wish to add your name, please do so at this time. Without objection, the title will be agreed to. Hearing no objection, the title is agreed to. announcement of committee meetings. I see none. The chair recognizes. Excuse me. I apologize. Message from the Senate.

I believe he said the Senate has concurred on the original version of the bill that we sent out without any amendments. Very good. The chair recognizes Representative Manning.

Without objection, the House stands adjourned.