Oelslager Provides Legislative Update from Ohio House

COLUMBUS—Speaker Pro Tempore Scott Oelslager (R-North Canton) is pleased to announce the recent passage of a number of important Ohio House bills. 

Each bill is highlighted below: 

• Prohibits the Download of TikTok on Government Devices (73-21): Co-sponsored by Oelslager, House Bill 17 will protect the security of Ohio by prohibiting state employees and agencies from downloading and using TikTok or any other application owned by a Chinese entity on government devices.
• Requires Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in Schools (85-9): Co-sponsored by Oelslager, House Bill 47 will require, rather than permit, that all school districts, community schools, STEM schools, college-preparatory boarding schools, and chartered nonpublic schools have an AED on site.
• Chief Steven DiSario Act (65-28): Co-sponsored by Oelslager, House Bill 100 will prohibit manufactured home park operators, condominium associations, neighborhood associations, and landlords from restricting the display of the “Thin Blue Line Flag.”
• Modifies Municipal Tax Apportionment Formula for Remote Workers (93-0): House Bill 121 revises the laws regarding municipal net income taxation and create an opt-in method for businesses in Ohio to consolidate and simplify tax filings for remote workers.

These pieces of legislation await consideration by the Ohio Senate. 

In everything I do, whether it is in Columbus or back in my home district of Stark County, I will continue to make your priorities my priorities. With that goal in mind, I welcome your feedback and opinions at any time. Please do not hesitate to contact me by calling (614) 752-2438, emailing Rep48@OhioHouse.gov, or by writing me at 77 South High St., Columbus, Ohio 43215.