Mike Odioso News

State Representatives Mike Odioso (R-Green Twp.) and Brian Lorenz (R-Powell) today introduced the Kratom Consumer Protection Act – House Bill 587, legislation designed to protect Ohioans from dangerous synthetic kratom products.

State Representatives Mike Odioso (R-Green Twp) and Crystal Lett (D-Columbus) introduced legislation to modernize the state’s Community Capital Assistance (CCA) program and expand affordable housing opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. The bill will amend the section of the Ohio Administrative Code 5123-1-03: Community Capital Assistance Funds – Acquisition of Housing to align with state-supported housing with modern best practices of inclusion, affordability, and community integration.

COLUMBUS – State Representatives Mike Odioso (R-Green Twp.) and Cindy Abrams (R-Harrison) are pleased to announce that the Ohio House of Representatives today passed legislation to update the marriage license application process in Ohio.  

State Rep. Mike Odioso (R-Green Twp), along with State Rep. Crystal Lett (D-Columbus), introduced Connie’s Law, which strengthens economic independence and workforce participation among Ohioans with disabilities by modernizing eligibility for the Medicaid Buy-In for Workers with Disabilities Program and the Ohio Workability Program. Under Connie’s Law, individuals with disabilities who are employed will have more flexibility in how their income is evaluated when determining Medicaid eligibility. This legislation allows $20,000 of an individual’s income—earned, unearned, or a combination of both—to be disregarded, ensuring that workers with disabilities can stay in their careers and build financial stability without fear of losing critical health coverage.

COLUMBUS – State Reps. Mike Odioso (R-Green Twp) and Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) introduced House Bill 565, the Grand Jury Privacy and Protection Act, bipartisan legislation designed to safeguard the identities of Ohioans serving on grand juries and uphold the integrity of the judicial process. 

COLUMBUS, OH — State Representatives Mike Odioso (R-Green Twp.) and Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) announced that House Bill 260 – legislation clarifying the law regarding rules adopted by the Ohio Supreme Court of Ohio – recently passed the House of Representatives. 

State Representatives Gary Click (R-Vickery) and Mike Odioso (R-Green Twp.) recently provided sponsor testimony to the House Children and Human Services Committee in support of HB 484, the Workforce Investment Now (WIN) for Child Care Pilot Program. HB 484 seeks to increase the number of childcare workers, reduce childcare costs, and increase Ohio’s population-critical components of a vibrant economy. 

COLUMBUS, OH — State Representatives Mike Odioso (R-Green Twp.) and Cindy Abrams (R-Harrison) yesterday introduced legislation to extend Ohio’s “Son of Sam” Law to crowdfunding platforms. 

COLUMBUS— State Representatives Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) and Mike Odioso (R-Green Twp.) announced the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Resolution 139, a resolution honoring Pope Leo XIV for his historic election as the first American Pope.

State Representatives Mike Odioso (R-Green Twp.) and Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.) today introduced the “She Wins” Act, legislation that affirms abortion as a health procedure under the Ohio Constitution by requiring it to meet the same informed consent standards applied to all medical care. The provisions outlined in the bill provide important and updated guidance for physicians to follow when a pregnant woman takes steps to seek an abortion, ensuring they have the right to all necessary information before a final decision is made.