Ohio Lawmakers Rush to Pass Legislation

Ohio lawmakers are in a rush to pass several significant bills before the end of the year, including Senate Bill 100, which prohibits unauthorized tracking device installation and establishes fines for selling tobacco to minors. House Bill 308, originally aimed at defining nuclear energy as green, was amended to extend fracking lease agreements on state parks. Additionally, legislators are considering House Bill 8, which mandates parental notification regarding LGBTQ+ student identity, drawing criticism for being similar to Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' law. Meanwhile, a Toledo lawmaker proposed the O.H.I.O. Sportsmanship Act to criminalize flag-planting in Ohio Stadium, though many see it as a political stunt. Lawmakers are also prioritizing the regulation of Delta 8 THC products to prevent minors from accessing them, with discussions ongoing about the appropriate level of regulation. As the lame duck session progresses, various bills are being pushed through swiftly as any unpassed legislation will die at the session's end.