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HCR 44 Ohio House · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Encourage DD boards adopt an advisory board of self-advocates

Summary
To encourage all county boards of developmental disabilities in Ohio to adopt an advisory board composed of self-advocates with developmental disabilities.
Issues: ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes inclusion of self-advocates in DD boards, enhancing patient rights and mental health support for individuals with disabilities.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
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Governor
Introduced May 13, 2026 Last action May 13, 2026
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2 primary · 11 co-sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Mike Odioso
Mike Odioso
RRepublican
OH
30
P
Photo of Tristan Rader
Tristan Rader
DDemocratic
OH
13
Co
Photo of Allison Russo
Allison Russo
DDemocratic
OH
7
Co
Photo of Anita Somani
Anita Somani
DDemocratic
OH
8
Co
Photo of Ashley Bryant Bailey
Ashley Bryant Bailey
DDemocratic
OH
26
Co
Photo of Beryl Piccolantonio
Beryl Piccolantonio
DDemocratic
OH
4
Co
Photo of Christine Cockley
Christine Cockley
DDemocratic
OH
6
Co
Photo of Crystal Lett
Crystal Lett
DDemocratic
OH
11
Co
Photo of Eric Synenberg
Eric Synenberg
DDemocratic
OH
21
Co
Photo of Joe Miller
Joe Miller
DDemocratic
OH
53
Co
Photo of Sean Brennan
Sean Brennan
DDemocratic
OH
14
Co
Photo of Terrence Upchurch
Terrence Upchurch
DDemocratic
OH
20