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SB 241 Ohio Senate · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Regards specified workers' compensation employer appeals

Summary
To amend section 4123.512 of the Revised Code to impose a fine against an employer who appeals specified awards of workers' compensation related to cancer incurred while performing official duties as a firefighter if the employer loses the appeal.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill imposes fines against employers who lose appeals, generating revenue for the state or a state-managed fund, thus impacting fiscal management.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill strengthens workers' compensation benefits for firefighters with work-related cancer, improving their access to and protection of necessary healthcare services.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill strengthens worker protections by imposing fines on employers who appeal and lose workers' compensation awards for firefighters' cancer, thereby expanding worker benefits.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jul 30, 2025 Last action Oct 1, 2025
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Oct 1, 2025
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Jul 30, 2025
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Introduced
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Tom Patton
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