Healthcare

signed · Ohio · House Aug 26, 2026

HB 462: Regards student use of a nasal epinephrine delivery device

HB 462 updates Ohio school health policies to allow schools to stock and administer nasal epinephrine devices for students with severe allergies without requiring a separate prescription for each student. It directly affects students with life-threatening allergies, school nurses, and staff who may need to respond to allergic reactions. The key provision removes the requirement for individual prescriptions per student, enabling schools to maintain a stock of the device for immediate use in emergencies. This change streamlines access to critical treatment during allergic reactions at school. The bill amends existing sections of Ohio's Revised Code governing school health procedures.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationHB 462 enhances student safety and well-being within schools by enabling immediate response to severe allergies, thereby protecting the educational environment.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareHB 462 improves patient access to immediate, life-saving health services (nasal epinephrine) for students with severe allergies by streamlining school administration protocols.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Ohio · House Aug 26, 2026

HB 377: Regards use of light-based medical devices for hair removal

To amend section 4731.33 and to enact section 4731.331 of the Revised Code to revise the law governing the application of light-based medical devices for the purpose of hair removal.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill revises laws governing the application of light-based medical devices, a regulatory action that typically aims to improve safety or standards within healthcare practices.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Ohio · House Aug 26, 2026

HB 393: Require certain facilities assist inmates in obtaining ID cards

HB 393 requires community-based correctional facilities (like halfway houses or work release programs) to help inmates obtain state identification cards before their release. This applies specifically to individuals transitioning from community-based programs back into the general population. The bill mandates facilities provide assistance with ID applications, including necessary forms and documentation. This ensures released individuals have essential identification for accessing housing, employment, and public services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates state-funded correctional facilities assist inmates with ID acquisition, requiring operational costs from the state budget for an essential re-entry program.75% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeHB 393 supports criminal justice by facilitating inmate rehabilitation and reducing recidivism through assistance with obtaining essential ID cards for reentry.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBy requiring facilities to help inmates obtain ID cards, HB 393 removes a significant barrier to accessing healthcare services and insurance for released individuals.80% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingHB 393 explicitly states that assisting inmates in obtaining ID cards helps them access housing upon release, removing a significant barrier for a vulnerable population.92% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentHB 393 helps released inmates obtain IDs, which is essential for accessing employment, thereby advancing their ability to participate in the labor market.80% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationHB 393 helps inmates obtain state ID cards, including driver's licenses. This facilitates legal access to personal transportation, supporting individual mobility within the transportation system.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Ohio · Senate Jul 8, 2026

SB 162: Regards timing of health insurer recoupment from providers

SB 162 amends Ohio's Revised Code section 3901.388 to change the timeframe health insurers must use when recouping overpayments from healthcare providers. This directly affects health insurers and the providers who bill them for services. The bill specifies a new deadline for insurers to request repayment after identifying overpayments, replacing the previous timeframe outlined in the existing law. The change focuses solely on the timing mechanism for recoupment, without altering the conditions under which recoupment occurs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareSB 162 amends regulations for health insurer recoupment from providers, a procedural change likely aimed at refining financial operations within the healthcare system.65% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Ohio · House Jun 30, 2026

HB 229: Establish licensing process, contract requirements for PBMs

To amend section 3959.01 and to enact sections 3957.01, 3957.02, 3957.03, 3957.04, 3957.05, 3957.06, 3957.07, 3957.08, 3957.09, 3957.10, 3957.11, 3957.12, 3957.13, 3957.14, 3957.15, 3957.16, 3957.17, and 3957.99 of the Revised Code to establish a stand-alone licensing process and new contractual requirements for pharmacy benefit managers.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill establishes licensing and contract requirements for PBMs, which are key players in healthcare. This regulation aims to strengthen oversight and improve the functioning of the healthcare system.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

vetoed · Ohio · House Jun 25, 2026

HB 479: Regards physician supervision of imaging contrast administration

To amend sections 4773.10, 4774.08, and 4774.10 and to enact sections 4723.37, 4773.062, and 4774.101 of the Revised Code regarding physician supervision of contrast administration for imaging.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill regulates physician supervision for imaging contrast administration, directly impacting health services and medical professionals, likely enhancing care quality.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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signed · Ohio · House Jun 18, 2026

HB 359: Regards emergency Joshua Alert system for certain missing kids

To amend section 5502.522 of the Revised Code to clarify the statewide emergency alert system in cases of missing autistic or developmentally disabled children and to name the alert the Joshua Alert.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill clarifies an emergency alert system, enhancing law enforcement's ability to locate missing vulnerable children, thereby strengthening public safety and crime response.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes an alert system for missing autistic or developmentally disabled children, protecting a vulnerable population related to mental health and disabilities.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill clarifies and names a statewide emergency alert system, which inherently relies on and supports the use of technology for public safety communication.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

passed · Ohio · House Jun 11, 2026

HB 585: Regards DoDD authority re: community capital assistance funds

To amend section 5123.351 of the Revised Code regarding the authority of the Department of Developmental Disabilities to adopt rules regarding the use of community capital assistance funds.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill addresses the Department of Developmental Disabilities' authority over community capital assistance funds, which impacts services for mental health and disabilities, strengthening the administrative framework for care.75% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingThe bill amends the DoDD's authority to adopt rules for community capital assistance funds. Given 'Housing and Real Property' is a subject, these funds likely support housing initiatives for individuals with developmental disabilities, thereby str...75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Ohio · House Jun 11, 2026

HB 611: Issue medical marijuana processor cultivation, dispensary license

HB 611 amends Ohio law to establish new licensing categories for medical marijuana cultivation facilities and dispensaries. The bill directly affects businesses seeking to operate in Ohio's medical marijuana program by creating specific pathways to obtain cultivation and dispensary licenses. Key provisions include updating existing code sections to define eligibility requirements, application processes, and operational standards for these licensed processors. This change streamlines the regulatory framework for medical marijuana businesses under Ohio's existing medical marijuana program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHB 611 establishes new licensing categories for medical marijuana businesses, which will generate new revenue through fees for the state budget.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes licensing for medical marijuana cultivation and dispensaries, thereby improving patient access to a recognized medical treatment.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Ohio · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 718: Revise the Chemical Dependency Professionals Board and duties

To amend sections 107.56, 126.42, 340.04, 4743.09, 4745.04, 4757.41, 4758.01, 4758.02, 4758.03, 4758.10, 4758.11, 4758.12, 4758.13, 4758.15, 4758.16, 4758.17, 4758.20, 4758.21, 4758.22, 4758.221, 4758.23, 4758.24, 4758.25, 4758.26, 4758.27, 4758.28, 4758.29, 4758.30, 4758.31, 4758.32, 4758.35, 4758.36, 4758.39, 4758.40, 4758.41, 4758.42, 4758.43, 4758.44, 4758.45, 4758.46, 4758.47, 4758.48, 4758.51, 4758.54, 4758.55, 4758.56, 4758.57, 4758.59, 4758.62, 4758.63, 4758.64, 4758.70, 4758.72, 4776.01, 4776.20, 5119.94, and 5122.15; to enact sections 4758.011, 4758.38, 4758.49, 4758.491, 4758.65, 4758.651, 4758.66, and 4758.661; and to repeal section 4758.52 of the Revised Code to change the name of the Chemical Dependency Professionals Board to the Behavioral Health Professionals Board, to require the Board to certify peer supporters and qualified mental health professionals, and to make other changes to the laws governing the Board and the professionals it regulates.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRevises Chemical Dependency Professionals Board duties, strengthening regulatory oversight for substance abuse treatment providers under healthcare framework.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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