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signed · Ohio · House Dec 19, 2025

HB 440: Regards the Board of Nursing and criminal records check results

To amend sections 4723.091, 4723.092, and 4723.28 of the Revised Code to revise the law governing the Board of Nursing and criminal records check results and to declare an emergency.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill revises laws governing the Board of Nursing and criminal record checks, which impacts the regulation and quality of medical professionals, thereby supporting the integrity and safety of healthcare services.88% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

passed · Ohio · House Nov 19, 2025

HB 21: Enact the Health Care Sharing Ministries Freedom to Share Act

To amend sections 1716.01 and 5747.01 and to enact sections 1716.22 and 3333.96 of the Revised Code to enact the Health Care Sharing Ministries Freedom to Share Act.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill enacts the 'Freedom to Share Act' for Health Care Sharing Ministries, which supports an alternative mechanism for healthcare cost-sharing and access.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Ohio · House Nov 19, 2025

HB 253: License advanced practice respiratory therapists

To amend sections 2305.234, 2925.01, 2925.23, 2925.55, 2925.56, 2929.42, 3701.048, 3701.74, 3715.872, 3719.121, 3719.13, 3719.81, 4729.01, 4729.51, 4731.22, 4731.25, 4743.09, 4755.48, 4761.01, 4761.03, 4761.032, 4761.06, 4761.061, 4761.07, 4761.09, 4761.13, 4761.14, 4761.17, 4761.30, 4761.99, 4765.51, 4769.01, 5123.47, 5164.95, and 5903.12 and to enact sections 4761.033, 4761.20, 4761.21, 4761.31, 4761.311, 4761.32, 4761.33, 4761.34, 4761.35, 4761.36, 4761.37, 4761.38, 4761.39, 4761.391, 4761.40, 4761.41, 4761.42, 4761.44, 4761.45, 4761.46, and 4761.49 of the Revised Code to license advanced practice respiratory therapists.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill HB 253 proposes to license advanced practice respiratory therapists, directly supporting medical professionals and strengthening health services within the healthcare topic.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes or amends licensing for advanced practice respiratory therapists, directly impacting employment standards and professional recognition for this labor sector.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · Ohio · House Oct 29, 2025

HB 137: Permit tax authority to decline submitting certain levy to voters

To amend sections 3709.29 and 5705.23 of the Revised Code to authorize a taxing authority to decline to submit a requested library levy or general health district levy to voters.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes taxing authorities to decline submitting certain levies to voters, which prevents potential tax increases and thus limits the tax burden.75% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill permits taxing authorities to decline submitting general health district levies to voters, potentially limiting funding for public health programs.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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passed · Ohio · House Oct 22, 2025

HB 162: Enact the My Child-My Chart Act

HB 162, titled the "My Child-My Chart Act," enacts section 3798.05 of the Revised Code to establish new rules for minors' medical records. The bill directly affects minors (typically under 18), healthcare providers, and parents or guardians by changing how medical records for minors are handled. Key provisions require healthcare providers to obtain a minor’s consent before sharing their medical records with parents or guardians, unless the minor is deemed incapable of making decisions. This law shifts control over medical record access from parents to the minor in specific situations, creating a clearer legal framework for minor autonomy in healthcare.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill establishes new rules for minors' medical records, requiring their consent for sharing, thereby protecting patient privacy rights within healthcare.92% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyHB 162 strengthens data privacy by requiring a minor's consent before sharing their medical records, which aligns with protecting data privacy under the Technology topic.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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signed · Ohio · Senate Sep 30, 2025

SB 138: Modify alcohol, drug addiction, and mental health services laws

To amend sections 340.011, 340.03, 340.032, 340.036, 340.041, 340.05, 340.08, 5119.22, 5119.221, 5119.25, and 5119.99 and to enact section 340.038 of the Revised Code to modify various laws regarding boards of alcohol, drug addiction, and mental health services and to impose penalties for not registering recovery housing residences.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill modifies laws for mental health and addiction services and imposes penalties for unregistered recovery housing, aiming to improve rehabilitation programs and reduce recidivism.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill directly modifies laws regarding alcohol, drug addiction, and mental health services, and imposes penalties for unregistered recovery housing, strengthening these healthcare areas.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingThe bill imposes penalties for not registering recovery housing residences, indicating a measure to regulate and ensure oversight of a specific type of housing.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

passed · Ohio · House Jun 25, 2025

HB 141: Regards prescribed pediatric extended care centers

To enact sections 3724.01, 3724.02, 3724.03, 3724.04, 3724.05, 3724.06, 3724.07, 3724.08, 3724.09, 3724.99, 5164.27, and 5166.111 of the Revised Code regarding prescribed pediatric extended care centers.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enacts sections regarding prescribed pediatric extended care centers, directly supporting specialized health services for children and involving Health and Human Services and Medicaid.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Ohio · House Jun 25, 2025

HB 122: Create tax credit for employers providing organ donors paid leave

To amend section 5747.98 and to enact section 5747.74 of the Revised Code to create an income tax credit for employers that provide paid leave to organ donors.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill creates an income tax credit, which reduces state tax revenue and thereby limits funds available for the state budget and government spending.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill creates a tax credit for employers providing paid leave to organ donors, which removes a barrier to organ donation, thereby advancing health services and patient access to life-saving organs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill incentivizes employers to provide paid leave for organ donors, expanding worker benefits and improving employment standards.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Ohio · House Jun 25, 2025

HB 207: Designate Male Wellness Month and Take Your Dad to the Doctor Day

To enact sections 5.2322 and 5.2323 of the Revised Code to designate June as "Male Wellness Month" and the third Monday in June as "Take Your Dad to the Doctor Day."

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill HB 207 designates Male Wellness Month and Take Your Dad to the Doctor Day, promoting health awareness and encouraging medical check-ups, directly supporting public health.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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