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passed · Ohio · Senate May 27, 2026

SB 354: Enact the Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact

SB 354 creates the Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact, allowing podiatric physicians (foot and ankle specialists) to more easily obtain licenses in multiple states. The bill establishes an "expedited license" pathway for physicians already licensed in one participating state, while requiring them to hold a license in the state where the patient is located during treatment. It does not change existing state licensing laws but adds a new process for cross-state practice, with participating states retaining full authority to discipline physicians. This directly affects podiatric physicians seeking to practice across state lines, improving their ability to serve patients in different jurisdictions without duplicating licensing steps.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables cross-state practice for podiatric physicians, improving patient access to specialized foot care services without restricting coverage or funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing Tags Licensing

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 682: Prohibit certain insurance practices

To enact section 3902.65 of the Revised Code to prohibit certain insurance practices related to physician-administered drugs for patients with chronic, complex, rare, or life-threatening medical conditions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill prohibits insurance restrictions on physician-administered drugs for critical conditions, improving patient access and protecting coverage rights. Directly aligns with healthcare support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 344: Regards health care facilities and infection prevention textiles

SB 344 would establish new requirements for infection prevention textiles used in Ohio health care facilities by enacting section 3701.95 of the Revised Code. The bill would set standards for textiles designed to prevent infections, such as surgical gowns and drapes, requiring health care facilities to comply with these specifications. Health care facilities, including hospitals and clinics, would be directly affected by these new standards. The specific details of the textile requirements would be defined in the newly enacted section of law.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates infection prevention textile standards for healthcare facilities, enhancing patient safety and quality of care through new requirements for surgical gowns and drapes.92% confidence

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 622: Enact the Mental Health and Community Wellness Act

To amend sections 2945.37, 2945.38, 2945.39, and 2945.401 and to enact section 5120.101 of the Revised Code to enact the Mental Health and Community Wellness Act to amend the competency to stand trial law, to create the mental health and substance abuse community-based correctional facility pilot program, to require a prosecutor to file for civil confinement of a defendant who is found incompetent to stand trial and who is charged with a felony or a misdemeanor offense of violence, and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates community-based correctional pilot program and mandates civil confinement for incompetent defendants, promoting mental health treatment over incarceration in criminal justice system.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates community-based mental health correctional pilot program, expanding access to mental health services under Health and Human Services subjects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Mental Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 618: Create the Chillicothe Paints license plate

HB 618 creates a "Chillicothe Paints" specialty license plate option for Ohio motor vehicle owners. When purchased, fees from this plate will fund designated causes, including cancer support programs, autism awareness initiatives, mental health scholarships, and educational scholarships for organizations like Future Farmers of America. The bill specifies that all revenue from the plate will be distributed directly to the listed charities and institutions as outlined in the revised code. This is a concrete policy change that adds a new plate option with predetermined fund allocation, affecting vehicle registrants who choose to buy it.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs specialty plate fees to fund cancer support, autism initiatives, and scholarships, explicitly allocating revenue to public service programs per its summary.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill directs license plate fees to mental health scholarships and cancer support programs, explicitly funding healthcare-related causes per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 629: Enact the Pharmacist Prescribing Authority Act

To amend sections 339.78, 339.81, 1751.91, 3923.89, 4729.01, and 4729.39 and to enact sections 4729.21 and 4729.211 of the Revised Code to authorize pharmacists to treat minor health conditions and to name this act the Pharmacist Prescribing Authority Act.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes pharmacists to treat minor conditions, expanding patient access to healthcare services without requiring physician visits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 12, 2025

SB 70: Enact the Ohio Fairness Act

To amend sections 4112.01 and 4112.05 of the Revised Code to enact the Ohio Fairness Act to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, to add mediation as an informal method that the Ohio Civil Rights Commission may use, and to uphold existing religious exemptions under Ohio's Civil Rights Law.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, implicitly protecting patient rights and improving access to healthcare for these groups.65% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, directly preventing housing discrimination and protecting tenant rights.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill expands anti-discrimination protections to include sexual orientation and gender identity/expression, directly protecting workers' rights and employment standards.95% confidence

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signed · Ohio · Senate Sep 30, 2025

SB 39: Provide for informational poster on veteran benefits and services

To enact section 4113.13 of the Revised Code regarding the creation and display of a poster containing information on benefits and services for veterans.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides information on veteran benefits and services, which include healthcare. This indirectly improves veterans' access to existing health services and support.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill requires displaying information on veteran benefits and services. This expands access to resources for veteran employees, indirectly supporting their welfare and employment within the workplace.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill creates a poster to inform veterans about available benefits and services, directly advancing access to veteran support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Benefits Veteran Employment

in committee · Ohio · Senate Oct 1, 2025

SB 241: Regards specified workers' compensation employer appeals

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.

Topics ✓ 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

Sub-Topics Workers' Compensation

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Nov 19, 2025

SB 329: Prohibit road surface application of brine from oil, gas wells

To amend sections 1509.03, 1509.22, 1509.222, 1509.223, 1509.224, 1509.33, and 1509.99 and to repeal section 1509.226 of the Revised Code to expressly prohibit the surface application of brine from oil and gas wells on roads.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyThe bill prohibits a practice related to oil and gas wells (a form of energy production), thereby restricting and limiting an operational aspect within the energy topic area.75% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentThe bill prohibits the surface application of brine from oil and gas wells on roads, a measure that protects the environment by preventing potential pollution.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill protects public health by prohibiting the surface application of potentially harmful brine from oil and gas wells on roads, preventing environmental contamination.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProhibits brine from oil/gas wells on roads, protecting transportation infrastructure from potential degradation or environmental impacts.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Roads & Highways

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