Healthcare

To amend sections 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24 and to enact section 3313.8110 of the Revised Code to require public schools to provide meals and related services to students.

To amend sections 1.64, 124.32, 124.41, 124.42, 124.50, 503.45, 503.47, 505.38, 709.012, 737.15, 737.16, 737.22, 742.38, 911.11, 1337.11, 1349.05, 1561.26, 1751.01, 1785.01, 2108.61, 2133.01, 2133.211, 2135.01, 2151.3515, 2151.53, 2305.113, 2305.234, 2305.2311, 2305.41, 2305.51, 2711.22, 2743.62, 2907.01, 2907.13, 2907.29, 2909.04, 2921.22, 2925.01, 3107.12, 3111.91, 3301.531, 3313.5310, 3313.7112, 3313.7117, 3319.13, 3327.10, 3331.02, 3331.07, 3701.046, 3701.23, 3701.25, 3701.36, 3701.59, 3701.615, 3701.74, 3701.90, 3701.92, 3701.928, 3701.941, 3709.161, 3715.50, 3715.501, 3715.502, 3715.503, 3715.872, 3719.06, 3719.064, 3719.12, 3719.121, 3719.81, 3721.21, 3727.06, 3728.01, 3792.05, 3795.01, 3919.29, 3963.01, 4503.44, 4507.20, 4715.30, 4723.01, 4723.18, 4723.181, 4723.72, 4723.73, 4729.01, 4729.39, 4730.02, 4730.03, 4730.04, 4730.05, 4730.06, 4730.07, 4730.08, 4730.10, 4730.101, 4730.11, 4730.111, 4730.12, 4730.13, 4730.14, 4730.141, 4730.15, 4730.19, 4730.20, 4730.201, 4730.202, 4730.203, 4730.204, 4730.21, 4730.22, 4730.25, 4730.251, 4730.252, 4730.26, 4730.27, 4730.28, 4730.31, 4730.32, 4730.33, 4730.34, 4730.38, 4730.39, 4730.41, 4730.411, 4730.42, 4730.43, 4730.432, 4730.433, 4730.437, 4730.44, 4730.49, 4730.53, 4730.55, 4730.56, 4730.57, 4730.60, 4731.053, 4731.054, 4731.22, 4731.2210, 4731.25, 4731.297, 4731.33, 4731.37, 4743.09, 4755.48, 4755.623, 4761.01, 4761.11, 4761.17, 4765.01, 4765.35, 4765.36, 4765.37, 4765.38, 4765.39, 4765.49, 4765.51, 4769.01, 4933.122, 5101.19, 5103.0327, 5104.0110, 5104.037, 5119.185, 5119.363, 5123.47, 5164.072, 5164.301, 5164.95, and 5503.08 and to enact section 4730.011 of the Revised Code to change the professional title used by physician assistants to "physician associate."

To amend sections 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24 and to enact section 3313.675 of the Revised Code regarding human trafficking screening in public schools and to make an appropriation.

SR 122 is a resolution that formally recognizes May 2025 as ALS Awareness Month. This bill serves to acknowledge and bring attention to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).

HB 91 creates the Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Accelerator Program within Ohio's Department of Higher Education to advance research and develop treatments for traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). The program, administered by the Brain Injury Research Foundation as a public-private partnership, funds research grants for universities and other entities that provide matching funds from private or federal sources. Key provisions require annual progress reports to state agencies (including health and veterans services), independent audits, and an oversight board with diverse university representation to ensure accountability. This program directly affects research institutions, the foundation, and state agencies managing TBI-related services, with funding allocated for fiscal years 2026 and beyond.

HB 219 requires Ohio health insurers to maintain networks ensuring all plan members - especially low-income individuals, children, people with disabilities, and those with chronic conditions - can access needed care without unreasonable travel or delays. Insurers must provide sufficient providers by specialty (including those serving underserved communities), guarantee 24/7 emergency services, and meet specific geographic accessibility standards. The state insurance superintendent will set evaluation criteria (like provider-to-patient ratios and appointment wait times) and monitor compliance through surveys, with insurers required to file network plans for approval. This law directly affects health insurers operating in Ohio, mandating concrete network standards to improve access to care.

SB 321 creates new rules in Ohio law allowing certain special police officers to carry firearms while on duty. It directly affects special police officers employed by entities like universities, hospitals, or private security firms. The bill establishes specific requirements for these officers to carry firearms, including training and certification standards. These provisions are codified in new sections of the Revised Code (5119.081 and 5123.131), replacing previous, less specific guidelines. The law aims to clarify and standardize firearm carrying authority for this specific group of law enforcement personnel.

To amend sections 4773.01, 4773.02, 4773.03, and 4773.06 of the Revised Code to revise the law governing general X-ray machine operators and other radiation technicians.

HB 558 designates October 4th as "Henrietta Lacks Day" in Ohio, honoring the legacy of Henrietta Lacks, whose cells were used without consent in medical research. The bill amends the Revised Code to establish this annual commemoration, directly affecting Ohio residents through state recognition of her historical significance. Key provisions include setting October 4th as the designated date for educational and commemorative activities statewide. This is a ceremonial resolution with no direct policy or financial impact, focusing solely on honoring Lacks' contributions to science and bioethics.

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.