Healthcare

in committee · Ohio · House Sep 15, 2025

HB 370: Enact the Ohio Prenatal Equal Protection Act

HB 370, the Ohio Prenatal Equal Protection Act, would ban abortion in Ohio by defining "person" to include preborn children from conception, making abortion a criminal offense under homicide laws. It directly affects pregnant people seeking abortions, healthcare providers offering abortion services, and individuals who may pressure someone to terminate a pregnancy. Key provisions require that abortion-related acts be treated as homicide or assault under existing laws, with exceptions only for life-saving procedures on the pregnant person (when reasonable steps to save the fetus are taken) or spontaneous miscarriages. The bill repeals current legal provisions that permit abortion or "prenatal homicide" and mandates due process protections for those subject to the law.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeHB 370 expands criminalization by defining abortion as a criminal offense under homicide laws, directly impacting law enforcement, courts, and corrections.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareHB 370 bans abortion, making it a criminal offense. This directly restricts access to a specific health service and impacts healthcare providers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Violent Crime Women's Health

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signed · Ohio · House Jan 19, 2026

HB 144: Enact Keith’s Law regarding the communication disability database

HB 144 expands Ohio's communication disability database to include all individuals with disabilities, not just those with specific communication needs. It requires county 9-1-1 systems to access this database during emergency calls, ensuring first responders can quickly identify communication support needs. The law, named "Keith's Law," directly affects people with disabilities during emergencies and 9-1-1 dispatchers who will use the database to provide appropriate assistance.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill improves law enforcement's ability to assist individuals with disabilities during emergencies, enhancing appropriate responses and protecting civil rights.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareHB 144 improves emergency health services for people with disabilities by enabling 9-1-1 to identify communication needs, enhancing patient access to appropriate care.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyHB 144 requires 9-1-1 systems to access a communication disability database, strengthening the application of technology for emergency services and digital equity.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

in committee · Ohio · House Sep 15, 2025

HB 398: Revise the law governing emergency medical technicians

To amend sections 4765.36 and 4765.361 of the Revised Code to revise the law governing emergency medical technicians and the performance of certain medical services in hospitals.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill revises laws governing emergency medical technicians and medical services in hospitals, indicating an effort to strengthen or improve health service delivery.80% confidence

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in committee · Ohio · House Sep 15, 2025

HB 371: Make elected officials mandatory child abuse, neglect reporters

HB 371 amends Ohio law to require elected officials - including mayors, city council members, county commissioners, and state legislators - to report suspected child abuse or neglect, just like teachers and healthcare workers. This change directly affects all current and future elected officials in Ohio who may encounter situations involving child welfare. The bill updates existing mandatory reporter provisions to include these public officeholders, requiring them to immediately notify child protective services upon reasonable suspicion of abuse or neglect. This policy change expands the group of individuals legally obligated to report such concerns under Ohio Revised Code Section 2151.421.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeHB 371 expands mandatory reporting for child abuse/neglect, which increases the potential for law enforcement and courts to intervene in these criminal matters, thus strengthening the system's ability to protect victims.65% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareHB 371 strengthens mandatory reporting for child abuse/neglect, a public health measure that contributes to child health outcomes and supports public health programs.75% confidence

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in committee · Ohio · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 567: Modify laws governing the Board of Nursing, nursing professionals

To amend sections 109.71, 3129.01, 3313.5310, 3333.28, 3701.69, 3701.92, 3701.921, 3705.01, 3705.30, 3707.58, 3721.011, 3728.01, 4503.44, 4723.01, 4723.063, 4723.18, 4723.181, 4723.28, 4723.34, 4723.35, 4723.36, 4723.43, 4723.431, 4723.47, 4723.481, 4723.482, 4723.483, 4723.493, 4723.52, 4723.66, 4723.67, 4723.69, 4731.297, and 5122.10 and to repeal sections 3701.923, 3701.924, 3701.925, 3701.926, 3701.927, and 3701.929 of the Revised Code and to repeal Section 105.40 of H.B. 33 of the 135th General Assembly to modify the laws governing a Board of Nursing advisory body for advanced practice registered nurses and to make various corrections in other laws pertaining to the Board and the professionals it regulates.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill directly modifies laws governing the Board of Nursing and nursing professionals, a core component of medical professionals within the healthcare system. Such modifications generally aim to maintain or improve professional standards and re...75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill modifies laws governing nursing professionals and their occupational licensing, directly impacting employment standards within that profession.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Professional Licensing

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passed · Ohio · Senate Apr 30, 2025

SB 7: Regards student instruction on harmful effects of substance use

To amend sections 3313.60 and 3313.6024 and to enact sections 3301.0722, 3301.165, 3313.6031, 3314.0311, 3326.092, and 3328.60 of the Revised Code regarding instruction for public and chartered nonpublic school students in the harmful effects of substance use.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates or expands instruction on harmful effects of substance use for students, directly enhancing curriculum and student programs in K-12 education.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates instruction on harmful effects of substance use for students, a preventative public health measure to improve long-term health outcomes.75% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Substance Abuse

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Oct 29, 2025

SB 309: Enact the Abortion Pill Provider Liability Education (APPLE) Act

SB 309 requires Ohio healthcare providers prescribing abortion-inducing drugs (like mifepristone) to provide written information about potential complications and a specific liability statement to patients before the prescription. Patients must then sign a written certification confirming they received this information, which providers must retain in medical records for at least seven years. If providers fail to follow these steps, they may face civil lawsuits from patients, fathers, or family members, with statutory damages set at three times the drug cost. The bill directly affects abortion providers and patients in Ohio, mandating new disclosure practices and increasing provider liability for noncompliance.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareSB 309 imposes specific mandatory disclosures and creates civil liability for healthcare providers prescribing abortion-inducing drugs, adding regulatory burden and risk to this health service.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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signed · Ohio · Senate Jul 7, 2026

SB 276: Ratify the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists

SB 276 ratifies the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists, enabling Ohio to join a multi-state agreement. This allows school psychologists licensed in Ohio to practice in other participating states without obtaining additional licenses. The key provision removes licensing barriers for these professionals, directly affecting school psychologists seeking to work across state lines within the compact. The bill implements this by enacting specific provisions in Ohio's Revised Code.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationSB 276 supports education by removing licensing barriers for school psychologists, facilitating their ability to practice and provide essential services within schools across states.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareSB 276 removes licensing barriers for school psychologists, who provide mental health services, potentially improving access to these professionals within the healthcare sector.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentSB 276 removes licensing barriers for school psychologists, expanding their employment opportunities and professional mobility across state lines.80% confidence

passed · Ohio · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 134: Authorize home kitchen registration for sale of certain foods

HB 134 creates a registration program allowing home kitchens to legally sell certain homemade foods, like baked goods or jams, directly to customers. It updates state rules to establish a microenterprise home kitchen registration system, replacing the need for a full commercial kitchen license. Home cooks must register under this new program to sell qualifying foods, which are limited to low-risk items meeting specific safety standards. The law directly affects small-scale home food producers seeking to sell their goods without operating a commercial kitchen.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareHB 134 establishes safety standards for home-produced foods, which directly supports public health by minimizing risks of foodborne illness.80% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingHB 134 expands property rights by allowing commercial use of home kitchens, creating new economic opportunities within residential properties.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentHB 134 creates a legal framework for home-based food sales, enabling small-scale home food producers to operate businesses and generate income, thus expanding employment opportunities.80% confidence

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signed · Ohio · Senate Sep 30, 2025

SB 100: Exclude certain agricultural entities from insurance regulations

SB 100 would create a new exemption in Ohio's Revised Code (section 3901.96) for nonprofit agricultural membership organizations, excluding them from certain insurance regulations. This bill directly affects nonprofit groups that represent farmers or agricultural interests, such as cooperatives or industry associations. The key provision removes these specific organizations from requirements like licensing or consumer protection rules that typically apply to insurance providers. This change is purely procedural, altering regulatory scope without creating new benefits or costs for the state.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareThe bill removes certain insurance regulations, including consumer protection rules, for specific entities, which could weaken the regulatory framework for insurance coverage, an aspect of healthcare.75% confidence