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passed · Ohio · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 578: Require tick-related disease reporting to Department of Health

HB 578 requires healthcare providers and laboratories to report diagnosed tick-related diseases and conditions to Ohio's Department of Health. This bill amends Ohio Revised Code Section 3701.23 to establish a mandatory reporting requirement for specific illnesses transmitted by ticks, such as Lyme disease. The key mechanism is creating a standardized process for health officials to collect and track these cases statewide. This policy change directly affects medical facilities that diagnose and treat tick-borne illnesses, aiming to improve public health data collection.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareHB 578 mandates reporting of tick-related diseases to the Department of Health, strengthening public health surveillance and data collection to advance health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · Ohio · House Oct 29, 2025

HB 542: Require all inmate pregnancy outcomes be reported to DRC

To enact sections 341.28, 753.34, and 5120.6511 of the Revised Code to require all inmate pregnancy outcomes to be reported to the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill requires reporting of inmate pregnancy outcomes to the DRC, enhancing data and oversight within the correctional system, a core component of criminal justice.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill requires reporting of inmate pregnancy outcomes, providing data crucial for monitoring and potentially improving health services and public health within correctional facilities.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Women's Health

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Oct 29, 2025

SB 301: Regards noncompete clauses in health care employment contracts

To enact section 3727.62 of the Revised Code regarding the use of noncompete provisions in certain health care professional employment contracts with nonprofit hospitals.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill regulates noncompete clauses for healthcare professionals, potentially improving workforce mobility and patient access within the healthcare system.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill concerns noncompete clauses, which typically aim to limit their use to protect workers' mobility and rights in employment contracts.85% confidence

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Nov 18, 2025

SB 319: Regards adult protective services provided by county JFS

SB 319 enacts a new section (5101.72) in Ohio's Revised Code that establishes requirements for county departments of job and family services (JFS) to provide adult protective services. This bill directly affects county JFS offices and vulnerable adults who may face abuse, neglect, or exploitation by mandating standardized procedures for service delivery. The new section specifies how investigations must be conducted, case management handled, and reports processed to ensure consistent protection. By creating this legal framework, the bill aims to improve accountability and uniformity in adult protective services across all Ohio counties.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates new adult protective services for county JFS, requiring funding and impacting government spending and fiscal management at the county level.75% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill mandates investigations and reporting for abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults, which are often criminal acts, thereby supporting victim protection and potential justice.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes and standardizes adult protective services for vulnerable adults, strengthening their access to health and human services, long-term care, and mental health support.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Nov 18, 2025

SB 317: Create the Pediatric Cancer Research Fund

To amend section 5747.113 and to enact sections 3701.27 and 4503.108 of the Revised Code to create the Pediatric Cancer Research Fund in the state treasury to support hospitals conducting pediatric cancer research and to authorize voluntary contributions to the fund, including when registering motor vehicles or filing state income tax returns.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill creates a new fund in the state treasury and authorizes voluntary contributions via state income tax returns, directly impacting state fiscal management and funding for a specific program.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill creates the Pediatric Cancer Research Fund to support hospitals conducting pediatric cancer research, directly increasing funding for a specific healthcare area.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Children's Health

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passed · Ohio · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 58: Create recovery housing residences certificate of need program

To amend section 5119.393 and to enact sections 5119.398, 5119.399, 5119.3910, 5119.3911, 5119.3912, 5119.3913, 5119.3914, and 5119.3915 of the Revised Code to create a certificate of need program for recovery housing residences.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeHB 58 creates a program for recovery housing, which supports rehabilitation for individuals with substance abuse issues, potentially reducing recidivism and advancing criminal justice reform.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill HB 58 creates a certificate of need program for recovery housing residences, a type of health service for substance abuse and addiction. This aims to regulate and strengthen this specific area of healthcare.80% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingThe bill creates a certificate of need program for recovery housing residences, which are a specific type of housing, thereby supporting their provision and regulation.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Substance Abuse

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passed · Ohio · House May 20, 2026

HB 423: Regulate practice of surgical assistants, surgical technologists

To amend sections 109.572, 4731.051, 4731.07, 4731.071, 4731.224, 4731.2210, 4731.24, 4731.25, 4731.251, 4776.01, and 4776.20 and to enact sections 3702.3013, 3727.26, 4787.01, 4787.02, 4787.03, 4787.04, 4787.05, 4787.06, 4787.07, 4787.08, 4787.09, 4787.10, 4787.11, 4787.12, 4787.13, 4787.14, 4787.15, 4787.16, 4787.17, 4787.18, 4787.19, 4787.20, 4787.21, 4787.22, and 4787.99 of the Revised Code to regulate the practice of surgical assistants and surgical technologists.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill regulates surgical assistants and technologists, which strengthens the quality and safety of health services and protects patients by ensuring qualified medical professionals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

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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

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Professional Licensing

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in committee · Ohio · Senate May 28, 2025

SB 205: Authorize an income tax credit for family caregiving expenses

To amend sections 5747.08 and 5747.98 and to enact section 5747.053 of the Revised Code to authorize a nonrefundable income tax credit for family caregiving expenses.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill authorizes a nonrefundable income tax credit for family caregiving expenses, which directly provides tax relief and is a clear action within Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill authorizes a tax credit for family caregiving expenses, which supports individuals providing care often related to health services, thus strengthening the healthcare ecosystem. The bill explicitly lists 'Health Care' as a subject.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill offers a tax credit for family caregiving expenses, providing financial relief to workers balancing employment with caregiving responsibilities, indirectly supporting their financial well-being and work-life balance.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · Ohio · House Jan 28, 2025

HB 12: Enact the Jeff, Dave, and Angie Patient Right to Try Act

To enact section 3792.08 of the Revised Code regarding prescribing, dispensing, and administering drugs and to name this act the Jeff, Dave, and Angie Patient Right to Try Act.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill establishes a 'Patient Right to Try,' which expands patient access to drugs and protects their right to seek experimental treatments, thus advancing healthcare.95% confidence

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