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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 774: Create the Pediatric Cancer Awareness license plate

This bill creates a new "Pediatric Cancer Awareness" specialty license plate in Ohio, allowing vehicle owners to purchase the plate and contribute funds to support pediatric cancer causes. The money collected from these plates goes into a state fund that distributes contributions to various organizations, including the Children's Glioma Cancer Foundation, St. Baldrick's Foundation, and the Research Institution for Childhood Cancer at Nationwide Children's Hospital. These designated organizations will use the funds for research, patient assistance programs, education, and awareness efforts related to childhood cancers. The bill also establishes administrative procedures for the registrar of motor vehicles to collect and distribute the contributions to the specified organizations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates pediatric cancer awareness license plate to fund support for pediatric cancer causes and organizations95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Hospitals

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SB 388: Designate Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Month

This bill designates October as "Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Awareness Month" to raise public awareness about communication methods for individuals with speech or language disabilities. It adds a new section to the state's Revised Code to formally recognize this month and promote understanding of AAC tools and techniques. The legislation directly affects organizations, schools, and healthcare providers that work with individuals who use AAC devices or systems. The bill is currently in its early stages, having been introduced and referred to a committee for review.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill promotes AAC awareness in schools and healthcare, enhancing educational access for students with speech disabilities through awareness and understanding of communication tools.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill raises awareness about AAC tools for individuals with speech disabilities, improving access to communication methods and supporting healthcare providers working with these patients.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill promotes awareness and use of AAC technology, enhancing digital accessibility for individuals with speech disabilities.90% confidence

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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 724: Require health benefit plans cover behavioral health well checks

This bill requires health benefit plans to cover annual behavioral health well checks for both children and adults. The well checks must include a review of medical history, risk assessment, validated screening tools, lifestyle education, and referrals to ongoing services. Coverage cannot have prior authorization requirements, and plans cannot charge cost-sharing fees except when required to maintain eligibility for health savings accounts. The bill also ensures that reimbursement rates for behavioral health professionals are comparable to those for other medical care and allows these checks to be provided in primary care or behavioral health settings.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates coverage for behavioral health well checks, removes prior authorization barriers, and eliminates cost-sharing fees, directly expanding mental health access and protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Primary Care

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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 772: Establish the Rural Health Transformation Program

This bill establishes the Rural Health Transformation Program within the state Department of Health to support health-related activities in rural areas. It creates a dedicated fund to receive federal money, which the department will distribute to qualified entities like hospitals, health care providers, and community partners through grants, contracts, or other funding mechanisms. The program prioritizes collaboration between rural freestanding birthing centers and rural hospitals for maternity services and requires recipients to follow an approved rural health transformation plan. A twelve-member legislative task force will monitor the program's implementation and report annually on fund usage and activities to state officials.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a dedicated fund to receive federal money and distribute grants to rural health entities, directly increasing funding for public health services.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates dedicated funding for rural health transformation, supporting hospitals and providers through grants and contracts to improve healthcare access in rural areas.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Women's Health Tags Rural Communities

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SB 385: License and regulate the practice of naturopathic medicine

To amend sections 109.572, 4731.07, 4731.071, 4731.224, 4731.2210, 4731.24, 4731.25, 4731.251, 4776.01, and 4776.20 and to enact sections 4789.02, 4789.03, 4789.04, 4789.05, 4789.06, 4789.07, 4789.08, 4789.09, 4789.10, 4789.11, 4789.12, and 4789.99 of the Revised Code to license and regulate the practice of naturopathic medicine.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes licensing and regulation for naturopathic medicine, expanding healthcare provider options and improving patient access to alternative medicine services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SB 375: Allow physician with revoked license to apply for reinstatement

This bill allows physicians whose medical licenses were revoked to apply for reinstatement after meeting specific requirements. It creates a formal process where doctors must submit an application with a fee, demonstrate community service or professional volunteer work, complete continuing education, and pass a skills evaluation. The law also sets eligibility criteria based on the original reason for revocation, such as requiring treatment for mental or physical illness in certain cases, and mandates that reinstated physicians serve a one-year probation period with additional conditions as determined by the state medical board.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates formal reinstatement process for revoked physicians, improving healthcare workforce availability and patient access to medical services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Tags Licensing

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SB 373: Regards hospital-wide nursing care comm., nursing staffing plans

To amend sections 3727.50, 3727.51, 3727.52, 3727.55, and 3727.56; to enact new section 3727.53 and section 4123.293; and to repeal sections 3727.53 and 3727.54 of the Revised Code to revise the law governing hospital-wide nursing care committees and hospital nursing services staffing plans.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill revises nursing care committees and staffing plans to improve hospital nursing services, directly strengthening healthcare delivery and patient care standards.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes hospital nursing staffing plans and care committees, which protect nurse working conditions and staffing levels, advancing workplace safety and worker rights in healthcare employment.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Hospitals

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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 18, 2026

HB 739: Require Department of Health to assess its warehousing operations

This bill requires the Department of Health to evaluate its central warehousing operations and allocates funding to support this assessment. The legislation directs the department to deploy professionals to audit inventory, inspect products for quality issues, and implement a digital tracking system for better visibility and accountability. Additionally, the bill mandates a partnership with a third party to produce a report on inventory readiness, safety, and operational improvements. These changes aim to enhance the department's ability to manage and deploy resources effectively while ensuring compliance with manufacturing and hygiene standards.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates funding for health department operations, improves inventory management, and enhances accountability in public health services.75% confidence

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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 18, 2026

HB 740: Regards creation, display of veterans medical benefits poster

This bill directs the state director of health to create and distribute a poster that provides information about various veterans' medical benefits and support services. The poster must include details on programs such as the Military Injury Relief Fund, the VA crisis line, caregiver support, and other health-related resources available to veterans. Health care providers are authorized to display this poster in visible areas of their facilities, and the state will supply copies at no cost to those who request them. The legislation aims to ensure veterans and their health care providers have easy access to information about available benefits and services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates and distributes poster providing veterans with information about medical benefits and health resources, improving access to healthcare services for veterans.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates and distributes a poster providing information about veterans' medical benefits and support services, expanding awareness of available healthcare resources for veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 731: Create the Land of U.S. Grant license plate

This bill creates a new specialty license plate design featuring the "Land of U.S. Grant" designation for Ohio vehicle registrants. The revenue generated from sales of these plates will be collected by the state motor vehicle registrar and distributed to various charitable organizations and educational institutions. Funds will support specific causes including cancer research and patient assistance, scholarships for students, youth development programs, and mental health services. The bill establishes clear guidelines for how each recipient organization must use the allocated money for designated purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill generates revenue from specialty license plates to fund charitable and educational programs, supporting public services and fiscal management.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates revenue from specialty plates to educational institutions and scholarships, directly funding education access and student support programs.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates funds from specialty license plates to support cancer research, patient assistance, and mental health services, directly advancing healthcare funding.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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