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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 · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SB 386: Enact the Medicaid Savings Act

To amend sections 126.021, 126.024, 173.19, 1751.03, 3701.741, 3901.81, 3902.70, 3903.14, 3903.42, 3959.01, 3963.06, 4121.50, 4729.20, 4729.49, 4729.80, 4729.84, 4729.86, 5160.01, 5160.34, 5160.37, 5160.371, 5160.40, 5162.01, 5162.021, 5162.13, 5162.1310, 5162.73, 5164.01, 5164.38, 5164.46, 5164.74, 5164.751, 5166.01, 5166.40, 5166.405, 5166.406, 5168.75, 5168.76, 5739.01, and 5739.03; to amend, for the purpose of adopting a new section number as indicated in parentheses, section 5162.73 (5162.74); to enact new section 5162.73; and to repeal sections 1751.271, 3901.815, 3903.421, 5164.741, 5167.01, 5167.02, 5167.03, 5167.031, 5167.04, 5167.05, 5167.051, 5167.09, 5167.10, 5167.101, 5167.103, 5167.11, 5167.12, 5167.122, 5167.123, 5167.13, 5167.14, 5167.15, 5167.16, 5167.17, 5167.171, 5167.173, 5167.18, 5167.20, 5167.201, 5167.21, 5167.22, 5167.221, 5167.24, 5167.241, 5167.243, 5167.244, 5167.245, 5167.26, 5167.30, 5167.31, 5167.32, 5167.33, 5167.34, 5167.35, 5167.40, 5167.41, 5167.45, 5167.47, and 5739.051 of the Revised Code to eliminate the care management system from the Medicaid program and to name this act the Medicaid Savings Act.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill titled 'Medicaid Savings Act' suggests cost-cutting measures that likely restrict or limit healthcare coverage and funding75% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 780: Enact the Medicaid Savings Act

To amend sections 126.021, 126.024, 173.19, 1751.03, 3701.741, 3901.81, 3902.70, 3903.14, 3903.42, 3959.01, 3963.06, 4121.50, 4729.20, 4729.49, 4729.80, 4729.84, 4729.86, 5160.01, 5160.34, 5160.37, 5160.371, 5160.40, 5162.01, 5162.021, 5162.13, 5162.1310, 5162.73, 5164.01, 5164.38, 5164.46, 5164.74, 5164.751, 5166.01, 5166.40, 5166.405, 5166.406, 5168.75, 5168.76, 5739.01, and 5739.03; to amend, for the purpose of adopting a new section number as indicated in parentheses, section 5162.73 (5162.74); to enact new section 5162.73; and to repeal sections 1751.271, 3901.815, 3903.421, 5164.741, 5167.01, 5167.02, 5167.03, 5167.031, 5167.04, 5167.05, 5167.051, 5167.09, 5167.10, 5167.101, 5167.103, 5167.11, 5167.12, 5167.122, 5167.123, 5167.13, 5167.14, 5167.15, 5167.16, 5167.17, 5167.171, 5167.173, 5167.18, 5167.20, 5167.201, 5167.21, 5167.22, 5167.221, 5167.24, 5167.241, 5167.243, 5167.244, 5167.245, 5167.26, 5167.30, 5167.31, 5167.32, 5167.33, 5167.34, 5167.35, 5167.40, 5167.41, 5167.45, 5167.47, and 5739.051 of the Revised Code to eliminate the care management system from the Medicaid program and to name this act the Medicaid Savings Act.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareMedicaid Savings Act title suggests cost-cutting measures that likely restrict or limit healthcare coverage and funding75% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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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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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 18, 2026

HB 742: Regards behavioral health screenings in the perinatal period

To enact sections 3702.41, 3902.65, and 5119.172 of the Revised Code regarding behavioral health screenings in the perinatal period and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill includes explicit appropriation for behavioral health screenings, indicating increased funding for public health services75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates behavioral health screenings for perinatal women and includes appropriation funding, directly strengthening mental health services access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Mental Health Women's Health

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SB 396: Establish family and medical leave insurance benefits

To amend section 5747.01 and to enact sections 4143.01, 4143.02, 4143.03, 4143.04, 4143.05, 4143.06, 4143.07, 4143.08, 4143.09, 4143.10, 4143.11, 4143.12, 4143.13, 4143.14, 4143.15, 4143.16, 4143.17, and 4143.18 of the Revised Code to establish family and medical leave insurance benefits.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes family and medical leave insurance benefits, expanding healthcare access and protecting patient rights by enabling time off for health needs.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes family and medical leave insurance benefits, expanding worker protections and benefits in the labor and employment sector.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Workers' Compensation

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