Rep. Karen Brownlee

Primary HR 138

Passed · Ohio House · Lead sponsor

Honoring Don Jones for his exemplary service to the Ohio House of Representatives.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes Don Jones for his exemplary service to the Ohio House of Representatives. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it is a ceremonial acknowledgment of his contributions. The bill directly honors Mr. Jones for his work supporting the legislative body. (1 sentence)

Passed May 28, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 289

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Establish Ohio Health Care Plan for universal health coverage

To amend section 109.02 and to enact sections 3920.01, 3920.02, 3920.03, 3920.04, 3920.05, 3920.06, 3920.07, 3920.08, 3920.09, 3920.10, 3920.11, 3920.12, 3920.13, 3920.14, 3920.15, 3920.21, 3920.22, 3920.23, 3920.24, 3920.25, 3920.26, 3920.27, 3920.28, 3920.31, 3920.32, and 3920.33 of the Revised Code to establish and operate the Ohio Health Care Plan to provide universal health care coverage to all Ohio residents.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishing and operating a universal health care plan for all residents would necessitate significant state funding, appropriations, and fiscal management, thus advancing government spending on public services.85% confidence HealthcareSupports HealthcareHB 289 aims to establish the Ohio Health Care Plan to provide universal health care coverage to all Ohio residents, which expands health coverage and improves patient access.95% confidence ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill establishes universal health care coverage for all Ohio residents, which would include immigrants, thereby providing them with a key service.80% confidence Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes universal health care for all residents, which expands worker benefits by ensuring access to health coverage regardless of employment status.80% confidence

In committee May 21, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 32

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Designate Celebrating Disabilities Month

Maddy summaryHB 32 designates the month of July as "Celebrating Disabilities Month" by enacting a new section in the Revised Code. This bill establishes a commemorative month to recognize and celebrate individuals with disabilities.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareDesignates a month to recognize and celebrate individuals with disabilities. This positive recognition supports the mental health and disabilities component of healthcare by promoting awareness and inclusion.65% confidence

In committee May 21, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 263

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Cap cost sharing for prescription insulin drugs, diabetes devices

Maddy summaryHB 263 proposes to limit the out-of-pocket costs for individuals needing essential diabetes treatments. The bill specifically aims to cap cost-sharing for prescription insulin drugs, diabetes devices, and devices used to treat diabetic ketoacidosis. If enacted, it would establish a new section in the Revised Code to enforce these caps, reducing the financial burden on patients who rely on these medical necessities.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareHB 263 caps out-of-pocket costs for essential diabetes treatments, directly improving patient access to health services and reducing financial burdens.95% confidence Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentReduces significant healthcare costs for individuals, including workers, indirectly supporting their financial stability and ability to maintain employment.60% confidence

In committee May 14, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 271

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Enact Breast Examination and Screening Transformation (BEST) Act

To amend sections 1751.62, 3923.52, 3923.53, 5162.20, and 5164.08 of the Revised Code to revise the law governing insurance and Medicaid coverage of breast cancer screenings and examinations and to name this act the Breast Examination and Screening Transformation Act, or BEST Act.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRevising Medicaid coverage for breast cancer screenings directly impacts state appropriations and government spending on healthcare.95% confidence HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill revises laws governing insurance and Medicaid coverage for breast cancer screenings, directly expanding health services and coverage within healthcare.95% confidence

In committee May 14, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 250

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Enact the Ohio Anti-Corruption Act

To amend sections 3517.01, 3517.08, 3517.10, 3517.102, 3517.105, 3517.106, 3517.107, 3517.13, 3599.03, 3921.22, and 4503.03 of the Revised Code to modify the campaign finance law and to name this act the Ohio Anti-Corruption Act.

In committee May 7, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 257

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Enact the Ohio Medical Debt Fairness Act

To amend sections 1343.01, 1343.03, 1349.01, 2716.02, 2716.03, and 4712.01 and to enact section 1349.54 of the Revised Code to limit the rate of interest on medical debt, to prohibit reporting medical debt to a consumer reporting agency, and to name this act the Ohio Medical Debt Fairness Act.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects patients by limiting interest on medical debt and prohibiting credit reporting, easing financial burdens related to healthcare services.95% confidence TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill prohibits reporting medical debt to a consumer reporting agency, which directly protects individual data privacy related to financial health information.90% confidence

In committee May 7, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 166

Passed · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Designate Harriet Tubman Day

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 166 designates March 10th as "Harriet Tubman Day." This bill enacts a new section of the Revised Code to officially recognize this date annually.

Passed May 7, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 237

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Protect assisted reproduction care

To enact sections 2305.2312, 3732.01, 3732.02, 3732.03, 3732.04, 3732.05, 3732.06, 3732.08, 3732.09, 3732.11, 3732.13, and 3732.14 of the Revised Code to protect assisted reproduction care.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly aims to 'protect assisted reproduction care,' a direct health service, thereby strengthening and advancing the Healthcare topic.95% confidence

In committee Apr 30, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 245

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Regards Ohio parenting and pregnancy program services

To amend sections 3125.18, 5101.35, 5101.80, 5101.801, 5101.804, 5101.805, and 5153.16 and to amend, for the purpose of adopting a new section number as indicated in parentheses, section 5101.804 (5101.91) of the Revised Code regarding services provided through the Ohio parenting and pregnancy program.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareHB 245 regards services provided through the Ohio parenting and pregnancy program, indicating legislative engagement with specific health services. This suggests an intent to maintain or adjust these services, which generally supports the provisio...65% confidence

In committee Apr 30, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track