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signed · Ohio · Senate Aug 27, 2025

SB 20: Designate Ohio Stroke Awareness Week

SB 20 designates the first week of May each year as "Ohio Stroke Awareness Week" through a new section in the Revised Code. This procedural bill creates a formal observance period to highlight stroke prevention and treatment, directly affecting Ohio residents through public health messaging. It does not establish new programs, funding, or requirements - only the official naming of the awareness period. The bill’s sole mechanism is the statutory designation in the code.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareSB 20 designates Ohio Stroke Awareness Week to highlight stroke prevention and treatment, promoting public health messaging and advancing understanding within healthcare.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Ohio · House Aug 27, 2025

HB 4: Designate Ohio Stillbirth Prevention Day

HB 4 designates September 19 as "Ohio Stillbirth Prevention Day" in the state's Revised Code. This procedural bill establishes an annual observance to raise public awareness about stillbirth prevention. It directly affects Ohio residents by creating a designated day for education and community efforts related to stillbirth. The bill does not change existing laws or allocate funding; it simply names a specific date for awareness purposes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareDesignates 'Ohio Stillbirth Prevention Day' to raise public awareness and support community efforts for stillbirth prevention, advancing public health.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

passed · Ohio · Senate Jun 11, 2025

SB 60: Establish veterinarian telehealth visit requirements, procedures

To amend section 4741.04 and to enact section 4741.041 of the Revised Code to establish requirements and procedures for veterinarian telehealth visits.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes requirements for veterinarian telehealth visits, regulating and improving a type of health service provided by medical professionals (veterinarians).85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill establishes requirements for veterinarian telehealth visits, formalizing and integrating technology into veterinary services, thus advancing its application.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed both · Ohio · Senate May 14, 2025

SCR 5: Urge Presidential support for Medicaid work requirements

To urge the President of the United States to support the Ohio Department of Medicaid's request to implement work requirements for certain Medicaid recipients.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill urges Medicaid work requirements, which are typically implemented to reduce government spending and promote fiscal responsibility within the state budget.88% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareThe bill urges support for Medicaid work requirements, which would likely restrict health coverage and limit access for certain recipients, aligning with 'oppose' indicators.90% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentThe bill supports implementing work requirements for Medicaid, which restricts access to benefits based on employment status, thus limiting benefits for certain recipients.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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passed · Ohio · Senate May 14, 2025

SR 22: Urge federal govt reduce processing time-veteran disability claim

To urge the President of the United States, the United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and the United States Congress to take prompt action to reduce the processing time for veterans' disability benefit claims.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill urges faster processing of veteran disability claims, which are crucial for veterans to access financial support for health services and medical needs.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAims to improve access to and timeliness of disability benefits for veterans, strengthening a form of worker benefit for military service personnel.65% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill urges action to reduce processing time for veteran disability claims, which would improve access to and efficiency of veteran benefits.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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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 | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Ohio · Senate Apr 9, 2025

SCR 7: Urge Congress reissue DoD Civilian Retiree Identification Cards

SCR 7 is a resolution urging Congress to reissue Department of Defense (DoD) Civilian Retiree Identification Cards. These cards are used by retired civilian employees of the DoD to access military bases and services. The resolution does not require Congress to act but formally requests they consider reissuing the cards for affected retirees.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareReissuing ID cards for DoD civilian retirees would enable their access to military bases and services, which commonly include healthcare facilities, thereby improving patient access for this group.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill advocates for restoring access to services for retired civilian DoD employees, which can be seen as supporting post-employment benefits for former workers.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransUrges Congress to reissue ID cards for DoD civilian retirees to access military bases/services, advancing benefits for a group associated with the military, listed under 'Veterans' subject.65% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Ohio · Senate Mar 26, 2025

SR 21: Urge Congress support military, veteran mental health treatment

To urge the U.S. Congress to support the provision of prompt and comprehensive mental health treatment to military personnel and veterans who are suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and other service-related stress disorders.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill urges Congress to support the provision of mental health treatment, which implies increased government spending and appropriations for an essential program.75% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill urges mental health treatment for veterans. Untreated mental health issues can lead to criminal justice involvement; thus, treatment can reduce recidivism and align with reform.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill urges support for prompt and comprehensive mental health treatment for military personnel and veterans, directly aligning with supporting mental health services under Healthcare.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill urges Congress to support comprehensive mental health treatment for veterans, directly aligning with improving veteran healthcare and services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Ohio · Senate Mar 5, 2025

SCR 1: Urge designation of illicit fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction

To urge the 119th Congress to introduce and pass legislation similar to the Stop Our Scourge Act of 2023, directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeDesignating fentanyl as a WMD would expand criminalization and likely lead to harsher penalties and stricter enforcement within the criminal justice system for fentanyl-related offenses.80% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill addresses illicit fentanyl, a major public health crisis (Substance Abuse and Addiction), by urging its designation as a weapon of mass destruction, thereby seeking to protect public health.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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