To create the Workforce Investment Now (WIN) for Child Care pilot program to provide publicly funded child care to child care staff members and to make an appropriation.
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.
HB 182 prohibits public water systems (like municipal utilities) from adding fluoride to drinking water. It creates a new legal requirement banning this practice and repeals the existing rule that previously allowed it. The bill directly affects all public water systems operating in the state by requiring them to stop fluoride addition if enacted. This is a straightforward policy change that would eliminate fluoride as a standard additive in public water supplies.
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.
SB 18 designates February 14 as "Cardiovascular Health Awareness Day" in Ohio law. This ceremonial bill establishes a specific date for public recognition of cardiovascular health issues without creating new programs, funding, or requirements. It directly affects Ohio residents by adding this awareness day to state law, encouraging community engagement around heart health. The bill is purely symbolic, with no policy changes beyond the official designation.
HB 552 amends section 5164.16 of the Revised Code to change how Ohio reimburses hospice providers through Medicaid. This bill directly affects hospice care organizations that serve Medicaid patients by altering their payment structure. The key provision modifies the reimbursement methodology, though the abstract does not specify exact changes like rate adjustments or eligibility shifts. The bill aims to update the existing Medicaid payment system for hospice services without detailing the precise modifications.
SB 121 designates April as "Counseling Awareness Month" in Ohio state law. This procedural bill adds a formal designation to the Revised Code, encouraging public awareness efforts related to counseling services. It directly affects Ohio residents by promoting recognition of counseling resources during April, though it does not create new programs or funding. The bill is currently pending in committee after being introduced on February 25, 2025.
SB 162 amends Ohio's Revised Code section 3901.388 to change the timeframe health insurers must use when recouping overpayments from healthcare providers. This directly affects health insurers and the providers who bill them for services. The bill specifies a new deadline for insurers to request repayment after identifying overpayments, replacing the previous timeframe outlined in the existing law. The change focuses solely on the timing mechanism for recoupment, without altering the conditions under which recoupment occurs.
HB 380 designates the month of June as "Migraine and Headache Awareness Month" in Ohio under section 5.2322 of the Revised Code. This ceremonial bill does not create new programs or funding but formally recognizes the importance of raising public awareness about migraines and headaches. It directly affects Ohio residents by establishing an annual observance to highlight these conditions, though it has no direct policy or regulatory impact. The bill's sole mechanism is adding this designation to state law.
To enact sections 3902.65, 4765.362, and 5164.11 of the Revised Code to establish community paramedicine programs and to require insurance coverage for services provided under those programs.
