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passed · Ohio · House Jun 25, 2025

HB 207: Designate Male Wellness Month and Take Your Dad to the Doctor Day

To enact sections 5.2322 and 5.2323 of the Revised Code to designate June as "Male Wellness Month" and the third Monday in June as "Take Your Dad to the Doctor Day."

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill HB 207 designates Male Wellness Month and Take Your Dad to the Doctor Day, promoting health awareness and encouraging medical check-ups, directly supporting public health.90% confidence

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passed · Ohio · House May 7, 2025

HR 87: No title provided

House Resolution 87 designates May 6-12, 2025, as Nurses and Health Professionals Week in the State of Ohio. This resolution aims to commemorate the contributions of nurses and other health professionals.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill commemorates nurses and health professionals, a core component of the healthcare system, acknowledging their contributions.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill designates a week to commemorate nurses and health professionals, acknowledging their contributions. This is a positive recognition for a segment of the labor force.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Apr 2, 2025

SB 166: Prohibit health insurance, Medicaid electronic claim fees

To amend sections 3901.382 and 5164.46 of the Revised Code to prohibit fees for electronic claims submission by health insurer and the Medicaid program.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill prohibits the Medicaid program from collecting electronic claim fees, which would reduce a potential revenue stream for the state budget.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits electronic claims fees, reducing administrative burden/costs for health insurers & Medicaid, strengthening the healthcare system.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill prohibits fees for electronic claims submission, which encourages the adoption and use of digital processes and technology in healthcare administration.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicaid

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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

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 12, 2025

SB 71: Prohibit conversion therapy for minors by certain professionals

To enact sections 4723.95, 4731.45, 4732.34, 4743.11, 4757.46, and 4758.73 of the Revised Code to prohibit certain licensed health care professionals from engaging in conversion therapy for minor patients.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareSB 71 protects minor patients by prohibiting conversion therapy by licensed health care professionals, advancing patient rights and ethical standards in health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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signed · Ohio · House Jan 19, 2026

HB 57: Regards school policies on administering overdose reversal drugs

HB 57 requires Ohio schools to establish written policies allowing trained staff to administer overdose reversal drugs (like naloxone) during opioid overdose emergencies. It directly affects school staff, administrators, and students by creating clear protocols for emergency response. Key provisions include mandating staff training on drug administration, specifying when and how the drugs may be used, and requiring documentation of each administration. The bill aims to enable swift, life-saving interventions in school settings without requiring individual prescriptions for each incident. These changes apply to all public and private schools operating within Ohio.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationHB 57 strengthens K-12 schools by mandating policies and staff training for emergency overdose response, protecting students and staff within the educational environment.88% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareHB 57 mandates policies for administering life-saving overdose reversal drugs, directly improving access to emergency health services and public health response within schools.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentHB 57 improves workplace safety for school staff by mandating training and clear protocols for administering overdose reversal drugs, enhancing emergency response capabilities.80% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health Substance Abuse

in committee · Ohio · House Jan 28, 2025

HB 24: Provide Medigap policies for certain Medicare-eligible persons

To amend sections 3923.33, 3923.331, 3923.332, 3923.337, 3923.338, 3923.339, and 3923.42 and to enact section 3923.3310 of the Revised Code to provide Medigap policies for Medicare-eligible individuals under the age of 65.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands health insurance coverage by providing Medigap policies to Medicare-eligible individuals under 65, improving access to healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicare

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Apr 9, 2025

SB 170: Regards investigational treatments for certain illnesses

To enact sections 4729.891, 4731.971, 4731.972, 4731.973, 4731.975, 4731.976, 4731.977, 4731.978, 4731.979, and 4731.9710 of the Revised Code regarding individualized investigational treatments for life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill enacts provisions for individualized investigational treatments for life-threatening illnesses, improving patient access to potential medical options.90% confidence

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Oct 1, 2025

SB 267: Designate Ohio Doula Awareness Week

SB 267 designates the week including March 22nd as "Ohio Doula Awareness Week" in the Revised Code. This bill creates a ceremonial observance to highlight the role of doulas in maternal care within Ohio. It does not create new laws, funding, or direct obligations; it simply establishes a designated week for awareness. The bill directly affects Ohio residents by formally recognizing doulas' contributions to pregnancy and birth support through this annual observance.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareSB 267 formally recognizes doulas' contributions to maternal care, a key component of healthcare, thereby strengthening awareness and support for these health professionals and services.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Oct 1, 2025

SB 227: Cap cost sharing for prescription insulin drugs

SB 227 would limit how much patients pay out-of-pocket for prescription insulin each month. It caps cost sharing at $35 per month for all insulin drugs covered under the bill. This directly affects people with diabetes who rely on insulin prescriptions. The law would require health plans and insurers to cover insulin costs above $35 at no additional charge to the patient.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesSB 227 provides direct financial relief to individuals by capping insulin costs, functionally similar to providing tax relief for personal budgets by reducing a significant expense.65% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareSB 227 caps insulin costs at $35/month, directly improving patient access and affordability for a vital medication, aligning with stronger healthcare access.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill caps insulin costs, enhancing health insurance as a worker benefit and protecting financial well-being for employees with diabetes.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Prescription Drugs

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