Healthcare (Mental Health)

in committee · Ohio · Senate Oct 1, 2025

SB 274: Prohibit minor mental health services without parental consent

To amend sections 2151.461, 3129.03, 3313.473, 3798.07, and 3798.12 and to repeal section 5122.04 of the Revised Code to prohibit the provision of mental health services to minors without parental consent.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill prohibits mental health services for minors without parental consent, thereby limiting access to a component of healthcare.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · Ohio · House May 28, 2025

HB 300: Prohibit conversion therapy for minors by certain professionals

To enact sections 4723.95, 4731.45, 4732.34, 4743.12, 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 HealthcareHB 300 prohibits harmful conversion therapy by licensed health care professionals for minors, thereby protecting patient rights and ensuring ethical health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 172: Prohibit mental health service to minors without parental consent

To amend sections 2151.461, 3129.03, 3313.473, 3798.07, and 3798.12 and to repeal section 5122.04 of the Revised Code to prohibit the provision of mental health services to minors without parental consent.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareHB 172 prohibits mental health services for minors without parental consent, which limits patient access to care for this demographic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Oct 1, 2025

SB 257: Establish the SCOPE Pilot Program

SB 257 establishes the SCOPE Pilot Program to support children's psychological and emotional health through a temporary initiative. The bill allocates funding to test mental health services for children, though it does not specify the exact services, duration, or eligibility criteria. It directly affects children in the state by providing access to these services during the pilot phase. The abstract does not detail how the program will operate or its long-term plans beyond the initial trial.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill allocates funding for the SCOPE Pilot Program, directly impacting state appropriations and government spending to fund a new program.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationSB 257 funds mental health services for children, which supports student well-being and indirectly enhances their ability to engage with and benefit from education.80% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareSB 257 establishes a pilot program to fund and provide access to mental health services for children, directly supporting the mental health aspect of healthcare.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Children's Health Mental Health

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in committee · Ohio · House Apr 30, 2025

HCR 12: Recognize the importance of perinatal mental health

HCR 12 is a House Concurrent Resolution that formally recognizes the importance of perinatal mental health. This resolution serves to acknowledge the significance of mental health during pregnancy and the postpartum period.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareHCR 12 formally recognizes the importance of perinatal mental health, directly supporting the mental health aspect of the Healthcare topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Women's Health

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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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in committee · Ohio · House Jun 11, 2025

HB 327: Enact Parents' Rights to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity (PRIDE) Act

To amend sections 3314.03 and 3326.11; to enact section 3131.01; and to repeal sections 3109.054, 3129.01, 3129.02, 3129.03, 3129.04, 3129.05, 3129.06, 3313.473, 3313.5320, 3319.90, 3345.562, and 3345.90 of the Revised Code to protect parents' rights to equitable access to medical care, behavioral health care, hygiene care, and educational opportunities for their children and to name this act the Parents' Rights to Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (P.R.I.D.E.) Act.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill explicitly aims to protect parents' rights to equitable access to educational opportunities for their children, indicating a clear intent to advance educational access.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareHB 327 explicitly aims to protect parents' rights to equitable access to medical care and behavioral health care for their children, aligning with supporting patient access and rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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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

Sub-Topics Mental Health National Guard & Reserve Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · Ohio · House Oct 1, 2025

HB 453: Regards insurance, Medicaid coverage of certain autism therapy

To amend sections 1751.84, 3923.84, 4783.01, and 4783.02 and to enact sections 3901.92 and 4783.40 of the Revised Code regarding insurance and Medicaid coverage of applied behavior analysis therapy for autism treatment and to permit exam-eligible technicians to engage in the practice of applied behavior analysis.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands insurance and Medicaid coverage for autism therapy and permits technicians to practice, directly advancing health services and access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Mental Health

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