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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 18, 2026

HB 746: Allow political subdivision to participate in state health plan

To enact section 124.826 of the Revised Code to allow a political subdivision to participate in the same state health plan offered to state employees.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allows political subdivisions to participate in state health plan, expanding healthcare coverage access for local government employees.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 18, 2026

HB 763: Authorize limited licenses for certain international physicians

To amend section 4731.281 and to enact sections 4731.2911, 4731.2912, and 4731.2913 of the Revised Code to authorize the State Medical Board to issue limited licenses to certain international physicians.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands access to healthcare by allowing international physicians to practice, increasing provider availability and patient access to medical services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing

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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 789: Require emergency departments to be supervised by physicians

HB 789 requires hospital and freestanding emergency departments to have physicians physically present and supervising medical and nursing staff during operating hours. The bill defines a freestanding emergency department as a facility that provides emergency care and is structurally separate from a hospital, and defines a physician as someone licensed in medicine or osteopathic medicine. Under this legislation, a physician must be on duty, immediately available to staff, and continuously involved in coordinating emergency care. This law directly affects hospitals and freestanding emergency facilities by mandating physician supervision of emergency care operations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill requires physician supervision in emergency departments, improving patient safety and access to qualified medical care.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Hospitals Medical Licensing

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in committee · Ohio · House May 13, 2026

HB 795: Enact SHIELD Act

To enact sections 5164.40, 5164.401, 5164.402, 5164.403, 5164.404, 5164.405, and 5164.406 of the Revised Code to require the Department of Medicaid to establish electronic verification systems that promote program integrity for certain components of the Medicaid program and to name this act the Safeguarding Healthcare Integrity through Electronic Location Data (SHIELD) Act.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes electronic verification systems to promote Medicaid program integrity, protecting healthcare resources and ensuring proper use of funds.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes electronic verification systems for Medicaid program integrity, advancing technology use in healthcare administration and data security.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SB 390: Revise law governing nursing facilities in the Medicaid program

To amend sections 5165.06, 5165.151, 5165.158, 5165.19, 5165.26, and 5165.36 and to enact section 5165.061 of the Revised Code to make various changes to the law governing nursing facilities in the Medicaid program.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill amends nursing facility laws under Medicaid, likely improving standards and protections for healthcare services for vulnerable populations75% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicaid

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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 783: Regards notice of possibility of reversing a chemical abortion

This bill requires health care providers to inform patients before and after administering medication for a chemical abortion that it may be possible to reverse the procedure if the patient changes their mind before taking the second medication. The law mandates that providers give patients printed instructions and direct them to a state health department website and hotline with information about abortion pill reversal services. Providers who fail to provide this notice could face civil penalties of up to $5,000 per day, while patients, biological fathers, and grandparents may file civil lawsuits for damages if the notice requirement is not met. The bill also directs the state health department to create a website with resources and contact information for providers who offer reversal services.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts patient access to abortion services by mandating information about reversal options, potentially limiting reproductive healthcare choices.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 774: Create the Pediatric Cancer Awareness license plate

This bill creates a new "Pediatric Cancer Awareness" specialty license plate in Ohio, allowing vehicle owners to purchase the plate and contribute funds to support pediatric cancer causes. The money collected from these plates goes into a state fund that distributes contributions to various organizations, including the Children's Glioma Cancer Foundation, St. Baldrick's Foundation, and the Research Institution for Childhood Cancer at Nationwide Children's Hospital. These designated organizations will use the funds for research, patient assistance programs, education, and awareness efforts related to childhood cancers. The bill also establishes administrative procedures for the registrar of motor vehicles to collect and distribute the contributions to the specified organizations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates pediatric cancer awareness license plate to fund support for pediatric cancer causes and organizations95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Hospitals

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SB 388: Designate Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Month

This bill designates October as "Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Awareness Month" to raise public awareness about communication methods for individuals with speech or language disabilities. It adds a new section to the state's Revised Code to formally recognize this month and promote understanding of AAC tools and techniques. The legislation directly affects organizations, schools, and healthcare providers that work with individuals who use AAC devices or systems. The bill is currently in its early stages, having been introduced and referred to a committee for review.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill promotes AAC awareness in schools and healthcare, enhancing educational access for students with speech disabilities through awareness and understanding of communication tools.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill raises awareness about AAC tools for individuals with speech disabilities, improving access to communication methods and supporting healthcare providers working with these patients.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill promotes awareness and use of AAC technology, enhancing digital accessibility for individuals with speech disabilities.90% confidence

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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 724: Require health benefit plans cover behavioral health well checks

This bill requires health benefit plans to cover annual behavioral health well checks for both children and adults. The well checks must include a review of medical history, risk assessment, validated screening tools, lifestyle education, and referrals to ongoing services. Coverage cannot have prior authorization requirements, and plans cannot charge cost-sharing fees except when required to maintain eligibility for health savings accounts. The bill also ensures that reimbursement rates for behavioral health professionals are comparable to those for other medical care and allows these checks to be provided in primary care or behavioral health settings.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates coverage for behavioral health well checks, removes prior authorization barriers, and eliminates cost-sharing fees, directly expanding mental health access and protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Primary Care

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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 772: Establish the Rural Health Transformation Program

This bill establishes the Rural Health Transformation Program within the state Department of Health to support health-related activities in rural areas. It creates a dedicated fund to receive federal money, which the department will distribute to qualified entities like hospitals, health care providers, and community partners through grants, contracts, or other funding mechanisms. The program prioritizes collaboration between rural freestanding birthing centers and rural hospitals for maternity services and requires recipients to follow an approved rural health transformation plan. A twelve-member legislative task force will monitor the program's implementation and report annually on fund usage and activities to state officials.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a dedicated fund to receive federal money and distribute grants to rural health entities, directly increasing funding for public health services.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates dedicated funding for rural health transformation, supporting hospitals and providers through grants and contracts to improve healthcare access in rural areas.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Women's Health Tags Rural Communities

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