Healthcare

introduced · Ohio · House Aug 12, 2026

HB 988: Regards funding of the Program for Medically Handicapped Children

To amend sections 3701.021, 3701.023, 3701.025, 3701.027, and 3701.029 and to repeal section 3701.024 of the Revised Code to eliminate county contributions to the Program for Medically Handicapped Children and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill eliminates county contributions to a state program, shifting the entire fiscal burden to the state budget and reducing local government funding obligations.85% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareThe bill explicitly eliminates county contributions to the Program for Medically Handicapped Children, which restricts funding for a public health initiative.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Medicaid Mental Health

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in committee · Ohio · House May 20, 2026

HB 943: Prohibit sale of diet pills, certain supplements to minors.

To amend section 3715.99 and to enact sections 3715.811, 3715.812, and 3715.813 of the Revised Code to prohibit the sale of over-the-counter diet pills and dietary supplements for weight loss or muscle building to minors.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts access to over-the-counter diet pills and supplements for minors, limiting patient access to specific health services.90% confidence

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in committee · Ohio · House May 20, 2026

HB 905: Prohibit common ownership of certain health care entities

To enact sections 3962.01, 3962.02, 3962.03, 3962.04, 3962.05, 3962.06, 3962.07, 3962.08, 3962.09, 3962.10, 3962.11, and 3962.12 of the Revised Code to prohibit various types of health care entities from being under common ownership.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts common ownership of healthcare entities, which limits market consolidation and potentially reduces access to services.85% confidence

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in committee · Ohio · House Jun 3, 2026

HB 956: Impose insurance requirements on certain Medicaid providers

HB 956 requires certain Medicaid providers to prove they have specific liability insurance before offering transportation or in-home care services. Providers must submit annual proof of commercial automobile insurance for transportation services and maintain a liability policy covering at least $250,000 for bodily injury or death when delivering in-home care. The bill defines in-home care services broadly to include personal care, home health, and other Medicaid services provided in residential or community settings. This legislation directly affects individuals and organizations currently providing these services under the Medicaid program.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill imposes new insurance requirements on Medicaid providers, potentially restricting access to in-home and transportation services due to added compliance burdens and costs.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicaid

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in committee · Ohio · House May 13, 2026

HB 838: Prohibit certain coverage for gender reassignment surgery

To amend sections 4117.10, 5747.50, 5747.502, 5747.504, 5747.505, 5747.51, and 5747.53 and to enact sections 9.051, 5164.21, and 5747.506 of the Revised Code to prohibit coverage for gender reassignment surgery under Medicaid and state and local authority employee health insurance plans.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill explicitly restricts health coverage for gender reassignment surgery under Medicaid and employee plans, limiting patient access to necessary care.95% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill restricts employee health benefits by prohibiting coverage for gender reassignment surgery, which weakens worker protections and limits access to necessary medical care.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance 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 · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SB 386: Enact the Medicaid Savings Act

To amend sections 126.021, 126.024, 173.19, 1751.03, 3701.741, 3901.81, 3902.70, 3903.14, 3903.42, 3959.01, 3963.06, 4121.50, 4729.20, 4729.49, 4729.80, 4729.84, 4729.86, 5160.01, 5160.34, 5160.37, 5160.371, 5160.40, 5162.01, 5162.021, 5162.13, 5162.1310, 5162.73, 5164.01, 5164.38, 5164.46, 5164.74, 5164.751, 5166.01, 5166.40, 5166.405, 5166.406, 5168.75, 5168.76, 5739.01, and 5739.03; to amend, for the purpose of adopting a new section number as indicated in parentheses, section 5162.73 (5162.74); to enact new section 5162.73; and to repeal sections 1751.271, 3901.815, 3903.421, 5164.741, 5167.01, 5167.02, 5167.03, 5167.031, 5167.04, 5167.05, 5167.051, 5167.09, 5167.10, 5167.101, 5167.103, 5167.11, 5167.12, 5167.122, 5167.123, 5167.13, 5167.14, 5167.15, 5167.16, 5167.17, 5167.171, 5167.173, 5167.18, 5167.20, 5167.201, 5167.21, 5167.22, 5167.221, 5167.24, 5167.241, 5167.243, 5167.244, 5167.245, 5167.26, 5167.30, 5167.31, 5167.32, 5167.33, 5167.34, 5167.35, 5167.40, 5167.41, 5167.45, 5167.47, and 5739.051 of the Revised Code to eliminate the care management system from the Medicaid program and to name this act the Medicaid Savings Act.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill titled 'Medicaid Savings Act' suggests cost-cutting measures that likely restrict or limit healthcare coverage and funding75% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 780: Enact the Medicaid Savings Act

To amend sections 126.021, 126.024, 173.19, 1751.03, 3701.741, 3901.81, 3902.70, 3903.14, 3903.42, 3959.01, 3963.06, 4121.50, 4729.20, 4729.49, 4729.80, 4729.84, 4729.86, 5160.01, 5160.34, 5160.37, 5160.371, 5160.40, 5162.01, 5162.021, 5162.13, 5162.1310, 5162.73, 5164.01, 5164.38, 5164.46, 5164.74, 5164.751, 5166.01, 5166.40, 5166.405, 5166.406, 5168.75, 5168.76, 5739.01, and 5739.03; to amend, for the purpose of adopting a new section number as indicated in parentheses, section 5162.73 (5162.74); to enact new section 5162.73; and to repeal sections 1751.271, 3901.815, 3903.421, 5164.741, 5167.01, 5167.02, 5167.03, 5167.031, 5167.04, 5167.05, 5167.051, 5167.09, 5167.10, 5167.101, 5167.103, 5167.11, 5167.12, 5167.122, 5167.123, 5167.13, 5167.14, 5167.15, 5167.16, 5167.17, 5167.171, 5167.173, 5167.18, 5167.20, 5167.201, 5167.21, 5167.22, 5167.221, 5167.24, 5167.241, 5167.243, 5167.244, 5167.245, 5167.26, 5167.30, 5167.31, 5167.32, 5167.33, 5167.34, 5167.35, 5167.40, 5167.41, 5167.45, 5167.47, and 5739.051 of the Revised Code to eliminate the care management system from the Medicaid program and to name this act the Medicaid Savings Act.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareMedicaid Savings Act title suggests cost-cutting measures that likely restrict or limit healthcare coverage and funding75% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SB 384: Regards direct care staffing hour requirements for nursing homes

To amend section 3721.04 of the Revised Code to prohibit counting nurse and nurse aide nondirect care duties towards the direct care staffing hour requirements for nursing homes.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts nursing home staffing requirements by excluding nondirect care duties, potentially reducing patient care quality and access to comprehensive nursing services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Long-Term Care

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in committee · Ohio · House Oct 29, 2025

HB 137: Permit tax authority to decline submitting certain levy to voters

To amend sections 3709.29 and 5705.23 of the Revised Code to authorize a taxing authority to decline to submit a requested library levy or general health district levy to voters.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes taxing authorities to decline submitting certain levies to voters, which prevents potential tax increases and thus limits the tax burden.75% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill permits taxing authorities to decline submitting general health district levies to voters, potentially limiting funding for public health programs.85% confidence

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