Healthcare (Mental Health)

in committee · Ohio · House May 20, 2026

HB 939: Require county DD boards to provide early intervention services

To amend sections 5126.15, 5180.31, and 5180.32 and to enact section 5126.16 of the Revised Code to require county boards of developmental disabilities to provide early intervention services to eligible children.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates early intervention services for children, expanding access to critical health and developmental support.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · Ohio · House May 13, 2026

HB 856: Require health plans, Medicaid cover mental health well checks

To enact sections 3902.65 and 5164.11 of the Revised Code to require health benefit plans and the Medicaid program to cover annual mental health well checks.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates coverage for mental health well checks, expanding access and strengthening mental health services.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates coverage for mental health well checks, which directly supports veteran healthcare access and mental health services.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Mental Health

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in committee · Ohio · House May 13, 2026

HB 811: Regards Behavioral Health licensed residential facilities

This bill amends state laws to clarify the definitions and operational requirements for residential facilities licensed by the Department of Behavioral Health. It establishes specific categories for these homes based on the number of residents and the type of care provided, while explicitly excluding hospitals, nursing homes, and other specialized facilities from this regulation. The legislation also details the permitted roles of staff, such as assisting with medication administration and daily living tasks, and outlines the application and inspection processes for obtaining a license. Ultimately, the bill aims to standardize how these facilities are defined and overseen to ensure consistent care standards for adults and children with mental health needs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill clarifies definitions and operational requirements for behavioral health residential facilities, improving regulatory clarity and protecting patient access to mental health services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · Ohio · House May 20, 2026

HB 870: Enact Mental Health Systems Coord., Crisis Prevention Comm. Act

This bill establishes the Ohio Mental Health Systems Coordination and Crisis Prevention Commission to study gaps in mental health care and service coordination across the state. The commission will investigate issues such as fragmented services, failures in information sharing between agencies, and missed opportunities for early intervention in mental health crises. It will also review workforce needs, analyze past cases where vulnerable individuals were unprotected, and develop recommendations for improved crisis prevention protocols and real-time data sharing systems. The commission consists of twenty members appointed by legislative leaders and various stakeholders, including representatives from law enforcement, family advocacy groups, and behavioral health providers. Once established, the commission is required to hold multiple meetings before submitting a report with its findings and policy recommendations to the state.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a commission to study gaps, improve service coordination, and develop recommendations to strengthen mental health care access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · Ohio · House May 13, 2026

HB 837: Protect certain mental health professional, social worker info

To amend section 149.43 of the Revised Code to protect from release under Ohio Public Records Law the residential and familial information of mental health professionals and social workers.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects confidential information of mental health professionals, safeguarding patient privacy and supporting mental health service integrity.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Mental Health

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SB 387: Regards Medicaid managed care coverage of pharmacogenomic testing

This bill requires Medicaid managed care organizations to cover pharmacogenomic testing for Medicaid enrollees diagnosed with depression or anxiety when a prescriber is considering changes to their medication due to known gene-drug interactions. The testing must meet specific criteria, including Medicare coverage under a local determination, and managed care plans can only impose prior authorization if they provide a clear, timely process requiring minimal documentation. The bill also establishes enforcement measures, including fines and potential contract termination, for organizations that fail to comply with these coverage requirements.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates Medicaid coverage for pharmacogenomic testing for depression/anxiety patients, expanding access to mental health diagnostics and improving treatment outcomes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Medicare Mental Health

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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 4, 2026

HB 731: Create the Land of U.S. Grant license plate

This bill creates a new specialty license plate design featuring the "Land of U.S. Grant" designation for Ohio vehicle registrants. The revenue generated from sales of these plates will be collected by the state motor vehicle registrar and distributed to various charitable organizations and educational institutions. Funds will support specific causes including cancer research and patient assistance, scholarships for students, youth development programs, and mental health services. The bill establishes clear guidelines for how each recipient organization must use the allocated money for designated purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill generates revenue from specialty license plates to fund charitable and educational programs, supporting public services and fiscal management.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates revenue from specialty plates to educational institutions and scholarships, directly funding education access and student support programs.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates funds from specialty license plates to support cancer research, patient assistance, and mental health services, directly advancing healthcare funding.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 18, 2026

HB 742: Regards behavioral health screenings in the perinatal period

To enact sections 3702.41, 3902.65, and 5119.172 of the Revised Code regarding behavioral health screenings in the perinatal period and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill includes explicit appropriation for behavioral health screenings, indicating increased funding for public health services75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates behavioral health screenings for perinatal women and includes appropriation funding, directly strengthening mental health services access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Mental Health Women's Health

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 346: Create the 1905 Wright Flyer III license plate

SB 346 creates a specialty license plate in Ohio featuring the 1905 Wright Flyer III aircraft, available to motor vehicle owners who pay an additional fee. Revenue from this plate will be distributed to specific non-profit causes, including breast cancer patient support, autism awareness, cancer research (like the St. Baldrick's Foundation), sickle cell disease services, and scholarships for veterans' children and students. The funds are allocated to designated organizations such as the Ohio Sickle Cell and Health Association, the University of Notre Dame for Ohio residents, and the Ben Morrison memorial fund for mental health scholarships. This bill does not affect standard license plate fees but adds a new plate option with revenue directed to these pre-defined programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new revenue stream via specialty plate fee, directing funds to designated health, veteran, and education causes per bill summary.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates license plate revenue to cancer research, breast cancer support, and sickle cell disease services - directly funding healthcare-related causes.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill allocates license plate revenue to 'scholarships for veterans' children and students,' directly funding veteran family support through dedicated revenue distribution.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Memorials & Recognition

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