Health And Human Services : Mental Health And Disabilities

State (Ohio)
Ohio 136th General Assembly

Regards emergency Joshua Alert system for certain missing kids [HB-359] [Disabilities ] [Children and Youth ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
To amend section 5502.522 of the Revised Code to clarify the statewide emergency alert system in cases of missing autistic or developmentally disabled children and to name the alert the Joshua Alert.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Cecil Thomas Referred To Committee: Children And Human Services on 06/18/2025

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Ohio 136th General Assembly

Prohibit conversion therapy for minors by certain professionals [HB-300] [Healthcare ] [Mental Health ] [Children and Youth ] [Public Health ]
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.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Allison Russo Referred To Committee: Health on 05/28/2025

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State (Ohio)
Ohio 136th General Assembly

Regards food dyes, PFAS, fluoride, and certain substance releases [HB-272] [Environmental ] [Air Quality ] [Water ] [Food ] [Public Health ] [Consumer Protection ]
To amend sections 3704.99 and 6109.20 and to enact sections 3704.21, 3715.591, 3745.61, 3745.62, 3745.63, 3745.64, 3745.65, 3745.66, and 3745.67 of the Revised Code to prohibit the use of certain food dyes and additives, the release of substances into the atmosphere for certain purposes, and intentionally added PFAS in various products, to revise the law governing fluoride, and to name this act the Protecting Utility and Resources for Enhanced Living, Improved Food, and Environment Act.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jennifer Gross Referred To Committee: General Government on 05/14/2025

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Ohio 136th General Assembly

Phase out subminimum wage for individuals with disabilities [HB-225] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Disabilities ] [Taxes ] [Human Services ] [Nonprofit ]
To amend sections 4111.06, 4111.14, 5122.28, 5123.022, 5123.023, 5123.87, 5747.98, and 5751.98 and to enact sections 3304.45, 4111.061, 5747.87, and 5751.56 of the Revised Code to phase out the subminimum wage for individuals with physical or mental disabilities, to authorize a tax credit for purchases made from nonprofit corporations that hire such individuals, and to name this act the Ohio Employment First and Greater Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities Act.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Cecil Thomas Referred To Committee: Commerce And Labor on 04/09/2025

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Ohio 136th General Assembly

Regards Ohio ABLE accounts [HB-193] [Budget and Spending ] [Disabilities ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Human Services ]
To amend sections 113.51, 113.53, and 113.56 of the Revised Code regarding Ohio ABLE accounts and to make an appropriation.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mark Johnson Referred To Committee: Public Insurance And Pensions on 03/26/2025

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Ohio 136th General Assembly

Prohibit mental health service to minors without parental consent [HB-172] [Healthcare ] [Mental Health ] [Children and Youth ] [Public Health ]
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.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gary Click Referred To Committee: Health on 03/19/2025

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State (Ohio)
Ohio 136th General Assembly

Modify alcohol, drug addiction, and mental health services laws [SB-138] [Alcoholic Beverages ] [Mental Health ] [Public Health ] [Healthcare ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Overdose Prevention ] [Housing ] [Law Enforcement ]
To amend sections 340.011, 340.03, 340.032, 340.036, 340.041, 340.05, 340.08, 5119.22, 5119.221, 5119.25, and 5119.99 and to enact section 340.038 of the Revised Code to modify various laws regarding boards of alcohol, drug addiction, and mental health services and to impose penalties for not registering recovery housing residences.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Thomas Patton Signed By The Governor on 07/01/2025

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Ohio 136th General Assembly

Phase out subminimum wage for individuals with disabilities [SB-142] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Disabilities ] [Taxes ] [Human Services ] [Nonprofit ]
To amend sections 4111.06, 4111.14, 5122.28, 5123.022, 5123.023, 5123.87, 5747.98, and 5751.98 and to enact sections 3304.45, 4111.061, 5747.87, and 5751.56 of the Revised Code to phase out the subminimum wage for individuals with physical or mental disabilities, to authorize a tax credit for purchases made from nonprofit corporations that hire such individuals, and to name this act the Ohio Employment First and Greater Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities Act.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Catherine Ingram Referred To Committee: Workforce Development on 03/19/2025

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Ohio 136th General Assembly

Enact Keith's Law regarding the communication disability database [HB-144] [Disabilities ] [Public Safety ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Telecommunications ] [Law Enforcement ] [Healthcare ] [Human Services ]
To amend sections 3304.23 and 5502.08 of the Revised Code to expand the communication disability database to include any person with a disability, to expand access to that database through countywide 9-1-1 systems, and to name this act "Keith's Law".

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Terry Johnson Reported: Armed Services, Veterans Affairs And Public Safety on 06/25/2025

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Ohio 136th General Assembly

Regards Ohio ABLE accounts [SB-128] [Budget and Spending ] [Finance ] [Funding ] [Human Services ] [Disabilities ]
To amend sections 113.51 and 113.53 of the Revised Code regarding Ohio ABLE accounts and to make an appropriation.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Kristina Roegner Referred To Committee: Finance on 03/05/2025

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Ohio 136th General Assembly

Modify tax deductions for 529 plan and ABLE account contributions [HB-48] [Taxes ] [Education ] [Disabilities ]
To amend sections 5747.70 and 5747.78 of the Revised Code to modify the income tax deductions for contributions to 529 plans and ABLE accounts.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. W. Scott Oelslager Referred To Committee: Ways And Means on 06/11/2025

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Ohio 136th General Assembly

Prohibit conversion therapy for minors by certain professionals [SB-71] [Healthcare ] [Mental Health ] [Children and Youth ] [Public Health ]
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.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Catherine Ingram Referred To Committee: Health on 02/12/2025

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State (Ohio)
Ohio 136th General Assembly

Designate Celebrating Disabilities Month [HB-32] [Disabilities ]
To enact section 5.2322 of the Revised Code to designate the month of July as Celebrating Disabilities Month.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Allison Russo Reported: Health on 05/21/2025

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State (Ohio)
Ohio 136th General Assembly

Regards supported decision-making for certain disabled adults [SB-35] [Disabilities ] [Human Services ] [Mental Health ]
To enact sections 5123.68, 5123.681, 5123.682, 5123.683, 5123.684, 5123.685, and 5123.686 of the Revised Code to establish supported decision-making as a less restrictive alternative to guardianship for adults with developmental disabilities.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Shane Wilkin Referred To Committee: Judiciary on 01/29/2025

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State (Ohio)
Ohio 135th General Assembly (2023-2024)

Regards the Medicaid Estate Recovery Program [HB-681] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Senior Citizens ]
To amend section 5162.21 and to enact section 5162.213 of the Revised Code regarding the Medicaid Estate Recovery Program.

Sponsored by: Rep. Brett Hudson Hillyer Referred To Committee: Public Health Policy on 11/12/2024

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Ohio 135th General Assembly (2023-2024)

Exempt Ohio ABLE account funds from Medicaid Estate Recovery [SB-296] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Healthcare ] [Disabilities ] [Senior Citizens ]
To amend section 113.53 of the Revised Code to generally exempt funds in an Ohio ABLE account from collection under the Medicaid Estate Recovery Program.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Timothy Schaffer Referred To Committee: Medicaid on 06/25/2024

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Ohio 135th General Assembly (2023-2024)

Exempt Ohio ABLE account funds from Medicaid Estate Recovery [HB-634] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Healthcare ] [Disabilities ] [Senior Citizens ]
To amend section 113.53 of the Revised Code to generally exempt funds in an Ohio ABLE account from collection under the Medicaid Estate Recovery Program.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Tim Barhorst Referred To Committee: Financial Institutions on 06/25/2024

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State (Ohio)
Ohio 135th General Assembly (2023-2024)

Require state employee training on neurodivergency engagement [HB-612] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Education ] [Healthcare ] [Mental Health ] [Human Services ] [Disabilities ]
To enact sections 124.77 and 3304.25 of the Revised Code to require state officers and employees to complete annual training on engaging with individuals who are neurodivergent.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jennifer Gross Referred To Committee: Government Oversight on 06/11/2024

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State (Ohio)
Ohio 135th General Assembly (2023-2024)

Recognizing the importance of perinatal mental health [HCR-16] [Healthcare ] [Mental Health ] [Public Health ] [Children and Youth ]
Recognizing the importance of perinatal mental health.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Allison Russo Offered on 12/17/2024

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State (Ohio)
Ohio 135th General Assembly (2023-2024)

Regards child emergency placement facilities, treatment solutions [HB-512] [Children and Youth ] [Healthcare ] [Human Services ] [Mental Health ]
To enact sections 121.377 and 5101.91 of the Revised Code to create a streamlined licensure process for emergency placement facilities for children and to require the Ohio Family and Children First Cabinet Council to work with stakeholders to develop treatment and placement solutions for children with developmental or intellectual challenges and high acuity behaviors.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Seitz Introduced on 12/17/2024

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