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IntroducedJul 05, 2023
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Passed HouseJun 12, 2024
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Passed SenateDec 11, 2024
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Signed into Law
Enact Never Alone Act
Last Action See all actions
House • Dec 11, 2024: Concurred in Senate amendments
Latest Bill Text See all bill texts
Official Summary/Bill Text
Comments on HB 236
Tweets
Whip Lists
Sponsors
- Andrew O. Brennercosponsor
- Brian M. Chavezcosponsor
- Jerry C. Cirinocosponsor
- Hearcel F. Craigcosponsor
- Al Cutronacosponsor
- William P. DeMoracosponsor
- Theresa Gavaronecosponsor
- Paula Hicks-Hudsoncosponsor
- Stephen A. Huffmancosponsor
- Terry Johnsoncosponsor
- Al Landiscosponsor
- Rob McColleycosponsor
- Sandra O'Briencosponsor
- Bill Reinekecosponsor
- Michele Reynoldscosponsor
- Kristina D. Roegnercosponsor
- Mark Romanchukcosponsor
- Tim Schaffercosponsor
- Vernon Sykescosponsor
- Tim Barhorstcosponsor
- Sean P. Brennancosponsor
- Darnell T. Brewercosponsor
- Thaddeus J. Claggettcosponsor
- Gary Clickcosponsor
- Rodney Creechcosponsor
- Bill Deancosponsor
- Richard Dell'Aquilacosponsor
- Steve Demetrioucosponsor
- Dave Doboscosponsor
- Jay Edwardscosponsor
- Ron Fergusoncosponsor
- Elliot Forhancosponsor
- Sarah Fowler Arthurcosponsor
- Haraz N. Ghanbaricosponsor
- Michele Grimcosponsor
- Jennifer Grosscosponsor
- Thomas Hallcosponsor
- James M. Hoopscosponsor
- Dani Isaacsohncosponsor
- Dontavius L. Jarrellscosponsor
- Marilyn S. Johncosponsor
- Mark Johnsoncosponsor
- Don Jonescosponsor
- Darrell Kickcosponsor
- Angela N. Kingcosponsor
- Roy Klopfensteincosponsor
- Beth Listoncosponsor
- Brian Lorenzcosponsor
- Adam Mathewscosponsor
- Derek Merrincosponsor
- Kevin D. Millercosponsor
- Ismail Mohamedcosponsor
- Bob Petersoncosponsor
- Beryl Piccolantoniocosponsor
- Justin Pizzullicosponsor
- Phil Plummercosponsor
- Sharon A. Raycosponsor
- Phillip M. Robinson, Jr.cosponsor
- C. Allison Russocosponsor
- Bill Seitzcosponsor
- D. J. Swearingencosponsor
- Cecil Thomascosponsor
- Terrence Upchurchcosponsor
- Casey Weinsteincosponsor
- Andrea Whitecosponsor
- Jodi Whittedcosponsor
- Scott Wiggamcosponsor
- Josh Williamscosponsor
- Bernard Williscosponsor
- Tom Youngcosponsor
Votes
YES: 88
- Munira Abdullahi
- Cindy Abrams
- Rachel B. Baker
- Tim Barhorst
- Adam C. Bird
- Sean P. Brennan
- Juanita O. Brent
- Darnell T. Brewer
- Richard D. Brown
- Jamie Callender
- Thaddeus J. Claggett
- Gary Click
- Rodney Creech
- Jack K. Daniels
- Bill Dean
- Richard Dell'Aquila
- Steve Demetriou
- Sedrick Denson
- Dave Dobos
- Jay Edwards
- Ron Ferguson
- Elliot Forhan
- Sarah Fowler Arthur
- Haraz N. Ghanbari
- Michele Grim
- Jennifer Gross
- Thomas Hall
- Brett Hudson Hillyer
- Adam Holmes
- James M. Hoops
- Latyna M. Humphrey
- Dani Isaacsohn
- Dontavius L. Jarrells
- Marilyn S. John
- Mark Johnson
- Don Jones
- Darrell Kick
- Angela N. King
- Roy Klopfenstein
- Jeff LaRe
- Brian E. Lampton
- Beth Lear
- P. Scott Lipps
- Beth Liston
- Brian Lorenz
- Susan Manchester
- Adam Mathews
- Riordan T. McClain
- Lauren McNally
- Derek Merrin
- Adam C. Miller
- Joseph A. Miller, III
- Kevin D. Miller
- Melanie Miller
- Ismail Mohamed
- Scott Oelslager
- Thomas F. Patton
- Gail K. Pavliga
- Bob Peterson
- Beryl Piccolantonio
- Justin Pizzulli
- Phil Plummer
- Sharon A. Ray
- Monica Robb Blasdel
- Phillip M. Robinson, Jr.
- Bill Roemer
- C. Allison Russo
- Nick Santucci
- Bill Seitz
- Veronica R. Sims
- Michael J. Skindell
- Dick Stein
- Jason Stephens
- Brian Stewart
- Reggie Stoltzfus
- D. J. Swearingen
- Cecil Thomas
- Jim Thomas
- Daniel P. Troy
- Terrence Upchurch
- Casey Weinstein
- Andrea White
- Jodi Whitted
- Scott Wiggam
- Josh Williams
- Bernard Willis
- Tom Young
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 90
- Munira Abdullahi
- Cindy Abrams
- Rachel B. Baker
- Tim Barhorst
- Adam C. Bird
- Willis E. Blackshear, Jr.
- Sean P. Brennan
- Darnell T. Brewer
- Richard D. Brown
- Jamie Callender
- Sara P. Carruthers
- Thaddeus J. Claggett
- Gary Click
- Rodney Creech
- Jon Cross
- Bill Dean
- Richard Dell'Aquila
- Steve Demetriou
- Dave Dobos
- Jay Edwards
- Ron Ferguson
- Tex Fischer
- Elliot Forhan
- Sarah Fowler Arthur
- Haraz N. Ghanbari
- Michele Grim
- Jennifer Gross
- Thomas Hall
- Brett Hudson Hillyer
- Adam Holmes
- James M. Hoops
- Latyna M. Humphrey
- Dani Isaacsohn
- Dontavius L. Jarrells
- Marilyn S. John
- Mark Johnson
- Don Jones
- Darrell Kick
- Angela N. King
- Roy Klopfenstein
- Jeff LaRe
- Brian E. Lampton
- Beth Lear
- P. Scott Lipps
- Beth Liston
- Brian Lorenz
- Susan Manchester
- Gayle Manning
- Adam Mathews
- Riordan T. McClain
- Lauren McNally
- Derek Merrin
- Joseph A. Miller, III
- Kevin D. Miller
- Melanie Miller
- Ismail Mohamed
- Scott Oelslager
- Thomas F. Patton
- Gail K. Pavliga
- Bob Peterson
- Beryl Piccolantonio
- Justin Pizzulli
- Phil Plummer
- Jena Powell
- Sharon A. Ray
- Monica Robb Blasdel
- Phillip M. Robinson, Jr.
- Bill Roemer
- Elgin Rogers, Jr.
- C. Allison Russo
- Jean Schmidt
- Bill Seitz
- Veronica R. Sims
- Michael J. Skindell
- Anita Somani
- Dick Stein
- Jason Stephens
- Brian Stewart
- D. J. Swearingen
- Bride Rose Sweeney
- Cecil Thomas
- Jim Thomas
- Daniel P. Troy
- Terrence Upchurch
- Casey Weinstein
- Andrea White
- Jodi Whitted
- Scott Wiggam
- Bernard Willis
- Tom Young
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 30
- Niraj Antani
- Nickie J. Antonio
- Louis W. Blessing, III
- Andrew O. Brenner
- Brian M. Chavez
- Jerry C. Cirino
- Hearcel F. Craig
- Al Cutrona
- William P. DeMora
- Matt Dolan
- Theresa Gavarone
- Paula Hicks-Hudson
- Matt Huffman
- Stephen A. Huffman
- Terry Johnson
- Stephanie Kunze
- Al Landis
- George F. Lang
- Nathan H. Manning
- Rob McColley
- Sandra O'Brien
- Bill Reineke
- Michele Reynolds
- Kristina D. Roegner
- Mark Romanchuk
- Tim Schaffer
- Kent Smith
- Vernon Sykes
- Shane Wilkin
- Steve Wilson
NO: 1
OTHER: 0
Actions
- Dec 11, 2024 | House
- Concurred in Senate amendments
- Dec 11, 2024 | Senate
- Reported - Substitute (Health)
- Passed
- Jun 25, 2024 | Senate
- Referred to committee (Health)
- Jun 17, 2024 | Senate
- Introduced
- Jun 12, 2024 | House
- Passed
- Jun 10, 2024 | House
- Reported - Substitute (Health Provider Services)
- Sep 12, 2023 | House
- Referred to committee (Health Provider Services)
- Jul 05, 2023 | House
- Introduced
Documents
- Analysis - As Pending in House CommitteePDF
- Analysis - As Reported By House CommitteePDF
- Analysis - As Passed By HousePDF
- Analysis - As Reported By Senate CommitteePDF
- Sub Bill Comparative SynopsisPDF
- Sub Bill Comparative SynopsisPDF
- Sub Bill Comparative SynopsisPDF
- Synopsis of Committee AmendmentsPDF
- Testimony by Representative Lear (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Health Provider Services, 1st Hearing (September 27, 2023)
- Testimony by Representative Miller (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Health Provider Services, 1st Hearing (September 27, 2023)
- Testimony by Derek Calkins (Proponent) -- Health Provider Services, 2nd Hearing (October 10, 2023)
- Testimony by Dr. Mary Malek (Proponent) -- Health Provider Services, 2nd Hearing (October 10, 2023)
- Testimony by Stephanie Stock (Ohio Advocates for Medical Freedom, Proponent) -- Health Provider Services, 2nd Hearing (October 10, 2023)
- Testimony by Heather Falzone (Proponent) -- Health Provider Services, 2nd Hearing (October 10, 2023)
- Testimony by Julie Smith (Proponent) -- Health Provider Services, 2nd Hearing (October 10, 2023)
- Testimony by Audra Whitman (Proponent) -- Health Provider Services, 2nd Hearing (October 10, 2023)
- Testimony by Gail Jamison (Proponent) -- Health Provider Services, 2nd Hearing (October 10, 2023)
- Testimony by Roxie Fiste (Proponent) -- Health Provider Services, 2nd Hearing (October 10, 2023)
- Testimony by Michele Little-Shadley (Proponent) -- Health Provider Services, 2nd Hearing (October 10, 2023)
- Testimony by Deborah and Christine Mikolajewski (Proponent) -- Health Provider Services, 2nd Hearing (October 10, 2023)
- Testimony by Dana Nestorovski (Proponent) -- Health Provider Services, 2nd Hearing (October 10, 2023)
- Testimony by James Kullman (Proponent) -- Health Provider Services, 2nd Hearing (October 10, 2023)
- Testimony by Barbara Heffner (Proponent) -- Health Provider Services, 2nd Hearing (October 10, 2023)
- Testimony by Sandra Brinkmeier (Proponent) -- Health Provider Services, 2nd Hearing (October 10, 2023)
- Testimony by Linda Gemmell (Proponent) -- Health Provider Services, 2nd Hearing (October 10, 2023)
- Testimony by Mike Miller (Proponent) -- Health Provider Services, 2nd Hearing (October 10, 2023)
- Testimony by Greg Carter (Proponent) -- Health Provider Services, 2nd Hearing (October 10, 2023)
- Testimony by Brian Bayless (Proponent) -- Health Provider Services, 4th Hearing (February 6, 2024)
- Testimony by Chris Long (Ohio Christian Alliance, Proponent) -- Health Provider Services, 4th Hearing (February 6, 2024)
- Testimony by Sandy Enderby (Ashland City Council on Aging, Proponent) -- Health Provider Services, 4th Hearing (February 6, 2024)
- Testimony by Robert Gargasz (Proponent) -- Health Provider Services, 4th Hearing (February 6, 2024)
- Testimony by Julie Crumrine (Proponent) -- Health Provider Services, 4th Hearing (February 6, 2024)
- Testimony by Carey Parker (Proponent) -- Health Provider Services, 4th Hearing (February 6, 2024)
- Testimony by Jaqueline Zubko-Cunha (Proponent) -- Health Provider Services, 4th Hearing (February 6, 2024)
- Testimony by Doug Stern (Proponent) -- Health Provider Services, 4th Hearing (February 6, 2024)
- Testimony by Stephanie Stiffler (Proponent) -- Health Provider Services, 4th Hearing (February 6, 2024)
- Testimony by Lisa Von Lehmnden (Ohio Council for Home Care & Hospice, Interested Party) -- Health Provider Services, 4th Hearing (February 6, 2024)
- Testimony by Thomas Stuber (Ohio Alliance of Recovery Providers, Interested Party) -- Health Provider Services, 4th Hearing (February 6, 2024)
- Testimony by Jonathan Scharfstein, MD (Academy of Medicine of Cleveland & N. Ohio, Opponent) -- Health Provider Services, 5th Hearing (April 9, 2024)
- Testimony by Sarah Kincaid (Ohio Children's Hospital Association, Interested Party) -- Health Provider Services, 5th Hearing (April 9, 2024)
- Testimony by Pete Moore (Ohio Provider Resource Association, Interested Party) -- Health Provider Services, 5th Hearing (April 9, 2024)
- Testimony by Kate Huffman (Ohio Hospital Association, Interested Party) -- Health Provider Services, 5th Hearing (April 9, 2024)
- Testimony by Rep. Melanie Miller and Rep. Beth Lear (Ohio House of Representatives, Sponsor) -- Health, 1st Hearing (November 13, 2024)
- Testimony by Mary J. Malek, PhD (Self, Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (November 20, 2024)
- Testimony by Dr. Anthony R. Silvestro, Jr. (Self, Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (November 20, 2024)
- Testimony by Rachel Cain (Self, Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (November 20, 2024)
- Testimony by Julie Smith (OAMF, Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (November 20, 2024)
- Testimony by Catherine D. Coker (Self, Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (November 20, 2024)
- Testimony by Julie Crumrine (OAMF, Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (November 20, 2024)
- Testimony by Joanne Eyerly (OAMF, Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (November 20, 2024)
- Testimony by Kristine Gorman (Self, Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (November 20, 2024)
- Testimony by Sandy Enderby (Ashland County Council on Aging, Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (November 20, 2024)
- Testimony by Chris Long (Ohio Christian Alliance, Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (November 20, 2024)
- Testimony by Julie Bowers (Self, Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (November 20, 2024)
- Testimony by Greg Carter (www.LaurenDeservesBetter.com, Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (November 20, 2024)
- Testimony by Kevin Turner (Self, Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (November 20, 2024)
- Testimony by Stephanie Stock (Ohio Advocates for Medical Freedom, Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (November 20, 2024)
- Testimony by Steve Workman (Ashland City Council, Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (November 20, 2024)
- Testimony by Melanie Leneghan (Self, Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (November 20, 2024)
- Testimony by Sarah Otto (Self, Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (November 20, 2024)
- Testimony by Trisha Dora (Self, Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (November 20, 2024)
- Testimony by Geoff Mitchell, MD, JD, FACEP (Ohio Advocates for Medical Freedom, Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (November 20, 2024)
- Testimony by Roxie Fiste (Self, Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (November 20, 2024)
- Testimony by Rev. Alfred B. Davis (Richfield Bible Baptist Church, Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (November 20, 2024)
- Testimony by Barbara Heffner (Ohio Advocates for Medical Freedom, Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (November 20, 2024)
- Testimony by Christine Mikolajewski (Self, Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (November 20, 2024)
- Testimony by Deborah Mikolajewski (Self, Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (November 20, 2024)
- Testimony by Susan Wallace (LeadingAge Ohio, Interested Party) -- Health, 3rd Hearing (December 4, 2024)
- Testimony by Daniel Wolvin (Awake America Ohio, Interested Party) -- Health, 3rd Hearing (December 4, 2024)
- Testimony by Brian Bailys (Ohio Alliance of Recovery Providers, Interested Party) -- Health, 3rd Hearing (December 4, 2024)
- Testimony by Pete Van Runkle (Ohio Health Care Association, Interested Party) -- Health, 3rd Hearing (December 4, 2024)
- Testimony by Peter Moore (Ohio Provider Resource Association, Interested Party) -- Health, 3rd Hearing (December 4, 2024)
- Testimony by Kate Huffman (Ohio Hospital Association, Interested Party) -- Health, 3rd Hearing (December 4, 2024)
- Testimony by Sarah Kincaid (Ohio Children's Hospital Association, Interested Party) -- Health, 3rd Hearing (December 4, 2024)