What does Ohio House Bill HB 257 do?

HB 257: Enact the Ohio Medical Debt Fairness Act

When was Ohio House Bill HB 257 introduced?

HB 257 was introduced on May 06, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 257?

The latest action on HB 257 by the House was: Referred to committee (Health) on May 07, 2025.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 257?

HB 257 was introduced by Michele Grim.

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 257 (136 legislative session)

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HB 257

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Enact the Ohio Medical Debt Fairness Act

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House • May 07, 2025: Referred to committee (Health)

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Michele Grim
primary
(D - 43)
Jean Schmidt
primary
(R - 62)
Munira Abdullahi
cosponsor
(D - 9)
Rachel B. Baker
cosponsor
Sean P. Brennan
cosponsor
Juanita O. Brent
cosponsor
Karen Brownlee
cosponsor
Christine Cockley
cosponsor
Sedrick Denson
cosponsor
Derrick Hall
cosponsor
Thomas Hall
cosponsor
Dontavius L. Jarrells
cosponsor
Mark Johnson
cosponsor
Crystal Lett
cosponsor
Lauren McNally
cosponsor
Joseph A. Miller, III
cosponsor
Ismail Mohamed
cosponsor
Beryl Piccolantonio
cosponsor
Tristan Rader
cosponsor
Tracy M. Richardson
cosponsor
Monica Robb Blasdel
cosponsor
Phillip M. Robinson, Jr.
cosponsor
C. Allison Russo
cosponsor
Mark Sigrist
cosponsor
Veronica R. Sims
cosponsor
Anita Somani
cosponsor
Eric Synenberg
cosponsor
Terrence Upchurch
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May 07, 2025 | House
- Referred to committee (Health)
May 06, 2025 | House
- Introduced

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Analysis - As IntroducedPDF
Testimony by Rep. Grim (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Health, 1st Hearing (May 27, 2025)
Testimony by Rep. Schmidt (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Health, 1st Hearing (May 27, 2025)

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB257

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