What does Ohio House Bill HB 508 do?

HB 508: Enact the Better Access to Health Care Act

When was Ohio House Bill HB 508 introduced?

HB 508 was introduced on Oct 08, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 508?

The latest action on HB 508 by the House was: Referred to committee (Medicaid) on Oct 15, 2025.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 508?

HB 508 was introduced by Jennifer Gross.

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 508 (136 legislative session)

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HB 508

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Enact the Better Access to Health Care Act

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House • Oct 15, 2025: Referred to committee (Medicaid)

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Jennifer Gross
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(R - 45)
Rachel B. Baker
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(D - 27)

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Oct 15, 2025 | House
- Referred to committee (Medicaid)
Oct 08, 2025 | House
- Introduced

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Testimony by Representative Baker (Proponent) -- Medicaid, 1st Hearing (October 21, 2025)
Testimony by Representative Gross (Proponent) -- Medicaid, 1st Hearing (October 21, 2025)
Testimony by Jan Lanier, RN (ANA-Ohio, Proponent) -- Medicaid, 2nd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Mandi Cafasso (Ohio Association of Advance Practice Nurses (OAAPN), Proponent) -- Medicaid, 2nd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Summer Davis (Ohio Association of Advance Practice Nurses (OAAPN), Proponent) -- Medicaid, 2nd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Jaimie Cavanaugh (Pacific Legal Foundation, Proponent) -- Medicaid, 2nd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Amanda Rumpke (Bon Secours Mercy Health, Proponent) -- Medicaid, 2nd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Donovan O'Neil (Americans for Prosperity-Ohio, Proponent) -- Medicaid, 2nd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Thresa "Teri" Grothaus (Ohio Association of Advance Practice Nurses, Proponent) -- Medicaid, 2nd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Cynthia Holstein (Shawnee Family Health Center, Proponent) -- Medicaid, 2nd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Dwayne Richardson (Trinity Health System, Proponent) -- Medicaid, 2nd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Teresa Lampl (The Ohio Council of Behavioral Health & Family Services Providers, Proponent) -- Medicaid, 2nd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Dr. Christina Campana (American College of Emergency Physicians, Ohio Chapter, Opponent) -- Medicaid, 3rd Hearing (November 18, 2025)
Testimony by Dr. Cody Klinker (Ohio Academy of Family Physicians, Opponent) -- Medicaid, 3rd Hearing (November 18, 2025)
Testimony by Monica Hueckel (Ohio State Medical Association, Opponent) -- Medicaid, 3rd Hearing (November 18, 2025)
Testimony by Dr. Elizabeth Muennich (Ohio Dermatological Asscociation, Opponent) -- Medicaid, 3rd Hearing (November 18, 2025)
Testimony by Kristin Englund, MD (The Academy of Medicine of Cleveland & Northern Ohio, Opponent) -- Medicaid, 3rd Hearing (November 18, 2025)

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB508

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