What does Ohio House Bill HB 561 do?

HB 561: Enact the C.H.O.I.C.E. Act

When was Ohio House Bill HB 561 introduced?

HB 561 was introduced on Oct 29, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 561?

The latest action on HB 561 by the House was: Referred to committee (Health) on Nov 12, 2025.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 561?

HB 561 was introduced by Melanie Miller.

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 561 (136 legislative session)

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HB 561

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Enact the C.H.O.I.C.E. Act

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House • Nov 12, 2025: Referred to committee (Health)

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Melanie Miller
primary
(R - 67)
Monica Robb Blasdel
primary
(R - 79)
Tim Barhorst
cosponsor
(R - 85)
Thaddeus J. Claggett
cosponsor
Gary Click
cosponsor
Rodney Creech
cosponsor
Levi Dean
cosponsor
Kellie Deeter
cosponsor
Ron Ferguson
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Tex Fischer
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Jennifer Gross
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Thomas Hall
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Angela N. King
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Jeff LaRe
cosponsor
Beth Lear
cosponsor
Brian Lorenz
cosponsor
Kevin D. Miller
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Diane Mullins
cosponsor
Johnathan Newman
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Justin Pizzulli
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Jason Stephens
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D. J. Swearingen
cosponsor
Michelle Teska
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Josh Williams
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Nov 12, 2025 | House
- Referred to committee (Health)
Oct 29, 2025 | House
- Introduced

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Analysis - As IntroducedPDF
Testimony by Rep. Melanie Miller (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Health, 1st Hearing (February 4, 2026)
Testimony by Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Health, 1st Hearing (February 4, 2026)
Testimony by Rebecca Morrison (Oakstone Academy, Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (March 18, 2026)
Testimony by Stacey Kopec (Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (March 18, 2026)
Testimony by Stephanie Stock (Ohio Advocates for Medical Freedom, Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (March 18, 2026)
Testimony by Kim Georgeton (Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (March 18, 2026)

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB561

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