Regards regulation of hospice care programs

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill rewrites Ohio’s hospice care statutes to define what services must be offered, who can run a program, and how the Department of Health will license and monitor providers. It affects hospice operators, their staff, patients and families, and adds new reporting and opioid‑disposal rules. The changes aim to improve quality, prevent fraud, and ensure consistent care across the state.

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Hearings

• House Health: Am. S. B. No. 354, H. B. No. 254, H. B. No. 789, H. B. No. 863, H. B. No. 945
  House Health · Nov 10, 2026
• House Health: H. B. No. 692, H. B. No. 750, Sub. S. B. No. 162, H. B. No. 739, H. B. No. 945, H. B. No. 567
  House Health · Jun 3, 2026

History

1. May 20, 2026Referred to committee
2. May 19, 2026Introduced

Sponsors

• Andrea White (R) · sponsor
• Bill Roemer

Bill text

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