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HB 25: Establish the Foster-to-College Scholarship Program

Ohio · House · 136th General Assembly (2025–2026) · last verified September 24, 2026

What HB 25 does, verified September 24, 2026

The bill aims to improve the US healthcare system by expanding Medicaid eligibility to more low-income individuals and families, and increasing funding for community health centers. It also seeks to reduce prescription drug costs by allowing Medicare to negotiate prices with pharmaceutical companies, and capping out-of-pocket costs for Medicare beneficiaries. Additionally, the bill proposes to increase funding for the Affordable Care Act's marketplaces, and extend the temporary reinsurance program for individuals with pre-existing conditions. The bill also includes provisions to address the mental health and substance abuse crisis, including increasing funding for mental health services and expanding access to treatment.<br>The bill aims to improve the US healthcare system by expanding health insurance coverage to more Americans. It would create a government-run healthcare system, where…

Bill journey
✓IntroducedComplete
✓In CommitteeComplete
✓First Chamber FloorComplete
4Second ChamberCurrent
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: Referred to committee: Education (2026-03-25)Alert me
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Cindy AbramsRachel BakerAdam BirdSean BrennanJuanita BrentDarnell BrewerKaren BrownleeChristine CockleyRodney CreechJack DanielsSedrick DensonSarah Fowler Arthur
Recent actions6 total · showing 5
Mar. 25, 2026Referred to committee: Education
Mar. 11, 2026Introduced
Mar. 04, 2026Passed
Feb. 18, 2026Reported - Substitute: Workforce and Higher Education
Jan. 28, 2025Referred to committee: Workforce and Higher Education
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