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HB 644: Create Higher Ed Evidence-Based Innovation Fund, Grant Program

Ohio · House · 136th General Assembly (2025–2026) · last verified September 25, 2026

What HB 644 does, verified September 25, 2026

This bill aims to improve the US healthcare system by expanding access to affordable healthcare for all citizens. It would provide a public option, allowing individuals and families to purchase health insurance from a government-run plan. This option would compete with private insurance companies, promoting competition and reducing costs. The bill also seeks to strengthen the Affordable Care Act by strengthening the individual mandate, increasing subsidies for low-income individuals, and improving the Medicare program. Furthermore, it aims to reduce healthcare costs by increasing the Medicare tax rate and implementing a medical price transparency requirement. The bill's goal is to ensure that all citizens have access to quality, affordable healthcare.<br>The proposed legislation aims to strengthen data protection and cybersecurity measures. Key points include: The bill introduces a new…

Bill journey
✓IntroducedComplete
✓In CommitteeComplete
✓First Chamber FloorComplete
4Second ChamberCurrent
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: Referred to committee: Higher Education (2026-05-20)Alert me
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Sean BrennanJuanita BrentKaren BrownleeHaraz GhanbariChris GlassburnMichele GrimDerrick HallMarilyn JohnMark JohnsonCrystal LettTy MathewsBeryl Piccolantonio
Recent actions6 total · showing 5
May. 20, 2026Referred to committee: Higher Education
May. 19, 2026Introduced
May. 13, 2026Passed
Mar. 25, 2026Reported - Substitute: Workforce and Higher Education
Feb. 04, 2026Referred to committee: Workforce and Higher Education
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