Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB 936 — Authorize sales and use tax exemption for medical items, services

Last action — Referred to committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill exempts certain medical items and services from sales and use tax.

This bill amends Ohio tax law to exempt specific medical items and services that can be purchased with flexible spending or health savings accounts from sales and use tax. The goal is to make healthcare costs more manageable for consumers.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This means potential savings on medical expenses for consumers utilizing flexible spending or health savings accounts.

Summary

To amend section 5739.02 of the Revised Code to authorize a sales and use tax exemption for medical items and services eligible to be purchased with proceeds from flexible spending and health savings accounts.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. As Introduced

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 133 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (133)

133 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 936 do?
To amend section 5739.02 of the Revised Code to authorize a sales and use tax exemption for medical items and services eligible to be purchased with proceeds from flexible spending and health savings accounts.
Who sponsors HB 936?
HB 936 is sponsored by Rachel B. Baker (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 936?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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