Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SB 439 — Enact Women Expansion of Learning and Labor Safety or WELLS Act

Last action — Referred to committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

The bill requires hospitals to create discharge plans for pregnant patients.

This legislation mandates that hospitals develop and implement discharge plans for pregnant patients who are expected to leave before delivery. Hospitals must meet specific criteria when creating these plans, set to be in place by January 1, 2027.

What this means for you
  • Families: This bill aims to improve care and planning for families of pregnant patients by ensuring proper discharge processes.

Summary

To enact section 3722.15 of the Revised Code to require hospitals to develop discharge plans for pregnant patients and to name this act the Women Expansion of Learning and Labor Safety or WELLS Act.

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)

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Not signed on (133)

133 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

healthcare labor education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 439 do?
To enact section 3722.15 of the Revised Code to require hospitals to develop discharge plans for pregnant patients and to name this act the Women Expansion of Learning and Labor Safety or WELLS Act.
Who sponsors SB 439?
SB 439 is sponsored by Catherine D. Ingram (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 439?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 439?
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