Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HB 988 — Regards funding of the Program for Medically Handicapped Children

Last action — Introduced

  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 August 12, 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 ends county contributions for the Program for Medically Handicapped Children and includes an appropriation.

This bill removes the requirement for counties to contribute funds to the Program for Medically Handicapped Children and allocates state funding instead. It seeks to streamline funding for the program by eliminating local financial responsibilities.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families of medically handicapped children may experience changes in how the program is funded and accessed.

Summary

To amend sections 3701.021, 3701.023, 3701.025, 3701.027, and 3701.029 and to repeal section 3701.024 of the Revised Code to eliminate county contributions to the Program for Medically Handicapped Children and to make an appropriation.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced

Sponsors

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

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (133)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 988 do?
To amend sections 3701.021, 3701.023, 3701.025, 3701.027, and 3701.029 and to repeal section 3701.024 of the Revised Code to eliminate county contributions to the Program for Medically Handicapped Children and to make an appropriation.
Who sponsors HB 988?
HB 988 is sponsored by Jason Stephens (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 988?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced August 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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