HB 24 — Require health plan and Medicaid coverage of biomarker testing
Last action — As Passed by the House
-
✓Introduced
-
✓In Committee
-
3Passed House
-
4Passed Senate
-
5To Executive
-
6Enacted
This bill died with 135th General Assembly. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
In plain language
The bill requires health plans and Medicaid to cover biomarker testing.
This legislation mandates that health insurance plans and Medicaid provide coverage for biomarker testing. This testing is important for personalized medical treatment decisions.
What this means for you
- Families: Families may benefit from access to advanced testing that informs their loved ones' medical treatment.
- Healthcare: This means healthcare providers will have more options for personalized treatment plans.
Summary
Require health plan and Medicaid coverage of biomarker testing
Bill Text
We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.
Read HB 24 on the official Ohio source →Action History
-
As Passed by the House
Sponsors
- Andrea White · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 133 not signed on · 17 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Andrea White Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (133)
133 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 133 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 34 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 19 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 77 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 82% | 18% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (94)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (12)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Dave Dobos | — | Yea |
| Jodi Whitted | — | Yea |
| Sean P. Brennan | Democratic | Yea |
| Terrence Upchurch | Democratic | Yea |
| Bob Peterson | Republican | Yea |
| Brian Lampton | Republican | Yea |
| Brian Lorenz | Republican | Yea |
| Haraz N. Ghanbari | Republican | Yea |
| Nick Santucci | Republican | Yea |
| Sharon A. Ray | Republican | Yea |
| Thomas F. Patton | Republican | Yea |
| Tim Barhorst | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 24 do?
- Require health plan and Medicaid coverage of biomarker testing
- Who sponsors HB 24?
- HB 24 is sponsored by Andrea White (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 24?
- This bill died with 135th General Assembly. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HB 24?
- Track HB 24 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
Make your voice heard on HB 24
Find the representatives who decide this bill and tell them where you stand — for yourself, or mobilize your whole list in one click with One Click Politics advocacy software.
Stay ahead of HB 24
Last checked for changes 3 months ago · updated continuously
One Click Politics tracks every bill in Congress and all 50 states.
Track this bill →