Ohio 134th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB 198 — Enact Madeline's Law re: hearing aid coverage

Last action — As Reported by the House Health 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 died with 134th General Assembly. It reached “Introduced” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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 addresses coverage for hearing aids.

This bill proposes to establish requirements for coverage of hearing aids. It aims to ensure that individuals needing hearing aids have access to necessary insurance benefits.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families may have better access to insurance coverage for hearing aids, easing financial concerns.

Summary

Enact Madeline's Law re: hearing aid coverage

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. As Reported by the House Health Committee

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 133 not signed on · 2 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (133)

133 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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.

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Votes

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Passed 15 Yea · 2 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 5100
Democratic 3000
Republican 7100
Total 15200
% of votes cast 88%12%0%0%
How each member voted (17)
Member Party Vote
District 21 — Yea
Mary Lightbody — Yea
Michele Lepore-Hagan — Yea
P. Scott Lipps — Yea
Shawn Stevens — Nay
Thomas West — Yea
Beth Liston Democratic Yea
Juanita O. Brent Democratic Yea
Terrence Upchurch Democratic Yea
Adam C. Bird Republican Yea
Adam Holmes Republican Nay
Al Cutrona Republican Yea
Andrea White Republican Yea
Brian Stewart Republican Yea
Phil Plummer Republican Yea
Susan Manchester Republican Yea
Tom Young Republican Yea

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Subjects

healthcare health-insurance
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 198 do?
Enact Madeline's Law re: hearing aid coverage
Who sponsors HB 198?
HB 198 is sponsored by C. Allison Russo (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 198?
This bill died with 134th General Assembly. It reached “Introduced” 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 198?
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