Senate Bill 162 - 136th General Assembly
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Committee
Senate Committees
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology | September 30, 2025 | 1st Hearing | Download |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senator Louis Blessing, III | District 8 | Sponsor | Download |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology | October 21, 2025 | 2nd Hearing | Download |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monica Hueckel and John Bastulli, MD | Ohio State Medical Association | Proponent | Download |
| Matthew Tippit | National Association of Social Workers Ohio Chapter | Proponent | Download |
| Beth Sertell | Holistic Consultation | Proponent | Download |
| Michael Mathy | Ohio Physical Therapy Association | Proponent | Download |
| Michael Desposito | Ohio Counseling Association | Proponent | Download |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology | March 25, 2026 | 3rd Hearing | Download |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Stacy | Ohio State Chiropractic Associaiton | Proponent | Download |
| Monica Hueckel | Ohio State Medical Association | Proponent | Download |
| Megan Richwine | Ohio Association of Health Plans | Interested Party | Download |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology | April 14, 2026 | 4th Hearing | Download |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Weiss, CHONC | Ohio Hematology Oncology Society | Proponent | Download |
| Michael Mathy | Ohio Physical Therapy Association | Proponent | Download |
| Sarah Vacha | OSHGAC | Proponent | Download |
House Committees
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health | May 20, 2026 | 1st Hearing | Download |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louis Blessing III | Ohio Senate | Sponsor | Download |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health | June 3, 2026 | 2nd Hearing | Download |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Wesley | Oncology Hematology Care, Inc. | Proponent | Download |
| Kayleen Cunningham | Toledo Clinic Cancer Centers | Proponent | Download |
| Noelle Cherry, BA, CPhT, MSHS, PA-C | Proponent | Download | |
| Tina Shearer, CHONC | Tri-County Hematology and Oncology Associates | Proponent | Download |
| Nancie M. Paul, MBA | Zangmeister Cancer Center & Hematology Oncology Center | Proponent | Download |
| Michelle Weiss, CHONC | Ohio Hematology Oncology Society | Proponent | Download |
| Chelley Graham | Dayton Physicians Network | Proponent | Download |
| Christine Kidd, CPB | Columbus Oncology & Hematology, Inc. | Proponent | Download |
| Barbara Gardner | Proponent | Download | |
| Matthew Tippit | National Association of Social Workers Ohio Chapter | Proponent | Download |
| Megan Richwine and Kelly O'Reilly | Ohio Association of Health Plans | Opponent | Download |
| Sarah | Ohio Speech & Hearing Governmental Affairs Coalition | Proponent | Download |
| David Wessells, PT, MPT, MHA | Ohio Physical Therapy Association | Proponent | Download |
| Keith Vukasinovich | Ohio Counseling Association | Proponent | Download |
| Elizabeth Muckley | Ohio Optometric Association | Proponent | Download |
| Luci Ridolfo | Ohio Foot and Ankle Medical Association | Proponent | Download |
| Monica Hueckel and Dr. Marc Antonchak | Ohio State Medical Association & Ohio Association of Rheumatology | Proponent | Download |
| Dustin McKee | Ohio Psychological Association | Proponent | Download |
| Kaela Springhetti | Ohio Academy of Family Physicians | Proponent | Download |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health | June 10, 2026 | 3rd Hearing | Download |
Primary Sponsors
Cosponsors
REPRESENTATIVES
Cindy Abrams
Sean P. Brennan
Karen Brownlee
Christine Cockley
Jack K. Daniels
Michele Grim
Dani Isaacsohn
Crystal Lett
Adam Mathews
Joseph A. Miller, III
C. Allison Russo
Jean Schmidt
Mark Sigrist
Veronica R. Sims
Anita Somani
Desiree Tims
Andrea White
Josh Williams
Heidi Workman
SENATORS
Willis E. Blackshear, Jr.
Brian M. Chavez
Jerry C. Cirino
Hearcel F. Craig
William P. DeMora
Paula Hicks-Hudson
Catherine D. Ingram
Terry Johnson
Beth Liston
Bill Reineke
Kent Smith
Casey Weinstein