Bill Commons

OH HB 838

in committee

Prohibit certain coverage for gender reassignment surgery

Ohio · 2025-2026 Regular Session (136th General Assembly) · lower

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Did OH HB 838 pass?

Not yet. OH HB 838 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-05-13): Referred to committee

What is OH HB 838 about?

To amend sections 4117.10, 5747.50, 5747.502, 5747.504, 5747.505, 5747.51, and 5747.53 and to enact sections 9.051, 5164.21, and 5747.506 of the Revised Code to prohibit coverage for gender reassignment surgery under Medicaid and state and local authority employee health insurance plans.

Who sponsors OH HB 838?

Josh Williams is the primary sponsor of OH HB 838.

Description

To amend sections 4117.10, 5747.50, 5747.502, 5747.504, 5747.505, 5747.51, and 5747.53 and to enact sections 9.051, 5164.21, and 5747.506 of the Revised Code to prohibit coverage for gender reassignment surgery under Medicaid and state and local authority employee health insurance plans.

Introduced
2026-04-30
Latest action
2026-05-13 — Referred to committee
Bill type
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Sponsors

  • Josh Williamsprimary

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-05-13

    Referred to committee

    referral-committee

  2. 2026-04-30

    Introduced

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https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/hb838/

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