Bill Commons

OH SB 444

in committee

Enact the Ohio Medical Debt Fairness Act

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

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Quick answers

Did OH SB 444 pass?

Not yet. OH SB 444 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-06-02): Referred to committee

What is OH SB 444 about?

To amend sections 1343.01, 1343.03, 2716.02, 2716.03, and 4712.01 of the Revised Code regarding medical debt and to name this act the Ohio Medical Debt Fairness Act.

Who sponsors OH SB 444?

Thomas F. Patton is the primary sponsor of OH SB 444.

Description

To amend sections 1343.01, 1343.03, 2716.02, 2716.03, and 4712.01 of the Revised Code regarding medical debt and to name this act the Ohio Medical Debt Fairness Act.

Introduced
2026-05-26
Latest action
2026-06-02 — Referred to committee
Bill type
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Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Thomas F. Pattonprimary

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-06-02

    Referred to committee

    referral-committee

  2. 2026-05-26

    Introduced

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