Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 271: Enact Breast Examination and Screening Transformation (BEST) Act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 271 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on May 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enact Breast Examination and Screening Transformation (BEST) Act. Primary sponsor: Jean Schmidt (Republican), Josh Williams (Republican). It lists 16 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 14, 2025): Referred to committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
To amend sections 1751.62, 3923.52, 3923.53, 5162.20, and 5164.08 of the Revised Code to revise the law governing insurance and Medicaid coverage of breast cancer screenings and examinations and to name this act the Breast Examination and Screening Transformation Act, or BEST Act.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Schmidt | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
| Josh Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
| Cindy Abrams | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Monica Blasdel | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 79 |
| Sean Brennan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Darnell Brewer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Karen Brownlee | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Gary Click | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| Thomas Hall | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 46 |
| Mark Johnson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 92 |
| Johnathan Newman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 80 |
| Mike Odioso | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Sharon A. Ray | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tracy Richardson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 86 |
| Elgin Rogers | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Dan Troy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Andrea White | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Erika White | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to committee
- Introduced