Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 289: Establish Ohio Health Care Plan for universal health coverage
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 289 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on May 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establish Ohio Health Care Plan for universal health coverage. Primary sponsor: Tristan Rader (Democratic), Michele Grim (Democratic). It lists 16 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 21, 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 section 109.02 and to enact sections 3920.01, 3920.02, 3920.03, 3920.04, 3920.05, 3920.06, 3920.07, 3920.08, 3920.09, 3920.10, 3920.11, 3920.12, 3920.13, 3920.14, 3920.15, 3920.21, 3920.22, 3920.23, 3920.24, 3920.25, 3920.26, 3920.27, 3920.28, 3920.31, 3920.32, and 3920.33 of the Revised Code to establish and operate the Ohio Health Care Plan to provide universal health care coverage to all Ohio residents.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 17
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Rader | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Michele Grim | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Munira Abdullahi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Rachel Baker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Sean Brennan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Darnell Brewer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Karen Brownlee | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Christine Cockley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Sedrick Denson | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Crystal Lett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Ismail Mohamed | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Beryl Piccolantonio | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Elgin Rogers | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Anita Somani | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Eric Synenberg | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Cecil Thomas | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Terrence Upchurch | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| 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