Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 438: Enact the FAMILY Act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 438 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on September 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enact the FAMILY Act. Primary sponsor: Tristan Rader (Democratic), Karen Brownlee (Democratic). It lists 17 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 15, 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 1731.04, 1751.01, 1751.06, 1751.12, 1751.18, 1751.58, 1751.69, 3902.50, 3922.01, 3923.57, 3923.571, 3923.85, 3924.01, 3924.02, 3924.03, 3924.033, 3924.51, and 4125.041 and to enact sections 3902.55, 3902.56, 3902.57, and 3902.58 of the Revised Code regarding health insurance premiums and benefits and to name this act the Fair Access to Medical Insurance for Local Youth and Families (FAMILY) Act.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 19
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Rader | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Karen Brownlee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Munira Abdullahi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Sean Brennan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Juanita Brent | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Michele Grim | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Dani Isaacsohn | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Dontavius Jarrells | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Crystal Lett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Lauren McNally | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Joe Miller | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| Beryl Piccolantonio | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Phil Robinson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Elgin Rogers | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Allison Russo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Anita Somani | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Eric Synenberg | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| 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