Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 709: Require private insurers cover telehealth mental health services
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 709 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on February 24, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Require private insurers cover telehealth mental health services. Primary sponsor: Karen Brownlee (Democratic), Meredith Craig (Republican). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 25, 2026): 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 3902.30 of the Revised Code to require private insurers to cover telehealth services for mental health services the same as for in-person mental health services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Brownlee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Meredith Craig | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 77 |
| Munira Abdullahi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Monica Blasdel | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 79 |
| Sean Brennan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Lauren McNally | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Beryl Piccolantonio | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Phil Robinson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Jodi Salvo | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
| Mark Sigrist | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Eric Synenberg | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
“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