Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 856: Require health plans, Medicaid cover mental health well checks
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 856 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on May 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Require health plans, Medicaid cover mental health well checks. Primary sponsor: Karen Brownlee (Democratic), Mark Sigrist (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 13, 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 enact sections 3902.65 and 5164.11 of the Revised Code to require health benefit plans and the Medicaid program to cover annual mental health well checks.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Brownlee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Mark Sigrist | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Sean Brennan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Darnell Brewer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Christine Cockley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Beryl Piccolantonio | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Eric Synenberg | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Terrence Upchurch | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
“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