Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 296: Regards Medicaid personal needs allowance for certain persons
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 296 is a bill introduced in the Ohio Senate on October 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Regards Medicaid personal needs allowance for certain persons. Primary sponsor: Hearcel Craig (Democratic), Casey Weinstein (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 22, 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 5163.33 of the Revised Code to declare the General Assembly's intent to increase the Medicaid personal needs allowance for residents of nursing homes and ICFs/IID.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hearcel Craig | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Casey Weinstein | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Bill DeMora | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Paula Hicks-Hudson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Kyle Koehler | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Kent Smith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 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