Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 317: Create the Pediatric Cancer Research Fund
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 317 is a bill introduced in the Ohio Senate on November 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Create the Pediatric Cancer Research Fund. Primary sponsor: Casey Weinstein (Democratic), Tim Schaffer (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (November 18, 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 5747.113 and to enact sections 3701.27 and 4503.108 of the Revised Code to create the Pediatric Cancer Research Fund in the state treasury to support hospitals conducting pediatric cancer research and to authorize voluntary contributions to the fund, including when registering motor vehicles or filing state income tax returns.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Weinstein | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Tim Schaffer | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Nickie Antonio | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Bill DeMora | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Beth Liston | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
“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