Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 440: Permit pregnant minor to consent to receive certain health care
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 440 is a bill introduced in the Ohio Senate on May 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Permit pregnant minor to consent to receive certain health care. Primary sponsor: Catherine Ingram (Democratic), Paula Hicks-Hudson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 20, 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 section 3792.02 of the Revised Code to authorize a pregnant minor to consent to receive health care to maintain the life or improve the health of herself or the unborn child she is carrying.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Ingram | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Paula Hicks-Hudson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
“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