Our Advocacy leaders spend many hours at the Ohio statehouse, meeting
with representatives and other children’s and physician organizations,
to advocate for our members and the children of Ohio. We welcome your
involvement in this pillar and our advocacy activities.
136TH
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
GOALS
(2025-2026)
1. Reduce preventable injuries and deaths among children and adolescents through policy, education, and awareness initiatives.
2. Ensure children have access to foundational preventive measures that support lifelong health.
3. Rebuild confidence in healthcare providers as trusted sources of information and care for families.
OUR WORK
STATE LEGISLATION
WATCH LIST
House Bill 353: Change title used by physician assistants to physician associate
House Bill 508: “Enact the Better Access to Health Care Act” to grant independent practice authority to APRN’s.
House Bill 561: “Enact the C.H.O.I.C.E Act” to require schools to promote vaccine opt-out provisions.
House Bill 112: Enact the Conscientious Right to Refuse Act
House Bill 462: Regards student use of a nasal epinephrine delivery device
House Bill 214: Require Medicaid, health insurers report on prior authorization
Senate Bill 273: Enact the Keep Them Safe Act to establish state guidelines on firearm safe storage
Senate Bill 7: Regards student instruction on harmful effects of substance use
