Ohio legislation · 136th General Assembly
Ohio HB966: Study the prevalence of cholestatic liver disorders in women
Status: Introduced, June 22, 2026
To conduct a study on the prevalence of cholestatic liver disorders in women.
What the bill says
From the introduced text, June 22, 2026:
As Introduced 136th General Assembly Regular Session H. B. No. 966 2025-2026 Representative Somani Cosponsors: Representatives Brennan, Rader, Piccolantonio, Synenberg, White, E., Rogers To conduct a study on the prevalence of cholestatic liver disorders in women. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF OHIO: Section 1. (A) The Department of Health shall conduct a statewide one-year study on the prevalence of cholestatic liver disorders associated with increased risk of end-stage liver disease among women ages thirty-five through forty-five who are enrolled in the Ohio Medicaid program. During the study, the Department shall collect all of the following information on study participants: (1) Key demographics such as age, genetic predispositions, pre-existing conditions, including autoimmune diseases and metabolic disorders, and lifestyle factors that elevate an individual's risk of developing cholestatic liver disorders; (2) The number or percentage of study participants who, despite being identified as high-risk, do not follow through with medical referrals or treatment recommendations; (3) The number of study participants who avoid referral and follow-up care or otherwise engage in treatment avoidance; (4) Other relevant information or issues identified by the Department related to cholestatic liver disorders associated with increased risk of end-stage liver disease. (B)(1) Upon the conclusion of the one-year study, the Department shall review the collected data and information and compile it into …
Sponsors
- Anita Somani (D, 8) · primary sponsor
- Sean Brennan (D, 14)
- Beryl Piccolantonio (D, 4)
- Tristan Rader (D, 13)
- Elgin Rogers (D, 42)
- Eric Synenberg (D, 21)
- Erika White (D, 41)
Latest actions
- : Introduced
Subjects: Health and Human Services, Public Health
Common questions
- What is HB966?
- HB966 is a bill in the Ohio Legislature (136th General Assembly): Study the prevalence of cholestatic liver disorders in women.
- What does HB966 do?
- To conduct a study on the prevalence of cholestatic liver disorders in women.
- What is the status of HB966?
- Introduced as of June 22, 2026. Latest action: Introduced (June 22, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB966?
- Anita Somani (D, 8), with 6 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB966?
- On the Ohio Legislature website: https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb966
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