HB 709

Ohio House bill in Session 2025-2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 24, 2026.

Require private insurers cover telehealth mental health services.

Bill ID OH-2025-2026-HB-709
Session 2025-2026
Status in_committee
Committee H. INS
House in_committee 2026-02-24
Healthcare
Summary

To amend section 3902.30 of the Revised Code to require private insurers to cover telehealth services for mental health services the same as for in-person mental health services.

Sponsor
Karen Brownlee, Meredith Craig
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-24 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-24 Status in_committee
2026-02-24 Latest Action Introduced
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