HB229Introduced in the House
Establish licensing process, contract requirements for PBMs
Introduced by Kellie Deeter, District 54
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
To amend sections 1751.92, 3905.24, 3923.87, 3959.01, 3959.111, 3959.12, and 3959.20; to amend, for the purpose of adopting new section numbers as indicated in parentheses, sections 3959.111 (3957.25), 3959.20 (3957.26), and 3959.22 (3957.27); and to enact sections 3957.01, 3957.02, 3957.03, 3957.04, 3957.05, 3957.06, 3957.07, 3957.08, 3957.09, 3957.10, 3957.11, 3957.12, 3957.13, 3957.14, 3957.15, 3957.16, and 3957.99 of the Revised Code to establish a stand-alone licensing process and new contractual requirements for pharmacy benefit managers.
Where it stands
Effective
June 30, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Passed · March 18, 2026
96
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
96 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Dontavius Jarrells | 1 | Yes |
| Latyna Humphrey | 2 | Yes |
| Ismail Mohamed | 3 | Yes |
| Beryl Brown Piccolantonio | 4 | Yes |
| Meredith Lawson-Rowe | 5 | Yes |
| Christine Cockley | 6 | Yes |
| Michael Dovilla | 7 | Yes |
| Allison Russo | 7 | Yes |
| Anita Somani | 8 | Yes |
| Munira Abdullahi | 9 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced
Referred to committee: General Government
Reported - Substitute: General Government
Passed
Introduced
Referred to committee: Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology
Reported - Substitute: Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology
Passed
Concurred in Senate amendments
Sent To The Governor
Signed By The Governor
Effective
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