HB8Introduced in the House
Require health plan and Medicaid coverage of biomarker testing
Introduced by Andrea White, District 36
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To enact sections 3902.65 and 5164.13 of the Revised Code to require health benefit plan and Medicaid program coverage of biomarker testing.
Where it stands
Reported - Amended: Health
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Favorable Passage · February 18, 2026
10
Yes
3
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
13 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Anita Somani | 8 | Yes |
| Brian Stewart | 12 | Yes |
| Rachel Baker | 27 | Yes |
| Karen Brownlee | 28 | Yes |
| Andrea White | 36 | Yes |
| Michele Grim | 43 | Yes |
| Jennifer Gross | 45 | No |
| Kellie Deeter | 54 | Yes |
| Jean Schmidt | 62 | Yes |
| Melanie Miller | 67 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced
Referred to committee: Health
Reported - Amended: Health
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