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HB940Introduced in the House

Enact the Medical Shortage Protection Act

IntroducedHouse Health

Introduced by Christine Cockley, District 6

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

To amend sections 1345.99 and 3901.99 and to enact sections 1345.033 and 3901.216 of the Revised Code to prohibit certain increases in the prices of, and cost sharing for, prescription drugs and drug therapy related devices and supplies during a shortage and to name this act the Medical Shortage Protection Act.

Where it stands

Referred to committee: Health

May 20, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Introduced

  2. Referred to committee: Health

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