Amended Senate Bill 287 Summary

• Requires the director of health to convene meetings with staff from the Department of Health, Department of Medicaid, Department of Administrative Services, and Commission on Minority Health at least twice annually to assess diabetes prevalence in Ohio and establish reduction goals.

• Mandates the director submit biennial reports to the General Assembly by January 31st of each even-numbered year beginning in 2018, covering diabetes assessment results, agency progress toward goals, health and financial impacts, coordination efforts, and legislative policy recommendations.

• Requires agency-specific assessments detailing each diabetes prevention and control program, the number of affected individuals and dependents, program expenses, appropriated funds, and evaluation of program benefits.

• Directs reports to include a budget proposal identifying needs and resources required to implement recommendations, along with cost estimates.

• Clarifies that the bill does not require agencies to establish new diabetes programs that were not already initiated or funded before the effective date.