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OH HB337
Bill
Status
11/21/2023
Primary Sponsor
Bride Sweeney
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AI Summary
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Amends Ohio Revised Code sections 5123.01 and 5126.01 to explicitly recognize Prader-Willi syndrome as a developmental disability.
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Defines Prader-Willi syndrome as a genetic disorder confirmed through methylation analysis or blood test, characterized by hypotonia, abnormally small hands and feet, hypogonadism, dysphasia, sleep disturbances, and difficulty with thermoregulation.
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Includes Prader-Willi syndrome in the definition of "developmental disability" under both sections, making individuals with the condition eligible for developmental disability services and supports.
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Ensures consistency across Ohio's developmental disability service system by adding the same Prader-Willi syndrome definition and recognition to both institutional and community-based service chapters.
Legislative Description
Recognize Prader-Willi syndrome as a developmental disability
Health and Human Services : Medicaid
Last Action
Referred to committee: Public Health Policy
11/28/2023