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OH HB337

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/21/2023

Primary Sponsor

Bride Sweeney

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Origin

House of Representatives

135th General Assembly (2023-2024)

AI Summary

  • Amends Ohio Revised Code sections 5123.01 and 5126.01 to explicitly recognize Prader-Willi syndrome as a developmental disability.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Public Health Policy11/28/2023

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