OH HB739

Appropriates $185,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Ohio Department of Health for fiscal year 2027 ($0 for fiscal year 2026)

Requires the Department to conduct a comprehensive assessment and audit of its central warehouse inventory, including inspection for damages, defects, and nonconformance

Mandates implementation of a digital warehouse management system to catalog and track products in real time for improved visibility, accountability, and deployment efficiency

Requires a third-party partnership to produce a report on warehouse readiness with recommendations covering inventory quality and safety, emergency response readiness, space and operational efficiencies, and good manufacturing practice compliance

Expenditures are subject to applicable provisions of H.B. 96 of the 136th General Assembly, with the Director of Budget and Management responsible for establishing and maintaining appropriation accounts