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OH SB317

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Casey Weinstein

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Origin

Senate

136th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates the Pediatric Cancer Research Fund in the state treasury to provide financial support to Ohio hospitals conducting pediatric cancer research

  • Allows voluntary $5 contributions to the fund when registering or renewing motor vehicle registrations

  • Adds the fund to Ohio's income tax refund contribution system, allowing taxpayers to donate part of their state tax refund (joining 6 existing funds, bringing the total to 7)

  • Requires the Director of Health to administer the fund, including reviewing and approving hospital funding requests, conducting a public awareness campaign, and adopting rules under Chapter 119

  • Investment earnings remain in the fund; fund money may also cover administrative costs for the Department of Health, Bureau of Motor Vehicles, and Department of Taxation

Legislative Description

Create the Pediatric Cancer Research Fund

Health and Human Services : Health Care

Last Action

Referred to committee: Finance

11/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance11/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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