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OH SB317
Bill
Status
11/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Casey Weinstein
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AI Summary
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Creates the Pediatric Cancer Research Fund in the state treasury to provide financial support to Ohio hospitals conducting pediatric cancer research
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Allows voluntary $5 contributions to the fund when registering or renewing motor vehicle registrations
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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)
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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
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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