HIV Disclosure Bill Introduced: Proponents of a pair of plans to decriminalize not disclosing one's HIV status held a press conference this week urging lawmakers to replace punitive measures with ones that prioritize public health.
A House committee on Tuesday delayed an amendment and vote on an involuntary confinement proposal aimed at providing timelier evaluations for those facing serious mental health crises.
Research from the Pew Charitable Trust indicates Ohioans' lack of retirement savings could cost the state $11.8 billion in social services and loss of revenue, underscoring the need for action, supporters of a new plan said Wednesday.
A bipartisan pair of lawmakers on Wednesday announced a third attempt to try and strengthen the state's domestic violence laws.
Rep. Adam Miller (D-Columbus) told the committee that should the federal government shut down, over 1.5 million Ohioans who rely on federal funding for food aid would struggle to meet their nutritional needs.