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OH HB207

OH HB207
Designate Male Wellness Month and Take Your Dad to the Doctor Day


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Introduced
03/31/2025
In Committee
06/11/2025
Crossed Over
06/18/2025
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

136th General Assembly

Bill Summary

To enact sections 5.2322 and 5.2323 of the Revised Code to designate June as "Male Wellness Month" and the third Monday in June as "Take Your Dad to the Doctor Day."

AI Summary

This bill establishes June as "Male Wellness Month" and the third Monday in June as "Take Your Dad to the Doctor and Dentist Day" (also known as "DAD Day"), with the primary goal of promoting preventive health screenings and awareness for men. The legislation requires the Ohio Department of Health to create a downloadable poster promoting the day and mandates that the department, along with local health boards, display this poster on their websites and in areas under their jurisdiction. The bill specifically aims to encourage men from rural, urban, and suburban areas to get important health screenings such as prostate exams, colonoscopies, and mental health evaluations. By creating this designated month and day, the bill seeks to raise awareness about men's health issues and promote regular medical check-ups and preventive care for males.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (47)

Brian Lorenz (R)* Elgin Rogers (D)* Cindy Abrams (R),  Tim Barhorst (R),  Sean Brennan (D),  Juanita Brent (D),  Darnell Brewer (D),  Beryl Brown Piccolantonio (D),  Karen Brownlee (D),  Gary Click (R),  Jack Daniels (R),  Kellie Deeter (R),  Michael Dovilla (R),  Tex Fischer (R),  Haraz Ghanbari (R),  Michele Grim (D),  Jennifer Gross (R),  Derrick Hall (D),  Jim Hoops (R),  Dontavius Jarrells (D),  Mark Johnson (R),  Matthew Kishman (R),  Roy Klopfenstein (R),  Meredith Lawson-Rowe (D),  Beth Lear (R),  Crystal Lett (D),  Ty Mathews (R),  Riordan McClain (R),  Lauren McNally (D),  Joe Miller (D),  Ismail Mohamed (D),  Bob Peterson (R),  Phil Plummer (R),  Tristan Rader (D),  Allison Russo (D),  Jodi Salvo (R),  Jean Schmidt (R),  Mark Sigrist (D),  Veronica Sims (D),  Jason Stephens (R),  Eric Synenberg (D),  Cecil Thomas (D),  Desiree Tims (D),  Andrea White (R),  Erika White (D),  Josh Williams (R),  Bernie Willis (R), 

Last Action

Senate Health (Cont.) 3rd Hearing, Proponent/Opponent/Interested Party (09:00:00 3/11/2026 South Hearing Room) (on 03/11/2026)

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