Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- no identified impact
Risks
- no identified impact
StateOhioIntroduced
HB 988: Regards funding of the Program for Medically Handicapped Children
Jason Stephens
HB 988 status: Introduced (updated Aug 12, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
75OUT OF 100
Score:75/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:High Impact 80/100
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Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion70%
Bill summary
The bill shifts the fiscal responsibility of a major state health program from local county funding to state-level appropriations.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- relieves financial burden on county budgets
- standardizes program funding across the state
Risks
- increases reliance on state budget stability
- potential for state budget cuts to impact services
Society
Positive outlook
80%
Benefits
- reduces funding disparities for vulnerable children
- improves equity of healthcare access for children
Risks
- risk of administrative disruption during fiscal transfer
- potential for program eligibility volatility
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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Source note
shifting funding to state level creates new dependencies on state legislative appropriation cycles
Analysis scope
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Where it stands
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