// STATE LEGISLATION TRACKER
Ohio HB 96: Make state operating appropriations for FY 2026-27
โ๏ธ NEUTRAL for peptide users
๐ค NONE user impact
๐ Status: Signed
- State
- Ohio
- Bill
- HB 96
- Session
- 136
- Filed
- 2025-02-11
- Read the bill
- OpenStates โ
- Last reviewed
- 2026-10-02
Plain-English Summary
Ohio HB96 is the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026-2027. From the title, subjects, and status, it does not appear to be a peptide-specific bill or a direct change to compounded peptide access, off-label prescribing, telehealth, NP/naturopathic scope, 503A/503B rules, controlled substances, or prescription monitoring.
Key Points
- No peptide-specific access change is apparent from the bill title or subjects.
- This is a broad Ohio budget bill, not a targeted compounding or prescribing bill.
- No clear change to FDA 503A/503B peptide compounding is identified here.
- No clear telehealth or off-label peptide prescribing expansion is identified here.
- Peptide clinics should still check enrolled text for hidden pharmacy-board funding or rule changes.
What to Watch For
Note
Budget bills can include many policy riders, so pharmacy and health-board provisions should be checked in the enrolled text.
Concern
If the budget funds more pharmacy or medical-board enforcement, peptide clinics may see more scrutiny even without a peptide ban.
Note
Effective dates may vary by section, so clinics should not assume every provision started on June 30, 2025.
Where the Bill Stands
HB96 was enacted, with operating appropriations effective June 30, 2025 and other provisions generally taking effect later.
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