Designate Ameloblastoma Awareness Day

Legislative Analysis

Ohio Citizen's Audit

Bill:	S. B. No. 27
General Assembly:	136
Introduced:	January 22, 2025

Designate Ameloblastoma Awareness Day

1. Primary Purpose of the Bill

This bill designates March 20th of each year as 'Ameloblastoma Awareness Day' in Ohio to help raise public awareness about this rare, noncancerous jaw tumor.

HealthState Commemorations

2. Changes to Existing Law

ORC Sec. 5.2540

Creates a new section of law to officially designate March 20th as 'Ameloblastoma Awareness Day'.

3. Key Information for Citizens

🗳️ What You Need to Know

• March 20th is officially recognized as Ameloblastoma Awareness Day in Ohio.
• The designation aims to increase public knowledge and understanding of ameloblastoma, a rare type of tumor that grows in the jaw.

4. Entities Affected

• Ohio residents
• Healthcare professionals
• Patients diagnosed with ameloblastoma
• Health advocacy organizations

5. Regulatory Impact & Enforcement

Agency Authority:

Not applicable

Penalties & Mandates:

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Implementation Timeline:

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6. Estimated Fiscal Impact

State Revenue Impact

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Local Government Impact

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Implementation Costs

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Net Annual Fiscal Effect

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Sponsors

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Primary Sponsors

Terry Johnson

District 14

Chamber Senate

Party Republican

Co-Sponsors

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Health Type: Senate Bills: 171 Members: 7

Health Type: House Bills: 76 Members: 13

Status Changes

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House	Senate	Governor
Introduced Mar 06 2025 Referred to committee Mar 19 2025 Reported May 21 2025 Vote Result Favorable Passage Passed Jun 04 2025 Vote Result Passed	Introduced Jan 22 2025 Referred to committee Jan 29 2025 Reported Feb 19 2025 Vote Result Favorable Passage Passed Mar 05 2025 Vote Result Passed Sent to Governor Jun 24 2025	Sent To The Governor Jun 24 2025 Signed By The Governor Jul 01 2025 Effective Sep 30 2025

Documents

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