Beth Liston

This week, state Senators Beth Liston (D-Dublin) and Louis W. Blessing, III (R-Colerain Township) announced the introduction of legislation to establish a Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program, giving more Ohio workers access to paid leave when they need it most.

Today, state Senator Beth Liston (D-Dublin) and state Senator Louis Blessing (R-Colerain Twp.) announced the introduction of legislation to move the Department of Medicaid from a managed care organization (MCO) model to an Administrative Services Organization (ASO) model. This shift will reduce administrative costs tied to MCOs by creating a simplified system, resulting in increased physician participation, reduced ER and urgent care visits, and better health outcomes for Ohioans.

Today, state Senator Beth Liston (D-Dublin) announced the introduction of legislation to ensure Ohioans in nursing facilities receive the needed direct care services to which they are entitled by excluding activities like billing or compliance reviews that do not involve taking care of residents from the hours of care nursing homes are required to provide.

Today, state Senator Beth Liston (D-Dublin) voted against Senate Bill 293, a bill that eliminates the grace period for mail-in ballots to be received.

Today, state Senators Beth Liston (D-Dublin) and Hearcel F. Craig (D-Columbus) introduced a bill that would require long-term and residential care facilities to provide nurse aides with at least two hours of dementia-specific training as part of their competency evaluation and annual in-service education. The Department of Health will approve evidence-based training programs, such as those offered by the Alzheimer's Association, focused on communication, behavior management, and person-centered care.

Today, state Senator Beth Liston (D-Dublin), joined by the entire Senate Democratic Caucus, voted against Senate Bill 172. The bill declares that individuals who are, or are suspected of being, unlawfully present in the U.S. are not protected from arrest, even without a warrant.

Today, state Senator Beth Liston (D-Dublin) voted against House Bill 96, the Senate Republicans' version of the state operating budget.

Today, state Senators Beth Liston (D-Dublin) and Susan Manchester (R-Waynesfield) introduced a bipartisan bill that would stop health insurers from using copay accumulator programs. The bill ensures that all payments, whether made by a patient or on their behalf, count toward the patient's out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs.

Today, state Senators Beth Liston (D-Dublin) and Terry Johnson (R-McDermott) announced the introduction of legislation to prohibit non-medical switching.