06/11/2026

PACE Expansion Bill Advances with Strong Committee Support

House Bill 750, The PACE Association of Ohio's legislation to expand access to the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), cleared an important hurdle this week, receiving an 11-1 favorable vote from the House Health Committee.

Sponsored by Representatives Bill Roemer and Andrea White, HB 750 would streamline the PACE site expansion process and support more timely enrollment for eligible older Ohioans seeking access to comprehensive community-based care services.

The committee vote reflects broad bipartisan support for the legislation and included support from House Finance Committee Chair Brian Stewart, a positive signal as the bill continues moving through the legislative process.

Although HB 750 was reported out of committee on June 10, it did not reach the House floor before lawmakers adjourned for summer recess. The timing between committee approval and the House Rules Committee meeting that sets the session agenda left insufficient time for the bill to be scheduled for a floor vote.

House leadership has indicated that HB 750 will be among the first measures considered when the General Assembly returns this fall. Importantly, the delay does not affect the bill's overall legislative trajectory. Even if the bill had passed the House this week, it would not have been referred to a Senate committee until lawmakers returned from recess.

The strong committee vote provides a solid foundation for the next phase of advocacy. The PACE Association of Ohio, supported by LeadingAge Ohio, will continue working with legislative leaders, bill sponsors, and PACE stakeholders throughout the summer to build support and position the legislation for House passage and Senate consideration later this year.