Manning's Pre-Natal Care Legislation Signed into Law

State Rep. Gayle Manning (R-North Ridgeville) announces that House Bill 11, legislation that addresses infant mortality, was signed into law today. The goal of the bipartisan legislation is to reduce infant mortality and improve the health of mothers and children across the state. Manning and State Rep. Stephanie Howse (D-Cleveland) are both joint sponsors.

“Today is a great day for Ohioans,” said Manning. “With this bipartisan bill becoming law, we are that much closer to addressing the problems of infant mortality to help mothers and children across our state.”

The bill would expand tobacco cessation programs and increase lead education and support group pre-natal healthcare programs, which hopefully results in decreasing the chances of infant illness or death, as well as to improve the health of mothers. The bill also decreases the state share of Medicaid spending dollars while increasing the federal share of Medicaid dollars. It will allow Ohio to utilize the state share savings to help balance the budget.

“This is an investment in Ohio’s families and once this law begins to be implemented it is our hope these issues will be better addressed,” said Manning. “This legislation helps reduce infant mortality and increase access to health care for those who so desperately need it.”

House Bill 11 is one of the bipartisan priority bills for the 133rd General Assembly, legislation that builds pillars for a stronger Ohio.