Anita Somani
Candidate for State Representative, 8th District
Background
- Lives in
- Dublin
- Campaign website
- drsomani4ohio.com
State representative for District 8, in her second term, and an OB-GYN at OhioHealth who has practiced in Columbus for three decades. She is ranking member of the House Health Committee.
Documented positions
Public safety
Sponsored requiring trigger locks with dealer firearm sales.In office
A primary sponsor of House Bill 337 (136th General Assembly), titled "Require firearm sale by federal dealer to include trigger lock". Status on the Ohio House site: As Introduced.
ReportAnita Somani — Legislation, Ohio House of RepresentativesGovernment record · Ohio House of Representatives · Primary Sponsored Bills: H. B. No. 337 · ohiohouse.gov
“Require firearm sale by federal dealer to include trigger lock”
Education
Sponsored income limits on EdChoice expansion scholarships.In office
A primary sponsor of House Bill 643 (136th General Assembly), titled "Limit EdChoice expansion scholarship based on income". Status on the Ohio House site: As Introduced.
ReportAnita Somani — Legislation, Ohio House of RepresentativesGovernment record · Ohio House of Representatives · Primary Sponsored Bills: H. B. No. 643 · ohiohouse.gov
“Limit EdChoice expansion scholarship based on income”
Health & human services
Sponsored the Reproductive Care Act.In office
A primary sponsor of House Bill 128 (136th General Assembly), titled "Enact the Reproductive Care Act". Status on the Ohio House site: As Introduced.
ReportAnita Somani — Legislation, Ohio House of RepresentativesGovernment record · Ohio House of Representatives · Primary Sponsored Bills: H. B. No. 128 · ohiohouse.gov
“Enact the Reproductive Care Act”
Sponsored HB 237 protecting IVF and assisted reproduction.In office
A primary sponsor of House Bill 237 (136th General Assembly), titled "Protect assisted reproduction care". Status on the Ohio House site: As Introduced.
ReportAnita Somani — Legislation, Ohio House of RepresentativesGovernment record · Ohio House of Representatives · Primary Sponsored Bills: H. B. No. 237 · ohiohouse.gov
“Protect assisted reproduction care”
Sponsored creating a state health insurance reinsurance program.In office
A primary sponsor of House Bill 904 (136th General Assembly), titled "Establish a reinsurance program". Status on the Ohio House site: As Introduced.
ReportAnita Somani — Legislation, Ohio House of RepresentativesGovernment record · Ohio House of Representatives · Primary Sponsored Bills: H. B. No. 904 · ohiohouse.gov
“Establish a reinsurance program”
All sources (4)
- 2026 General Election Candidates (revised September 22, 2026)
Election filing · Franklin County Board of Elections · vote.franklincountyohio.gov
- 2026 General Election Candidates (revised September 22, 2026) — Franklin County Board of Elections
Election filing · Franklin County Board of Elections · Sep 22, 2026 · vote.franklincountyohio.gov
- Anita Somani — Biography, Ohio House of Representatives
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · ohiohouse.gov
- Anita Somani — Legislation, Ohio House of Representatives
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · ohiohouse.gov
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