An Ohio diet pill ban proposed under House Bill 943 would stop retailers from selling certain weight-loss and muscle-building supplements to anyone under 18. The bill was introduced on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, by Reps. Jodi Salvo of Bolivar and Rachel Baker of Cincinnati.

Ohio Diet Pill Ban Would Apply to Stores and Online Sellers

According to the Ohio Legislature’s HB 943 bill page, the proposal would amend Ohio law to prohibit the sale of over-the-counter diet pills and dietary supplements for weight loss or muscle building to minors.

Retailers would have to verify a buyer’s age with identification unless the person appears to be at least 25 years old. Online sellers and delivery services would also face added requirements, including database age checks and signature-on-delivery rules requiring photo ID.

Violations could bring fines of up to $1,000.

Which Supplements Would Be Covered?

House Bill 943 targets supplements marketed or represented for weight loss or muscle building. The proposal directs the Ohio Department of Agriculture to review ingredients and marketing claims when deciding whether a product falls under the proposed law.

Ingredients named in the bill include creatine, green tea extract, raspberry ketone, garcinia cambogia and green coffee bean extract. Products containing steroids or FDA-approved ingredients for weight loss or muscle building would also be restricted.

Public-Health Concerns Behind the Bill

Public-health researchers have raised concerns that over-the-counter diet pills and muscle-building supplements are not regulated as tightly as prescription drugs and may be promoted to young people struggling with body image. Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has noted that some products have been linked to serious health risks and that use of these products has also been associated with higher eating-disorder risk among youth and young adults.

Supporters of similar restrictions say age limits may help reduce access to products marketed around rapid weight loss or muscle gain. Critics have warned that broad definitions could complicate enforcement and affect commonly used supplements.

Latest Committee Status

HB 943 was referred to the Ohio House Children and Human Services Committee on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. No committee hearing date for the bill was found in the public records reviewed.

The bill must still move through the legislative process before any restrictions can take effect. Public testimony may be considered if the committee schedules hearings.