HB 303 Ohio House · 135th Legislature (2023-2024)

Establish a process to revise EMS training subjects

This bill establishes a formal process for first responders, EMTs, and paramedics to petition the state board for the inclusion of new topics in their training and continuing education programs. It also updates regulations for medication aides working in nursing homes and residential care facilities by clarifying which prescription medications they can administer under nurse supervision. Specifically, the law allows aides to give oral, topical, and certain other medications, including Schedule II controlled substances and insulin, while prohibiting them from performing injections other than insulin, calculating dosages, or splitting pills. Additionally, the bill sets rules requiring the board to base training program durations on calendar days and to restrict clinical practice in facilities facing real and present dangers until safety issues are resolved.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2023
Committee Review
Jun 2024
House Passage
Jun 2024
Senate Passage
Dec 2024
Governor
Introduced Oct 18, 2023 Last action Dec 11, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Dec 11, 2024 · House Jun 12, 2024

How they voted

310
Passed
Total votes 31
Dec 11, 2024
D Democratic7
7 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican24
24 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
9
Key actions
3
Committee
2
Amendments
1
Dec 11, 2024
Lower · Passed
Concurred in Senate amendments
lower
Dec 11, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Jun 25, 2024
Committee
Refer to Committee
upper
Jun 12, 2024
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
Oct 24, 2023
Committee
Refer to Committee
lower
Oct 18, 2023
Introduced
Introduced
lower
2 primary · 45 co-sponsors

Sponsors