HB 670 Ohio House · 135th Legislature (2023-2024)

Change physician assistant job title; make related changes

This bill changes the official job title for physician assistants from "physician assistant" to "physician associate" in Ohio state law. The legislation updates numerous sections of the Revised Code to reflect this new terminology and adjusts related definitions for other advanced practice nurses. Additionally, the bill expands the list of qualified medical professionals who can perform physical and psychiatric examinations for state civil service applicants, including those seeking employment as police officers or firefighters. These changes apply to various licensing boards and state agencies that regulate or employ these healthcare workers.
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Oct 2024
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Introduced Oct 2, 2024 Last action Nov 12, 2024
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