SB 44 Ohio Senate · 135th Legislature (2023-2024)

Require occupational license agency accept electronic application

This bill requires state agencies that issue professional licenses to accept applications submitted electronically through their chosen digital systems. While agencies may still offer paper applications, they cannot mandate that applicants submit physical copies if an electronic option is available. The rule applies to all state departments and offices granting licenses for trades and professions, but it excludes the state supreme court when issuing judicial licenses.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Jun 2023
Senate Passage
Jun 2023
House Passage
Dec 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 7, 2023 Last action Dec 11, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Jun 7, 2023 · House Dec 11, 2024

How they voted

310
Passed
Total votes 31
Jun 7, 2023
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
8
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Dec 11, 2024
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
Jun 20, 2023
Committee
Refer to Committee
lower
Jun 7, 2023
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Feb 8, 2023
Committee
Refer to Committee
upper
Feb 7, 2023
Introduced
Introduced
upper
1 primary · 30 co-sponsors

Sponsors