Healthcare (Healthcare Workforce)

signed · Ohio · House Jun 9, 2026

HB 52: Revise the practice of certified registered nurse anesthetists

To amend sections 4723.01, 4723.43, 4723.432, 4729.01, 4731.27, 4731.35, and 4761.17; to enact new section 4723.433 and section 4731.513; and to repeal sections 4723.433, 4723.434, and 4723.435 of the Revised Code to revise the law governing the practice of certified registered nurse anesthetists.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill revises laws governing the practice of certified registered nurse anesthetists, a type of medical professional, indicating an effort to advance or strengthen health services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing

in committee · Ohio · House Oct 1, 2025

HB 449: Enact the Better Access to Health Care Act

To amend sections 1751.67, 2133.211, 3313.539, 3707.511, 3727.06, 3923.233, 3923.301, 3923.63, 3923.64, 4723.01, 4723.02, 4723.06, 4723.07, 4723.24, 4723.28, 4723.36, 4723.41, 4723.42, 4723.43, 4723.431, 4723.44, 4723.46, 4723.481, 4723.482, 4723.483, 4723.493, 4723.50, 4731.27, 4761.17, and 5164.07; to enact section 4723.439; and to repeal sections 4723.45 and 5164.73 of the Revised Code to modify the laws governing the practice of advanced practice registered nurses and to name this act the Better Access to Health Care Act.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill's title, "Better Access to Health Care Act," directly indicates an intent to improve healthcare access, further supported by modifying laws for advanced practice registered nurses.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill modifies occupational licensing and regulations for advanced practice registered nurses, directly impacting their employment standards and professional scope, likely advancing their roles.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing

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passed · Ohio · House May 7, 2025

HR 87: No title provided

House Resolution 87 designates May 6-12, 2025, as Nurses and Health Professionals Week in the State of Ohio. This resolution aims to commemorate the contributions of nurses and other health professionals.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill commemorates nurses and health professionals, a core component of the healthcare system, acknowledging their contributions.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill designates a week to commemorate nurses and health professionals, acknowledging their contributions. This is a positive recognition for a segment of the labor force.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce

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in committee · Ohio · House Jun 9, 2026

HB 530: Establish the Long-term Care Workforce Study Commission

HB 530 establishes the Long-term Care Workforce Study Commission to examine challenges in the long-term care sector. The commission will study issues like staffing shortages, training needs, and retention strategies affecting facilities and workers. This bill directly impacts long-term care providers and their employees by creating a formal process to assess workforce gaps and inform future policy decisions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareHB 530 establishes a commission to study long-term care workforce challenges, aiming to inform future policies that strengthen health services and support medical professionals.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes a commission to study staffing, training, and retention strategies for the long-term care workforce, aiming to inform future policies that could improve worker conditions.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Long-Term Care Public Employees

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in committee · Ohio · House Oct 1, 2025

HB 474: Enact the Ohio Dementia Care Training Act for Nurse Aides

HB 474, the Ohio Dementia Care Training Act for Nurse Aides, requires nurse aides working in Ohio healthcare facilities to complete specialized dementia care training. This bill directly affects nurse aides employed in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other long-term care settings across the state. The key provision mandates that facilities ensure all nurse aides receive this training, which focuses on understanding and supporting patients with dementia. The law updates Ohio Revised Code sections 3721.28-3721.30 to establish this new training requirement.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareHB 474 mandates specialized dementia care training for nurse aides, directly improving the quality of health services for patients in long-term care facilities.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates specialized dementia care training for nurse aides, enhancing professional development and employment standards in the healthcare sector.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Long-Term Care

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in committee · Ohio · House Oct 22, 2025

HB 535: Regards hospital-wide nursing care comm., nursing staffing plans

To amend sections 3727.50, 3727.51, 3727.52, 3727.54, 3727.55, and 3727.56; to enact new section 3727.53 and section 4123.293; and to repeal section 3727.53 of the Revised Code to revise the law governing hospital-wide nursing care committees and hospital nursing services staffing plans.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareHB 535 revises laws for hospital nursing care committees and staffing plans, which directly strengthens health services and supports medical professionals within the healthcare system.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill revises laws governing hospital-wide nursing care committees and nursing staffing plans, directly impacting nurses' working conditions and workplace safety.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Hospitals

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Oct 1, 2025

SB 258: Enact the Better Access to Health Care Act

To amend sections 1751.67, 2133.211, 3313.539, 3707.511, 3727.06, 3923.233, 3923.301, 3923.63, 3923.64, 4723.01, 4723.02, 4723.06, 4723.07, 4723.24, 4723.28, 4723.36, 4723.41, 4723.42, 4723.43, 4723.431, 4723.44, 4723.46, 4723.481, 4723.482, 4723.483, 4723.493, 4723.50, 4731.27, 4761.17, and 5164.07; to enact section 4723.439; and to repeal sections 4723.45 and 5164.73 of the Revised Code to modify the laws governing the practice of advanced practice registered nurses and to name this act the Better Access to Health Care Act.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill's title, 'Better Access to Health Care Act,' explicitly indicates its intent to improve access, and its summary focuses on modifying laws for advanced practice registered nurses, which typically enhances healthcare delivery.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill modifies laws governing the practice of advanced practice registered nurses, directly impacting their occupational standards and employment within the healthcare sector.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing

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in committee · Ohio · House Oct 15, 2025

HB 508: Enact the Better Access to Health Care Act

To amend sections 1751.67, 2133.211, 3313.539, 3707.511, 3727.06, 3923.233, 3923.301, 3923.63, 3923.64, 4723.01, 4723.02, 4723.06, 4723.07, 4723.24, 4723.28, 4723.36, 4723.41, 4723.42, 4723.43, 4723.431, 4723.44, 4723.46, 4723.481, 4723.482, 4723.483, 4723.493, 4723.50, 4731.27, 4761.17, and 5164.07; to enact section 4723.439; and to repeal sections 4723.45 and 5164.73 of the Revised Code to modify the laws governing the practice of advanced practice registered nurses and to name this act the Better Access to Health Care Act.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill's title, 'Better Access to Health Care Act,' explicitly indicates an intent to improve healthcare. It modifies laws for advanced practice registered nurses, which typically improves patient access to care.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill modifies laws governing advanced practice registered nurses, likely expanding their scope of practice, which strengthens their professional roles and employment.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing

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in committee · Ohio · House Oct 22, 2025

HB 521: Enact the Ohio Nurse Workforce and Safe Patient Act

To amend sections 3333.28, 3722.01, 4723.489, 4730.203, and 4772.092; to enact sections 3333.27, 3722.21, 3722.22, 3722.23, 3722.24, 3722.25, 3722.26, 3722.27, 3722.28, 3722.29, 3722.30, 3722.31, 3722.32, 3722.33, 3722.34, 3722.35, 3722.36, 3722.37, 3722.38, 3722.39, and 3722.40; and to repeal sections 3727.50, 3727.51, 3727.52, 3727.53, 3727.54, 3727.55, 3727.56, and 3727.57 of the Revised Code to require hospitals to establish and comply with registered nurse staffing plans that protect patient safety, to create the Nursing Student Loan-to-Grant Program, to make an appropriation, and to name this act the Ohio Nurse Workforce and Safe Patient Act.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill's subject includes 'Finance and Appropriations,' indicating it likely involves state funding or fiscal measures to support the essential 'Ohio Nurse Workforce and Safe Patient Act.'85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe 'Ohio Nurse Workforce Act' aims to strengthen the nursing profession. Amending higher education code (3333.xx) suggests support for nurse education programs within higher education.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareHB 521 requires hospitals to establish and comply with registered nurse staffing plans to protect patients, directly strengthening health services and patient safety.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill requires hospitals to establish and comply with registered nurse staffing plans, which directly improves workplace safety and employment standards for nurses.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid Student Health Healthcare Workforce

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