SB 343 OH
Regards workers' compensation coverage-urban search and rescue
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Summary
This bill amends Ohio's workers' compensation law to provide coverage for members of urban search and rescue units who render assistance in Ohio at the request of the state's Emergency Management Agency Executive Director. The bill establishes workers' compensation protections for USAR members who are deployed to assist with emergency response operations within the state. The legislation ensures that individuals serving in these rescue operations are covered under Ohio's workers' compensation system.
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Official abstract
To amend sections 5502.29 and 5502.41 and to enact section 5502.301 of the Revised Code regarding workers' compensation coverage for a member of an urban search and rescue unit rendering assistance in Ohio at the request of the state's Emergency Management Agency Executive Director.
Sponsor (1)
- Nathan H. Manning Republican · primary
Action history (6)
- Jan 22, 2026 Introduced · upper
- Feb 11, 2026 Referred to committee · upper
- May 13, 2026 Reported - Amended · upper
- May 20, 2026 Passed · upper
- May 26, 2026 Introduced · lower
- May 27, 2026 Referred to committee · lower
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