HB 423 OH
Regulate practice of surgical assistants, surgical technologists
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Summary
Ohio House Bill 423 establishes state regulation of surgical assistants and surgical technologists, currently unregulated professions in Ohio. The bill creates new licensing and certification requirements for these surgical professionals through extensive amendments to the Ohio Revised Code. The bill establishes standards of practice, education requirements, and oversight mechanisms for surgical assistants and surgical technologists working in operating rooms and surgical settings across the state.
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Official abstract
To amend sections 109.572, 4731.051, 4731.07, 4731.071, 4731.224, 4731.2210, 4731.24, 4731.25, 4731.251, 4776.01, and 4776.20 and to enact sections 3702.3013, 3727.26, 4787.01, 4787.02, 4787.03, 4787.04, 4787.05, 4787.06, 4787.07, 4787.08, 4787.09, 4787.10, 4787.11, 4787.12, 4787.13, 4787.14, 4787.15, 4787.16, 4787.17, 4787.18, 4787.19, 4787.20, 4787.21, 4787.22, and 4787.99 of the Revised Code to regulate the practice of surgical assistants and surgical technologists.
Sponsor (1)
- Kellie Deeter Republican · primary
Action history (6)
- Aug 25, 2025 Introduced · lower
- Sep 15, 2025 Referred to committee · lower
- May 13, 2026 Reported - Substitute · lower
- May 13, 2026 Passed · lower
- May 19, 2026 Introduced · upper
- May 20, 2026 Referred to committee · upper
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