Regulate practice of surgical assistants, surgical technologists

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill requires ambulatory surgical centers and hospitals in Ohio to hire surgical assistants and surgical technologists only if they have recent Ohio practice or certification from approved national bodies. Facilities in regions that cannot recruit enough qualified staff may apply for a waiver from the director of health. The director can enforce compliance, adopt implementing rules, and the law becomes effective three years after enactment.

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Hearings

• House Health: H. B. No. 423, H. B. No. 525, H. B. No. 692
  House Health · May 13, 2026
• House Health: H. B. No. 347, H. B. No. 423, H. B. No. 561
  House Health · Mar 18, 2026
• House Health: H. B. No. 8, H. B. No. 437, H. B. No. 479, S. B. No. 18, Am. S. B. No. 137, H. B. No. 578, H. B. No. 567, H. B. No. 423, H. B. No. 347
  House Health · Feb 18, 2026
• House Health: H. B. No. 423, H. B. No. 324, H. B. No. 578, H. B. No. 437, H. B. No. 479, H. B. No. 172, H. B. No. 353
  House Health · Nov 19, 2025
• House Health: H. B. No. 257, H. B. No. 377, H. B. No. 398, H. B. No. 423, H. B. No. 440
  House Health · Sep 17, 2025

History

1. May 20, 2026Referred to committee
2. May 19, 2026Introduced
3. May 13, 2026Reported - Substitute
4. May 13, 2026Passed
5. Sep 15, 2025Referred to committee
6. Aug 25, 2025Introduced

Sponsors

• Kellie Deeter (R) · sponsor

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