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Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
11/19/2025
11/19/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
136th General Assembly
Bill Summary
To amend sections 101.63, 103.27, 1531.40, 1533.631, 1533.72, 1561.11, 1561.13, 1561.15, 1561.23, 1561.26, 1563.24, 1565.04, 1565.05, 1565.06, 3319.2213, 3319.51, 3701.83, 3704.14, 3748.01, 3748.04, 3748.11, 3748.13, 3748.16, 3773.31, 3773.33, 3773.34, 3773.35, 3773.36, 3773.37, 3773.38, 3773.39, 3773.40, 3773.41, 3773.42, 3773.421, 3773.43, 3773.45, 3773.51, 3773.52, 3773.53, 3773.54, 3773.55, 3773.56, 3773.57, 3773.59, 3776.05, 4730.10, 4730.14, 4731.294, 4759.08, 4764.05, 4764.08, 4771.02, 4771.05, 4771.07, 4771.08, 4771.09, 4771.10, 4771.11, 4771.12, 4771.13, 4771.14, 4771.16, 4771.18, 4771.21, 4771.22, 4771.23, 4774.03, 4774.06, and 4774.11; to enact sections 3748.131 and 3773.341; and to repeal sections 1561.17, 3748.12, and 3748.121 of the Revised Code to revise and streamline the state's occupational regulations.
AI Summary
This bill aims to revise and streamline the state's occupational regulations by amending numerous existing sections of the Revised Code, enacting new ones, and repealing others. Key changes include updating licensing fees for various professions such as commercial nuisance wild animal controllers, wholesale fish dealers, and professional boxers, with some fees being reduced. The bill also modifies requirements for continuing education for home inspectors, increases the number of hours required, and adjusts the timeframe for completion. Additionally, it clarifies the roles and responsibilities within the Ohio Athletic Commission, transferring some duties to the Administrator of Athletics and making changes to how tough man and tough guy contests are regulated. The bill also addresses the licensing of athlete agents, including registration fees and continuing education requirements, and revises regulations for radiologist assistants and environmental health specialists. Overall, the legislation seeks to modernize and simplify the state's occupational licensing framework.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (34)
Sarah Fowler Arthur (R)*,
Mark Hiner (R)*,
Juanita Brent (D),
Jamie Callender (R),
Thad Claggett (R),
Gary Click (R),
Kellie Deeter (R),
Ron Ferguson (R),
Haraz Ghanbari (R),
Derrick Hall (D),
Thomas Hall (R),
Adam Holmes (R),
Marilyn John (R),
Mark Johnson (R),
Roy Klopfenstein (R),
Brian Lorenz (R),
Adam Mathews (R),
Melanie Miller (R),
Johnathan Newman (R),
Bob Peterson (R),
Phil Plummer (R),
Sharon Ray (R),
Bill Roemer (R),
Allison Russo (D),
Jean Schmidt (R),
Veronica Sims (D),
D.J. Swearingen (R),
Eric Synenberg (D),
Cecil Thomas (D),
Terrence Upchurch (D),
Josh Williams (R),
Bernie Willis (R),
Heidi Workman (R),
Tom Young (R),
Last Action
Re-referred: Government Oversight and Reform (on 02/18/2026)
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