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Introduced
05/27/2025
05/27/2025
In Committee
11/05/2025
11/05/2025
Crossed Over
11/12/2025
11/12/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
136th General Assembly
Bill Summary
To enact section 5.2322 of the Revised Code to designate the third full week of May as "EMS week in Ohio."
AI Summary
This bill establishes a formal state recognition of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) by designating the third full week of May as "EMS Week in Ohio" through the addition of a new section (5.2322) to the Ohio Revised Code. EMS professionals are critical first responders who provide emergency medical care and transportation, often being the first to arrive at medical emergencies, accidents, and other critical situations. By creating this official week of recognition, the bill aims to highlight and honor the important work of emergency medical technicians, paramedics, and other EMS personnel who play a vital role in public safety and healthcare, potentially raising public awareness about their contributions and challenges.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (66)
Jim Hoops (R)*,
Erika White (D)*,
Munira Abdullahi (D),
Cindy Abrams (R),
Rachel Baker (D),
Adam Bird (R),
Sean Brennan (D),
Juanita Brent (D),
Darnell Brewer (D),
Beryl Brown Piccolantonio (D),
Karen Brownlee (D),
Gary Click (R),
Christine Cockley (D),
Jack Daniels (R),
Kellie Deeter (R),
Haraz Ghanbari (R),
Chris Glassburn (D),
Michele Grim (D),
Jennifer Gross (R),
Derrick Hall (D),
Thomas Hall (R),
Mark Hiner (R),
Dani Isaacsohn (D),
Dontavius Jarrells (D),
Marilyn John (R),
Mark Johnson (R),
Angie King (R),
Matthew Kishman (R),
Roy Klopfenstein (R),
Meredith Lawson-Rowe (D),
Beth Lear (R),
Crystal Lett (D),
Brian Lorenz (R),
Gayle Manning (R),
Ty Mathews (R),
Lauren McNally (D),
Joe Miller (D),
Kevin Miller (R),
Melanie Miller (R),
Ismail Mohamed (D),
Scott Oelslager (R),
Bob Peterson (R),
Phil Plummer (R),
Tristan Rader (D),
Sharon Ray (R),
Tracy Richardson (R),
Monica Robb Blasdel (R),
Phil Robinson (D),
Elgin Rogers (D),
Allison Russo (D),
Jodi Salvo (R),
Nick Santucci (R),
Jean Schmidt (R),
Mark Sigrist (D),
Veronica Sims (D),
Anita Somani (D),
Jason Stephens (R),
Bride Sweeney (D),
Eric Synenberg (D),
Cecil Thomas (D),
Desiree Tims (D),
Dan Troy (D),
Terrence Upchurch (D),
Andrea White (R),
Josh Williams (R),
Bernie Willis (R),
Last Action
Senate Rules and Reference E./Hoops, 2nd Hearing, Proponent (11:30:00 3/4/2026 Senate Chamber) (on 03/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb311 |
| Analysis - As Passed By House | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=26661 |
| Fiscal Note - As Passed By House | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=26633 |
| BillText | https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/hb311/02_PH/pdf/ |
| BillText | https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/hb311/01_RH/pdf/ |
| Fiscal Note - As Reported By House Committee | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=26455 |
| Analysis - As Reported By House Committee | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=26459 |
| Analysis - As Introduced | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=25719 |
| Fiscal Note - As Introduced | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=25492 |
| BillText | https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/hb311/00_IN/pdf/ |
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