Bill > HB440

This bill modifies Ohio's nursing regulations regarding criminal records checks and the Board of Nursing's authority to take disciplinary actions. The bill expands the list of individuals who must submit to criminal records checks, including those applying for various nursing licenses, certificates, and those under board investigation. It requires individuals to submit fingerprints and request federal background information as part of the check. The bill also clarifies that criminal records check results are confidential and can only be used by specific entities for particular purposes, such as determining licensure eligibility or investigating potential disciplinary actions. Additionally, the bill provides more detailed guidelines for the Board of Nursing's disciplinary procedures, including how criminal records can be used in decision-making, and emphasizes protecting the confidentiality of investigation-related information. The legislation is declared an emergency measure, with the stated purpose of preserving the confidentiality of criminal records check information and restricting access to only relevant parties, thereby going into immediate effect to protect public safety and individual privacy.

Health and Social Services

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb440