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HB253Introduced in the House

License advanced practice respiratory therapists

EngrossedSenate Health

Introduced by Marilyn John, District 76

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Official description

To amend sections 2305.234, 2925.01, 2925.23, 2925.55, 2925.56, 3701.048, 3701.74, 3715.872, 3719.121, 3719.13, 3719.81, 4729.01, 4729.51, 4731.22, 4731.2210, 4731.25, 4743.09, 4755.48, 4761.01, 4761.03, 4761.032, 4761.06, 4761.061, 4761.07, 4761.09, 4761.13, 4761.14, 4761.17, 4761.30, 4761.99, 4765.51, 4769.01, 5123.47, 5164.95, and 5903.12 and to enact sections 4761.033, 4761.20, 4761.21, 4761.31, 4761.311, 4761.32, 4761.33, 4761.34, 4761.35, 4761.36, 4761.37, 4761.38, 4761.39, 4761.391, 4761.40, 4761.41, 4761.42, 4761.44, 4761.45, 4761.46, and 4761.49 of the Revised Code to license advanced practice respiratory therapists.

Where it stands

Referred to committee: Health

November 19, 2025

How did lawmakers vote?

HouseStage: House Passed · November 12, 2025

96

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0

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0

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Bill history

  1. Introduced

  2. Referred to committee: Health

  3. Reported - Substitute: Health

  4. Passed

  5. Introduced

  6. Referred to committee: Health

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