Ohio House Passes Rep. Deeter Bill to Modernize Ohio Nursing Laws

COLUMBUS, OH – State Representative Kellie Deeter (R-Norwalk) today announced the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 567, legislation to modernize Ohio's nursing laws, streamline regulations, and provide greater clarity for healthcare professionals across the state.

House Bill 567 makes a series of updates to Ohio's nursing statutes, including changes to the Ohio Board of Nursing's advisory structure for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and technical corrections to ensure consistency throughout state law.

“Ohio's nurses play a critical role in providing quality care to patients and families across our state, and it's important that our laws support the work they do every day,” said Rep. Deeter. “This legislation makes commonsense updates to eliminate outdated language, clarify existing regulations, and ensure our nursing laws reflect the needs of today's healthcare professionals.”

The legislation clarifies the structure and responsibilities of the Board of Nursing's Advisory Committee on Advanced Practice Registered Nursing. Additionally, the bill updates provisions related to nursing education programs, licensing, medication administration, and the scope of practice for licensed practical nurses and advanced practice registered nurses.

“These changes may be technical, but they are important to maintaining a clear and effective regulatory framework for Ohio's nursing workforce,” Deeter continued. “By modernizing our laws and removing unnecessary confusion, we can better support the professionals who dedicate their careers to caring for Ohioans.”

House Bill 567 now heads to the Ohio Senate for further consideration.