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Ohio House Approves Bill Establishing Advanced Practice Respiratory Therapist Designation

State Representatives Marilyn John (R-Richland County) and Tom Young (R-Washington Twp.) today announced that legislation they championed that creates an advanced licensure pathway for respiratory therapists passed through the Ohio House of Representatives. 

 
 
Ohio House Approves Bill Establishing Advanced Practice Respiratory Therapist Designation

State Representatives Marilyn John (R-Richland County) and Tom Young (R-Washington Twp.) today announced that legislation they championed that creates an advanced licensure pathway for respiratory therapists passed through the Ohio House of Representatives. 

 
 
Ohio House Passes "Joshua Alert" Bill to Protect Vulnerable Children

COLUMBUS, OH – State Representative Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester) this week announced that the Ohio House of Representatives have passed House Bill 359, legislation to establish the Joshua Alert — a statewide emergency alert system designed to protect children with autism and other developmental disabilities who go missing.

 
 
Bill addresses use of drones by law enforcement and modernization of Ohio's aviation infrastructure
November 13, 2025
Ohio House Passes Bill to Address Evolving Technology and Air Mobility Landscape

COLUMBUS – State Representative Bernie Willis (R-Springfield) is pleased to announce that the Ohio House of Representatives yesterday passed House Bill 251, legislation to address two key areas related to the rapidly evolving air mobility landscape in Ohio. 

 
 
Representatives Odioso, Lorenz Introduce Kratom Consumer Protection Act

COLUMBUS, OH – State Representatives Mike Odioso (R-Green Twp.) and Brian Lorenz (R-Powell) today introduced the Kratom Consumer Protection Act – House Bill 587, legislation designed to protect Ohioans from dangerous synthetic kratom products.

 
 
Legislation would grant a tax deduction and college recognition for health care sharing members
November 12, 2025
Ohio House Passes Health Care Sharing Ministries Freedom to Share Act

State Representative Angie King (R-Celina) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 21 – legislation that updates Ohio law to clarify health care sharing ministries are not considered insurance businesses and are exempt from state insurance laws and regulations. 

 
 
Ohio House Passes Representative Richardson's Bill to Expand Access to Lifesaving Allergy Medication in Schools

COLUMBUS, OH – State Representative Tracy Richardson (R-Marysville) today announced the passage of House Bill 462, legislation that ensures students with severe allergies have access to the most up-to-date, lifesaving treatment options for anaphylaxis while at school or school-sponsored activities.

 
 
Representatives Josh Williams and Melanie Miller Provide Sponsor Testimony for the Paid Parental Leave Act

State Representatives Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.) and Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) recently provided sponsor testimony for House Bill 231, the Paid Parental Leave Act – legislation to support Ohio families and incentivize employers to offer paid parental leave.

 
 
Representatives Odioso, Lorenz Introduce Kratom Consumer Protection Act

State Representatives Mike Odioso (R-Green Twp.) and Brian Lorenz (R-Powell) today introduced the Kratom Consumer Protection Act – House Bill 587, legislation designed to protect Ohioans from dangerous synthetic kratom products.

 
 
Governor DeWine Signs House Bill 44 Into Law

State Representative Kevin Miller (R-Newark) is pleased to announce that House Bill 44, legislation to grant local police departments the power to fill vacant civil service positions without unnecessary exams, was officially signed into law by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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