HB 253: License advanced practice respiratory therapists
This bill aims to license advanced practice respiratory therapists in the state of Ohio. It would amend existing laws to include respiratory therapists in the list of licensed professionals, creating new requirements for licensure, education, and practice. The bill would establish a new set of standards for advanced practice respiratory therapists, including education, training, and continuing education requirements. The new licenses would allow respiratory therapists to work independently or as part of a healthcare team, and would provide greater autonomy and flexibility in their practice. The bill also establishes a process for licensure, including exams, background checks, and ongoing education requirements. Overall, the bill seeks to improve patient care and advance the profession of respiratory therapy in Ohio.
| Nov. 19, 2025 | Referred to committee: Health |
| Nov. 18, 2025 | Introduced |
| Nov. 12, 2025 | Passed |
| Nov. 05, 2025 | Reported - Substitute: Health |
| May. 07, 2025 | Referred to committee: Health |
As Passed by the House
136th General Assembly
Regular Session
Sub. H. B. No. 253
2025-2026
Representatives John, Young
Cosponsors: Representatives Schmidt, Somani, Barhorst, Brennan, Brownlee, Hall, D., Lawson-Rowe, Mathews, T., Newman, Plummer, Ray, Russo, Sigrist, Sims, Tims, White, A., Williams, Willis, Workman
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.
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That 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 be amended and 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 be enacted to read as follows:
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