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HB 59: Revise and streamline the state's occupational regulations

Ohio · House · 136th General Assembly (2025–2026) · last verified October 5, 2026

What HB 59 does, verified October 5, 2026

The bill aims to revise and streamline Ohio's occupational regulations. It repeals outdated sections and enacts new ones to improve the state's workforce management. The new regulations will help to clarify and standardize the rules for various occupations, making it easier for workers and employers to comply. The bill also introduces new sections to address specific areas of concern, ensuring a fair and efficient labor market. Overall, the goal is to create a more streamlined and effective system for managing occupations in Ohio.

Bill journey
✓IntroducedComplete
✓In CommitteeComplete
✓First Chamber FloorComplete
4Second ChamberCurrent
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: Re-referred: Government Oversight and Reform (2026-02-18)Alert me
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Juanita BrentJamie CallenderThaddeus ClaggettGary ClickKellie DeeterRon FergusonHaraz GhanbariDerrick HallThomas HallAdam HolmesMarilyn JohnMark Johnson
Recent actions7 total · showing 5
Feb. 18, 2026Re-referred: Government Oversight and Reform
Feb. 11, 2026Referred to committee: General Government
Nov. 25, 2025Introduced
Nov. 19, 2025Passed
Nov. 18, 2025Reported - Substitute: General Government
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