HB 238 Ohio House · 135th Legislature (2023-2024)

Regards occupational regulations

HB 238 updates Ohio's occupational regulations by clarifying definitions for licenses, certifications, and personal qualifications required for various professions. The bill establishes a mandatory review cycle for state licensing boards, requiring them to expire after six years unless renewed by the legislature, which would automatically allow individuals to practice their professions without a license. It also redefines what constitutes an "agency" for government purposes and adjusts the membership of the Ohio Housing Finance Agency while removing certain suspended insurance laws. These changes aim to streamline state oversight and ensure periodic evaluation of regulatory bodies that control professional entry requirements.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2024
House Passage
Feb 2024
Senate Passage
Dec 2024
Governor
Introduced Jul 11, 2023 Last action Dec 18, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Dec 11, 2024 · House Feb 7, 2024

How they voted

247
Passed
Total votes 31
Dec 11, 2024
D Democratic7
7 Nay
100% Nay
R Republican24
24 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
9
Key actions
3
Committee
2
Amendments
1
Dec 18, 2024
Lower · Passed
Concurred in Senate amendments
lower
Dec 11, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Feb 28, 2024
Committee
Refer to Committee
upper
Feb 7, 2024
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
Sep 12, 2023
Committee
Refer to Committee
lower
Jul 11, 2023
Introduced
Introduced
lower
2 primary · 24 co-sponsors

Sponsors