SB 95 Ohio Senate · 135th Legislature (2023-2024)

Authorize the operation of remote dispensing pharmacies

This bill expands the role of licensed pharmacists by allowing them to dispense medications remotely and administer specific long-acting injections, such as those for addiction treatment, HIV, and mental health conditions. To qualify for these expanded duties, pharmacists must complete specialized training, maintain current basic life-support certification, and operate under strict protocols established by a physician. The legislation also outlines clear procedures for obtaining patient consent, ordering and evaluating necessary drug tests, and monitoring patients for adverse reactions after administration.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
Committee Review
Jun 2024
Senate Passage
Dec 2024
House Passage
Dec 2024
Governor
Introduced Mar 23, 2023 Last action Dec 18, 2024
Floor votes · Senate May 22, 2024 · House Dec 10, 2024

How they voted

310
Passed
Total votes 31
May 22, 2024
D Democratic7
7 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican24
24 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
3
Committee
2
Dec 18, 2024
Upper · Passed
Concurred in House amendments
upper
Dec 10, 2024
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
Jun 11, 2024
Committee
Refer to Committee
lower
May 22, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Mar 29, 2023
Committee
Refer to Committee
upper
Mar 23, 2023
Introduced
Introduced
upper
1 primary · 42 co-sponsors

Sponsors