What does Ohio Senate Bill SB 60 do?

SB 60: License certified mental health assistants

When was Ohio Senate Bill SB 60 introduced?

SB 60 was introduced on Feb 16, 2023.

Has Ohio Senate Bill SB 60 passed the Senate?

Yes, SB 60 has passed the Senate on Jun 26, 2024.

What's the current status of Ohio Senate Bill SB 60?

The latest action on SB 60 by the House was: Referred to committee (Health Provider Services) on Nov 12, 2024.

Who introduced Ohio Senate Bill SB 60?

SB 60 was introduced by Theresa Gavarone.

Are voting records available for Ohio Senate Bill SB 60?

Yes, there are 2 voting records available for SB 60

Bill tracking in Ohio - SB 60 (135 legislative session)

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Introduced
Feb 16, 2023
Passed Senate
Jun 26, 2024
Passed House
Signed into Law

SB 60

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License certified mental health assistants

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House • Nov 12, 2024: Referred to committee (Health Provider Services)

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Sponsors

Theresa Gavarone
primary
(R - 2)
Jerry C. Cirino
cosponsor
(R - 18)

Votes

YES: 20

Louis W. Blessing, III
Andrew O. Brenner
Brian M. Chavez
Jerry C. Cirino
Theresa Gavarone
Bob D. Hackett
Matt Huffman
Stephen A. Huffman
Terry Johnson
Al Landis
George F. Lang
Nathan H. Manning
Rob McColley
Sandra O'Brien
Bill Reineke
Michele Reynolds
Mark Romanchuk
Tim Schaffer
Shane Wilkin
Steve Wilson

NO: 11

Niraj Antani
Nickie J. Antonio
Hearcel F. Craig
William P. DeMora
Matt Dolan
Paula Hicks-Hudson
Catherine D. Ingram
Stephanie Kunze
Kristina D. Roegner
Kent Smith
Vernon Sykes

OTHER: 0

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/135/SB60/votes

YES: 4

Jerry C. Cirino
Bob D. Hackett
Michele Reynolds
Steve Wilson

NO: 1

Catherine D. Ingram

OTHER: 0

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/135/SB60/votes

Actions

Nov 12, 2024 | House
- Referred to committee (Health Provider Services)
Jul 02, 2024 | House
- Introduced
Jun 26, 2024 | Senate
- Reported - Substitute (Workforce and Higher Education)
- Passed
Feb 22, 2023 | Senate
- Referred to committee (Workforce and Higher Education)
Feb 16, 2023 | Senate
- Introduced

Bill Texts

As IntroducedPDF
As Reported By Senate CommitteePDF
As Passed By SenatePDF

Documents

Analysis - As IntroducedPDF
Analysis - As Reported By Senate CommitteePDF
Analysis - As Passed By SenatePDF
Occupational Regulation ReportPDF
Testimony by Senator Theresa Gavarone (Ohio Senate, Sponsor) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 1st Hearing (March 1, 2023)
Testimony by Laura Lanese (Inter-University Council of Ohio, Proponent) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 2nd Hearing (March 15, 2023)
Testimony by Meredith Craig (Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Proponent) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 2nd Hearing (March 15, 2023)
Testimony by Annabel Melean (Ohio Latino Affairs Commission, Proponent) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 2nd Hearing (March 15, 2023)
Testimony by Randon S. Welton, M.D. (Northeast Ohio Medical University, Proponent) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 2nd Hearing (March 15, 2023)
Testimony by John Rizzo (Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce, Proponent) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 2nd Hearing (March 15, 2023)
Testimony by Luke Russell (NAMI Ohio, Proponent) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 2nd Hearing (March 15, 2023)
Testimony by Dr. Brian Evans (Ohio Psychiatric Physicians Association, Opponent) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 3rd Hearing (May 31, 2023)
Testimony by Monica Hueckel (Ohio State Medical Association, Opponent) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 3rd Hearing (May 31, 2023)
Testimony by Michell McDiffett (Ohio Association of Physicians Assistants, Opponent) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 3rd Hearing (May 31, 2023)
Testimony by Caitlin Laudeman (Ohio Academy of Family Physicians, Opponent) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 3rd Hearing (May 31, 2023)
Testimony by Monica Hueckel (Ohio State Medical Association, Opponent) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 4th Hearing (October 3, 2023)
Testimony by John Stlliana (Northeast Ohio Medical University, Proponent) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 4th Hearing (October 3, 2023)
Testimony by Meredith Craig (Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Proponent) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 4th Hearing (October 3, 2023)
Testimony by Dr. Randon Welton (Northeastern Ohio Medical University, Proponent) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 5th Hearing (November 15, 2023)
Testimony by Dr. Welton Curriculum (NEOMED, Proponent) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 5th Hearing (November 15, 2023)
Testimony by Ted St. John (Hope Town Inc., Proponent) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 5th Hearing (November 15, 2023)
Testimony by Rick Carfagna (Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Proponent) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 5th Hearing (November 15, 2023)
Testimony by Eric Braun (Shawnee State University, Proponent) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 5th Hearing (November 15, 2023)
Testimony by Sean Gorby (Ohio Counselors Association, Interested Party) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 5th Hearing (November 15, 2023)
Testimony by Dennis P. Saunier (Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, Proponent) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 5th Hearing (November 15, 2023)
Testimony by John Rizzo (Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce, Proponent) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 5th Hearing (November 15, 2023)
Testimony by Ilene Shapiro (Summit County, Proponent) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 5th Hearing (November 15, 2023)
Testimony by Monica Hueckel (Ohio State Medical Association & Ohio Psychiatric Physicians Association, Opponent) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 6th Hearing (May 21, 2024)
Testimony by Michell McDiffett (Ohio Association of Physician Assistants, Opponent) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 6th Hearing (May 21, 2024)
Testimony by John Stilliana (Northeast Ohio Medical University, Proponent) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 6th Hearing (May 21, 2024)
Testimony by Randon S. Welton, M.D. (Northeast Ohio Medical University, Proponent) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 6th Hearing (May 21, 2024)
Testimony by Brittany Evans (Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Opponent) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 7th Hearing (June 26, 2024)
Testimony by Dr. Jessica McClure (Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Opponent) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 7th Hearing (June 26, 2024)
Testimony by Senator Gavarone (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Health Provider Services, 1st Hearing (December 10, 2024)

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/135/SB60

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