What does Ohio House Bill HB 545 do?

HB 545: Regulate the practice of midwives

When was Ohio House Bill HB 545 introduced?

HB 545 was introduced on May 15, 2024.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 545?

The latest action on HB 545 by the House was: Referred to committee (Health Provider Services) on May 21, 2024.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 545?

HB 545 was introduced by Riordan T. McClain.

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 545 (135 legislative session)

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HB 545

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Regulate the practice of midwives

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House • May 21, 2024: Referred to committee (Health Provider Services)

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Riordan T. McClain
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(R - 87)
Melanie Miller
primary
(R - 67)
Rodney Creech
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(R - 40)
Sarah Fowler Arthur
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Jennifer Gross
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Roy Klopfenstein
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May 21, 2024 | House
- Referred to committee (Health Provider Services)
May 15, 2024 | House
- Introduced

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Occupational Regulation ReportPDF
Testimony by Riordan T. McClain (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Health Provider Services, 1st Hearing (June 18, 2024)
Testimony by Melanie Miller (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Health Provider Services, 1st Hearing (June 18, 2024)
Testimony by Barbara Lahey (Community Midwives of Ohio, Proponent) -- Health Provider Services, 2nd Hearing (June 25, 2024)
Testimony by Freida Miller (Community Midwives of Ohio, Proponent) -- Health Provider Services, 2nd Hearing (June 25, 2024)
Testimony by Bobbie Boyd (Community Midwives of Ohio/ New Bedford Care Center, Proponent) -- Health Provider Services, 2nd Hearing (June 25, 2024)
Testimony by Melinda McCoy (Community Midwives of Ohio, Proponent) -- Health Provider Services, 2nd Hearing (June 25, 2024)
Testimony by Aleksandra Chojnacki (Proponent) -- Health Provider Services, 2nd Hearing (June 25, 2024)
Testimony by Holly Christensen (Proponent) -- Health Provider Services, 2nd Hearing (June 25, 2024)
Testimony by Cole Ramsey (Ohio Birth Center, Proponent) -- Health Provider Services, 2nd Hearing (June 25, 2024)
Testimony by Meghan Nowland (Buckeye Birth Coalition, Proponent) -- Health Provider Services, 2nd Hearing (June 25, 2024)
Testimony by Theresa L Hohl, DC, CACCP (Buckeye Birth Coalition, Proponent) -- Health Provider Services, 2nd Hearing (June 25, 2024)
Testimony by Dr. Rebecca Keyes (Buckeye Birth Coalition, Proponent) -- Health Provider Services, 2nd Hearing (June 25, 2024)
Testimony by Christine O'Dea, MD MPH FAAFP (Buckeye Birth Coalition, Proponent) -- Health Provider Services, 2nd Hearing (June 25, 2024)
Testimony by Montiel T. Rosenthal, MD (Buckeye Birth Coalition, Proponent) -- Health Provider Services, 2nd Hearing (June 25, 2024)
Testimony by Pamela Bell (Buckeye Birth Coalition, Proponent) -- Health Provider Services, 2nd Hearing (June 25, 2024)
Testimony by Dr. Amy Burkett (ACOG and OSMA, Interested Party) -- Health Provider Services, 3rd Hearing (December 3, 2024)

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/135/HB545

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