What does Ohio Senate Bill SB 36 do?

SB 36: Revise the law governing the practice of optometry

When was Ohio Senate Bill SB 36 introduced?

SB 36 was introduced on Jan 28, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio Senate Bill SB 36?

The latest action on SB 36 by the Senate was: Referred to committee (Health) on Jan 29, 2025.

Who introduced Ohio Senate Bill SB 36?

SB 36 was introduced by Jerry C. Cirino.

Bill tracking in Ohio - SB 36 (136 legislative session)

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SB 36

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Revise the law governing the practice of optometry

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Senate • Jan 29, 2025: Referred to committee (Health)

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Jerry C. Cirino
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George F. Lang
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Jan 29, 2025 | Senate
- Referred to committee (Health)
Jan 28, 2025 | Senate
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Testimony by Senators George Lang & Jerry Cirino (Ohio Senate, Sponsor) -- Health, 1st Hearing (April 2, 2025)
Testimony by Dr. Elizabeth Muckley (Ohio Optometric Association, Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (October 15, 2025)
Testimony by Michael Earley (Ohio Optometric Association, Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (October 15, 2025)
Testimony by Andrew Hoffman (Ohio Optometric Association, Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (October 15, 2025)
Testimony by Dr. Aaron Zimmerman (Ohio Optometric Association, Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (October 15, 2025)
Testimony by Stephanie George (Ohio Optometric Association, Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (October 15, 2025)
Testimony by Dr. Emily Benson (Ohio Optometric Association, Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (October 15, 2025)
Testimony by Richard Edlow (Ohio Optometric Association, Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (October 15, 2025)
Testimony by Dr. Ron Detwiler (Ohio Optometric Association, Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (October 15, 2025)
Testimony by Matthew Wojcik (Ohio Optometric Association, Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (October 15, 2025)
Testimony by Timothy Greiner (Self, Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (October 15, 2025)
Testimony by Mary Kay Forrester (Self, Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (October 15, 2025)
Testimony by Keith Kerns (Optometric Management Group, Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (October 15, 2025)
Testimony by Nathan Lighthizer (Ohio Optometric Association, Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (October 15, 2025)
Testimony by Dr. Anthony Piptone (Ohio Optometric Association, Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (October 15, 2025)
Testimony by Dr. Bill Hileman (Ohio Optometric Association, Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (October 15, 2025)
Testimony by Dr. Andrew Steele (Ohio Optometric Association, Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (October 15, 2025)
Testimony by Dr. Neal Tolchin (Ohio Optometric Association, Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (October 15, 2025)
Testimony by Dr. Ron Brown (Ohio Optometric Association, Proponent) -- Health, 2nd Hearing (October 15, 2025)
Testimony by Scott Perkins (Future Leaders in Sight, Opponent) -- Health, 3rd Hearing (October 22, 2025)
Testimony by Michael Shaughnessy, MD (Academy of Medicine of Cleveland & Northern Ohio (AMCNO), Opponent) -- Health, 3rd Hearing (October 22, 2025)
Testimony by Monica Hueckel (Ohio State Medical Association, Opponent) -- Health, 3rd Hearing (October 22, 2025)
Testimony by Kenneth Cahill, MD (Ohio Ophthalmological Society and Ohio State Medical Association, Opponent) -- Health, 3rd Hearing (October 22, 2025)
Testimony by Aleksandra Rachitskaya, MD (Ohio Ophthalmological Society, Opponent) -- Health, 3rd Hearing (October 22, 2025)
Testimony by Adrienne Delaney, MD (Ohio Ophthalmological Society, Opponent) -- Health, 3rd Hearing (October 22, 2025)
Testimony by Nicole Bajic, MD (Ohio Ophthalmological Society, Opponent) -- Health, 3rd Hearing (October 22, 2025)

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/SB36

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