When was Ohio House Bill HB 537 introduced?

HB 537 was introduced on Oct 21, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 537?

The latest action on HB 537 by the House was: Referred to committee (Children and Human Services) on Oct 22, 2025.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 537?

HB 537 was introduced by Riordan T. McClain.

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 537 (136 legislative session)

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Oct 21, 2025
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HB 537

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Regulate midwifery, birth centers; designate Day of the Midwife

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House • Oct 22, 2025: Referred to committee (Children and Human Services)

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Riordan T. McClain
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(R - 87)
Melanie Miller
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(R - 67)
Sarah Fowler Arthur
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(R - 99)
Jennifer Gross
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Roy Klopfenstein
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Johnathan Newman
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Oct 22, 2025 | House
- Referred to committee (Children and Human Services)
Oct 21, 2025 | House
- Introduced

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Testimony by Representative Riordan McClain (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 1st Hearing (February 24, 2026)
Testimony by Melanie Miller (Ohio House of Representatives, Sponsor) -- Children and Human Services, 1st Hearing (February 24, 2026)
Testimony by Pamela Kolanz (Community Midwives of Ohio, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 18, 2026)
Testimony by Meghan Nowland (Cincinnati Birth Center, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 18, 2026)
Testimony by Jacquelyn Gruer (Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 18, 2026)
Testimony by Dr. Rebecca Keyes (United Birth Coalition, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 18, 2026)
Testimony by India Stringer (Cincinnati Birth Center, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 18, 2026)
Testimony by Tonya Dumas (Safer Birth Foundation, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 18, 2026)
Testimony by Bobbie Boyd (Community Midwives of Ohio, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 18, 2026)
Testimony by Lisa Gonzales (Community Midwives of Ohio, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 18, 2026)
Testimony by Hannah Butler (Ohio Friends of Midwives, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 18, 2026)
Testimony by Lucia Jenkusky, DNP, APRN-CNM, FACNM (The Ohio Affiliate of American College of Nurse Midwives, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 18, 2026)
Testimony by United Birth Center (United Birth Coalition, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 18, 2026)
Testimony by Kathyrn Maistros (Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 18, 2026)
Testimony by Anna Petron (United Birth Coalition, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 18, 2026)
Testimony by Samantha Buckholtz (Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 18, 2026)
Testimony by Barbara Lahey, CPM (Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 18, 2026)
Testimony by Ananda Buckingham (Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 18, 2026)
Testimony by Dr. Melissa Cheyney (Oregon State University, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 18, 2026)
Testimony by Dr. Dele Ogunleye (Ohio Birth Center, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 18, 2026)
Testimony by Trinisha Williams (American Association of Birth Centers, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 18, 2026)
Testimony by Rachel Mueller, CD(DONA), CLC, (M.A.P.), CPM, LM (N.E.A.R. To You Midwifery & Doula Services Ltd, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 18, 2026)
Testimony by Gary Dangel (Walnut Hills Redevelopment Foundation, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 18, 2026)
Testimony by Amy Kohl (American College of Nurse-Midwives, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 18, 2026)
Testimony by Urie Byler (Creekside Care Center, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 18, 2026)
Testimony by Zev Colsen (National Association of Certified Professional Midwives, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 18, 2026)
Testimony by Rhonda Yoder (New Bedford Care Center, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 18, 2026)
Testimony by Monica Honeycutt (Ohio Midwives Alliance, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 18, 2026)
Testimony by Sunday Tortelli (Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 18, 2026)

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB537

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