The bill, Sub. H.B. No. 2025-2026, seeks to amend various sections of the Revised Code to enhance and streamline Ohio's occupational regulations. A key feature of the bill is the establishment of a systematic review process for occupational licensing boards, requiring biennial evaluations by both the House and Senate to assess their effectiveness and necessity. Each board will be mandated to submit comprehensive reports detailing their purpose, workload, budget, and governance, including the qualifications of board members. The bill also introduces new criteria for evaluating the necessity of licensing boards, modifies licensing requirements for nuisance wild animal control operators by reducing fees and extending renewal periods, and repeals certain sections related to occupational licensing.

Additionally, the bill addresses several specific areas, including the regulation of mine safety, the handling of radioactive materials, and the oversight of combat sports. It establishes new training programs, modifies licensing requirements, and introduces fee structures for various permits and licenses. Notably, the bill replaces the term "operator" with "controller" for nuisance wild animal control, updates qualifications for mine forepersons, and enhances the regulatory framework for athlete agents and radiologist assistants. Overall, the legislation aims to improve accountability, efficiency, and safety across multiple occupational sectors in Ohio.

Statutes affected:
As Reported By House Committee: 101.63, 103.27, 1531.40, 1533.631, 1533.72, 1561.11, 1561.13, 1561.15, 1561.23, 1561.26, 1563.24, 1565.04, 1565.05, 1565.06, 3319.2213, 3319.51, 3701.83, 3704.14, 3748.01, 3748.04, 3748.11, 3748.13, 3748.16, 3773.31, 3773.33, 3773.34, 3773.35, 3773.36, 3773.37, 3773.38, 3773.39, 3773.40, 3773.41, 3773.42, 3773.421, 3773.43, 3773.45, 3773.51, 3773.52, 3773.53, 3773.54, 3773.55, 3773.56, 3773.57, 3773.59, 3776.05, 4730.10, 4730.14, 4731.294, 4759.08, 4764.05, 4764.08, 4771.02, 4771.05, 4771.07, 4771.08, 4771.09, 4771.10, 4771.11, 4771.12, 4771.13, 4771.14, 4771.16, 4771.18, 4771.21, 4771.22, 4771.23, 4774.03, 4774.06, 4774.11, 1561.17, 3748.12, 3748.121
As Passed By House: 101.63, 103.27, 1531.40, 1533.631, 1533.72, 1561.11, 1561.13, 1561.15, 1561.23, 1561.26, 1563.24, 1565.04, 1565.05, 1565.06, 3319.2213, 3319.51, 3701.83, 3704.14, 3748.01, 3748.04, 3748.11, 3748.13, 3748.16, 3773.31, 3773.33, 3773.34, 3773.35, 3773.36, 3773.37, 3773.38, 3773.39, 3773.40, 3773.41, 3773.42, 3773.421, 3773.43, 3773.45, 3773.51, 3773.52, 3773.53, 3773.54, 3773.55, 3773.56, 3773.57, 3773.59, 3776.05, 4730.10, 4730.14, 4731.294, 4759.08, 4764.05, 4764.08, 4771.02, 4771.05, 4771.07, 4771.08, 4771.09, 4771.10, 4771.11, 4771.12, 4771.13, 4771.14, 4771.16, 4771.18, 4771.21, 4771.22, 4771.23, 4774.03, 4774.06, 4774.11, 1561.17, 3748.12, 3748.121
As Re-referred to Senate Committee: 101.63, 103.27, 1531.40, 1533.631, 1533.72, 1561.11, 1561.13, 1561.15, 1561.23, 1561.26, 1563.24, 1565.04, 1565.05, 1565.06, 3319.2213, 3319.51, 3701.83, 3704.14, 3748.01, 3748.04, 3748.11, 3748.13, 3748.16, 3773.31, 3773.33, 3773.34, 3773.35, 3773.36, 3773.37, 3773.38, 3773.39, 3773.40, 3773.41, 3773.42, 3773.421, 3773.43, 3773.45, 3773.51, 3773.52, 3773.53, 3773.54, 3773.55, 3773.56, 3773.57, 3773.59, 3776.05, 4730.10, 4730.14, 4731.294, 4759.08, 4764.05, 4764.08, 4771.02, 4771.05, 4771.07, 4771.08, 4771.09, 4771.10, 4771.11, 4771.12, 4771.13, 4771.14, 4771.16, 4771.18, 4771.21, 4771.22, 4771.23, 4774.03, 4774.06, 4774.11, 1561.17, 3748.12, 3748.121