The proposed bill, H. B. No. 2025-2026, seeks to enact a new section, 3722.15, in the Revised Code of Ohio, which mandates that hospital and freestanding emergency departments be supervised by physicians. The bill defines key terms, including "freestanding emergency department" as a facility providing emergency care that is separate from a hospital, and "physician" as an individual authorized to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery under Ohio law.

Under the new provisions, during the operational hours of emergency departments, hospitals and facilities are required to ensure that a physician is physically present, supervises the medical and nursing staff, and is readily available to coordinate the provision of emergency care. This legislation aims to enhance the quality of emergency medical services by ensuring that qualified medical professionals are actively involved in the management and delivery of care in these critical settings.