HB 416 Summary

• Amends definitions of "board of health," "licensor," and "director" to clarify jurisdiction and authority over public pools, spas, and special use pools under Ohio law.

• Establishes new definitions for "seasonal" pools (operated no more than six months per licensing period from May 1 to April 30) and creates separate licensing requirements for seasonal versus year-round facilities.

• Requires the Public Health Council to adopt rules defining critical violations, appeals procedures, and standards for approving pool operation certification courses, with associated fees for certification.

• Changes inspection timeline from two to four working days and requires inspections be conducted by registered sanitarians or sanitarians-in-training.

• Adds authority for licensors to immediately suspend licenses for critical violations or immediate public health dangers without prior notice, with appeal procedures requiring hearings within three business days and potential judicial review in common pleas court.