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OH HB552
Bill
Status
Passed
12/19/2014
Primary Sponsor
Peter Stautberg
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AI Summary
- Requires the Ohio Department of Health to create a Down syndrome information sheet that includes descriptions of the condition, diagnostic tests, treatment options, and contact information for support organizations
- Mandates the information sheet contain only current, evidence-based medical information and be periodically reviewed, updated, and posted on the department's website
- Requires physicians, osteopathic doctors, certified nurse-midwives, genetic counselors, hospitals, maternity units, newborn care nurseries, maternity homes, and freestanding birthing centers to provide the information sheet to patients who receive a Down syndrome diagnosis or positive test result
- Requires signs displaying the international symbol of access to use the word "accessible" rather than "handicapped" or "disabled" when including text on the sign
Legislative Description
To require the distribution of information on Down syndrome under certain conditions and to establish language standards for signs containing the international symbol of access.
Down Syndrome & patient information
Last Action
Governor' Action
12/19/2014
Full Bill Text
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