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OH HB365

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/13/2015

Primary Sponsor

Christie Bryant Kuhns

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Origin

House of Representatives

131st General Assembly (2015-2016)

AI Summary

  • Amends the definition of "ambulette" to specify vehicles are used for transporting persons who are medically fragile and may use a wheelchair or other mobility aid, replacing previous language about "nonstretcher-bound persons"

  • Adds a new definition of "medically fragile" meaning a person chronically dependent on skilled health care provider care or specially trained family member care, with immediate intervention needed to prevent irreversible damage or death

  • Modifies the definition of "nonemergency medical service organization" to clarify it transports individuals who are medically fragile and may use wheelchairs or other mobility aids in non-emergency circumstances

  • Updates licensing requirements in section 4766.04 to require licensure for organizations transporting persons who are medically fragile, with language changes to replace references to wheelchair confinement with medically fragile status

  • Repeals existing sections 4766.01 and 4766.04 of the Revised Code in their entirety

Legislative Description

Modifies law governing the transport of wheelchair users

Transportation : Vehicle Equipment

Last Action

Refer to Committee: Health and Aging

10/26/2015

Committee Referrals

Health and Aging10/26/2015

Full Bill Text

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