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OH HB365
Bill
Status
10/13/2015
Primary Sponsor
Christie Bryant Kuhns
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AI Summary
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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"
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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
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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
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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
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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