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OH SB337
Bill
Status
11/21/2018
Primary Sponsor
Matt Huffman
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AI Summary
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Amends Ohio Revised Code to change the professional title "registered veterinary technician" to "registered veterinary nurse" throughout veterinary medicine statutes.
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Applies the title change to all references in sections 955.16, 4729.531, 4729.532, 4741.01, 4741.02, 4741.17, 4741.171, 4741.19, 4741.22, 4741.221, and 4741.24 of the Revised Code.
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Does not alter the scope of practice, registration requirements, or certification credentials for veterinary nurses; existing registrations remain valid and convert to the new title upon renewal.
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Allows the state veterinary medical licensing board to adopt rules as needed to implement the terminology change.
Legislative Description
Rename registered veterinary technicians
Occupational Licensing and Regulation
Last Action
Refer to Committee: Agriculture
11/28/2018