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OH SB337

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/21/2018

Primary Sponsor

Matt Huffman

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Origin

Senate

132nd General Assembly (2017-2018)

AI Summary

  • Amends Ohio Revised Code to change the professional title "registered veterinary technician" to "registered veterinary nurse" throughout veterinary medicine statutes.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Agriculture11/28/2018

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