Ohio HB52: Revise the practice of certified registered nurse anesthetists

What the bill says

An act To amend sections 4723.01, 4723.43, 4723.432, 4729.01, 4731.27, 4731.35, and 4761.17; to enact new sections 4723.433 and 4723.434 and section 4731.513; and to repeal sections 4723.433, 4723.434, and 4723.435 of the Revised Code to revise the law governing the practice of certified registered nurse anesthetists.

From the enrolled text, February 18, 2026:

AN ACT To amend sections 4723.01, 4723.43, 4723.432, 4729.01, 4731.27, 4731.35, and 4761.17; to enact new sections 4723.433 and 4723.434 and section 4731.513; and to repeal sections 4723.433, 4723.434, and 4723.435 of the Revised Code to revise the law governing the practice of certified registered nurse anesthetists. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Ohio: Section 1. That sections 4723.01, 4723.43, 4723.432, 4729.01, 4731.27, 4731.35, and 4761.17 be amended and new sections 4723.433 and 4723.434 and section 4731.513 of the Revised Code be enacted to read as follows: Sec. 4723.01. As used in this chapter: (A) "Registered nurse" means an individual who holds a current, valid license issued under this chapter that authorizes the practice of nursing as a registered nurse. (B) "Practice of nursing as a registered nurse" means providing to individuals and groups nursing care requiring specialized knowledge, judgment, and skill derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences. Such nursing care includes: (1) Identifying patterns of human responses to actual or potential health problems amenable to a nursing regimen; (2) Executing a nursing regimen through the selection, performance, management, and evaluation of nursing actions; (3) Assessing health status for the purpose of providing nursing care; (4) Providing health counseling and health teaching; (5) Administering medications, treatments, and executing regimens …

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Sponsors

• Kellie Deeter (R, 54) · primary sponsor
• Rachel Baker (D, 27)
• Tim Barhorst (R, 85)
• Sean Brennan (D, 14)
• Karen Brownlee (D, 28)
• Meredith Craig (R, 77)
• Michael Dovilla (R, 17)
• Tex Fischer (R, 59)
• Arthur, Sarah Fowler (R, 99)
• Michele Grim (D, 43)
• Jennifer Gross (R, 45)
• Derrick Hall (D, HD-034)

Latest actions

1. June 9, 2026: Effective
2. March 10, 2026: Signed By The Governor
3. March 3, 2026: Sent To The Governor
4. February 18, 2026: Passed
5. February 11, 2026: Reported
6. June 25, 2025: Referred to committee
7. June 24, 2025: Introduced
8. June 18, 2025: Passed
9. June 18, 2025: Reported - Substitute
10. February 5, 2025: Referred to committee

Votes

• Passed (February 18, 2026): 32 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Favorable Passage (February 11, 2026): 7 yea, 0 nay, failed
• Passed (June 18, 2025): 96 yea, 1 nay, passed
• Favorable Passage (June 18, 2025): 11 yea, 0 nay, failed

Common questions

What is HB52?

HB52 is a bill in the Ohio Legislature (136th General Assembly): Revise the practice of certified registered nurse anesthetists.

What does HB52 do?

In its own words: An act To amend sections 4723.01, 4723.43, 4723.432, 4729.01, 4731.27, 4731.35, and 4761.17; to enact new sections 4723.433 and 4723.434 and section 4731.513; and to repeal sections 4723.433, 4723.434, and 4723.435 of the Revised Code to revise the law governing the practice of certified registered nurse anesthetists.

What is the status of HB52?

Signed into law as of June 9, 2026. Latest action: Effective (June 9, 2026).

Who sponsored HB52?

Kellie Deeter (R, 54), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB52?

On the Ohio Legislature website: https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb52