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August 26, 2019 By Terri Pelley

Ohio Legislation Relevant to Psychology

Below are selected bills that the Ohio Psychological Association is following. For more information about

these bills contact OPA at (614) 224-0034. Full bills can be accessed via the General Assembly Website

Bill   Bill Topic Issues and Psychology Status of Bill
SB88 Culturally competent health care providers Culturally competent health care providers  Senate Health, Human Services & Medicaid Committee
HB61


 Exempt Certain Health Provider Personal Info from Public Records  Impacts forensic & other mental health providers  Passed the House
SB126


 Authorize Crisis Assessments of Suicidal Minors without Consent    Committee TBD
SB130 Conversion Therapy  Prohibit conversion therapy when treating minor patient  
HB 323  Prescribing Privileges Permit prescribing psychologists in Ohio to treat those who need psychotherapy and medication.   House Health Committee
SB3 Express intent of the Legislature to reform drug sentencing laws Drug sentencing Senate Judiciary Committee
SB200 Professional development for screening dyslexia    
SB102 Establish dyslexia screening programs in schools    
SB54  Death Penalty  Prohibit death penalty if patient seriously mentally ill Judiciary Committee
HB136  Death Penalty Prohibit death penalty if patient seriously mentally ill Passed the House
HB123 School security and youth suicide awareness training Suicide awareness training  Passed the House
HB369 Ohio Fairness Act Adds sexual orientation or gender identity to categories of discrimination
HB443 Mental Health Parity Bring Ohio Law in line with Federal Law  
SB246 Occupational Licensing Licensing of Out of State Licensees
SB258 Psychology  Interstate Compact Enabling Ohio Psychologists to Practice in other compact states
HB263 Occupational Licensing Restrictions Restrictions for former criminals

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