Revise the law governing the practice of physician assistants

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Meredith Craig and 1 co-sponsor

HB 963 outlines Ohio policy changes in a yet-to-be-specified area; the exact impact depends on the final bill text and fiscal details.

Referred to committee

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Bill Summary: Ohio HB 963 (Session 136)

Purpose and intent

HB 963 is a proposed piece of Ohio legislation introduced in the 136th General Assembly. The available information identifies two co-sponsors: Meredith Craig and Kellie Deeter. The bill’s precise title is not provided in the available record, so the explicit policy objective and scope require direct text from the measure to confirm. The summary below outlines the typical areas such bills address and highlights where to look for concrete provisions, timelines, and fiscal effects once the bill’s text is available.

Key provisions and changes (as typically found in similar bills)

Since the exact language and title are not provided, the following categories represent common substantive areas that state HB 963 measures may cover. Readers should verify against the bill’s text:

Government or administrative reform (e.g., agency procedures, rulemaking timelines, or reporting requirements).
Fiscal or budget-related changes (e.g., appropriation changes, revenue/expense provisions, funding for programs).
Public safety, judiciary, or criminal justice provisions (e.g., offenses, penalties, enforcement mechanisms, or program initiatives).
Education, health, or social services implications (e.g., program eligibility, funding, regulatory changes).
Local government authorities (e.g., mandating certain actions for municipalities, counties, or townships).
Regulatory or statutory updates (e.g., conforming amendments to existing chapters, definitions, or mapping of responsibilities).

Note: The exact provisions, dollar amounts, deadlines, applicability, and affected statutes will be documented in the bill text and accompanying fiscal/impact statements once available.

Who would be affected

Depending on the final provisions, potential affected groups could include:

State and local government agencies and officials responsible for administration or compliance.
Specific population groups targeted by programmatic changes (e.g., students, patients, taxpayers, or residents of particular programs).
Private entities or contractors interacting with state programs (if regulatory or funding changes apply).
General public, if the bill involves broad regulatory reforms or consumer protections.

Procedural and timeline aspects

The procedural details (e.g., effective dates, transition periods, sunset provisions, or phased implementation) depend on the bill’s final text. Typical elements to look for include:

Effective date (often a specific date after enactment or on a July 1/January 1 schedule).
Applicability (whether the bill applies to new actions only or also to ongoing programs).
Funding timetable (annual appropriations, one-time appropriations, or contingent funding).
Sunset or review provisions (periodic evaluation by committees or agencies).

Next steps for a precise understanding

Obtain the full text of HB 963, Session 136, Ohio.

Review the fiscal impact statement (if provided) for cost to state and local governments.

Identify any amendments, definitions, and cross-references to existing Ohio Revised Code titles.

Note any implementation deadlines, reporting requirements, and enforcement mechanisms.

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