Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 224: Regulate the practice of certified and licensed midwives
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 224 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on April 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Regulate the practice of certified and licensed midwives. Primary sponsor: Riordan McClain (Republican), Melanie Miller (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2025): Referred to committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
To amend sections 3701.351, 3702.30, 4723.01, 4723.02, 4723.03, 4723.06, 4723.07, 4723.08, 4723.271, 4723.28, 4723.282, 4723.33, 4723.34, 4723.341, 4723.35, 4723.41, 4723.43, 4723.431, 4723.432, 4723.481, 4723.483, 4723.487, 4723.488, 4723.4810, 4723.4811, 4723.50, 4723.91, 4723.99, 4731.22, and 4731.27 and to enact sections 5.2322, 4723.53, 4723.54, 4723.55, 4723.551, 4723.56, 4723.57, 4723.58, 4723.581, 4723.582, 4723.583, 4723.584, 4723.59, 4723.60, 4724.01, 4724.02, 4724.03, 4724.04, 4724.05, 4724.06, 4724.07, 4724.08, 4724.09, 4724.10, 4724.11, 4724.12, 4724.13, 4724.14, and 4724.99 of the Revised Code to regulate the practice of certified nurse-midwives, certified midwives, and licensed midwives and to designate May 5th as the "Day of the Midwife."
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riordan McClain | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 87 |
| Melanie Miller | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 67 |
| Sarah Fowler Arthur | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Rodney Creech | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Jennifer Gross | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Roy Klopfenstein | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 82 |
| Johnathan Newman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 80 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to committee
- Introduced