Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 521: Enact the Ohio Nurse Workforce and Safe Patient Act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 521 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on October 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enact the Ohio Nurse Workforce and Safe Patient Act. Primary sponsor: Crystal Lett (Democratic), Christine Cockley (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (October 22, 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 3333.28, 3722.01, 4723.489, 4730.203, and 4772.092; to enact sections 3333.27, 3722.21, 3722.22, 3722.23, 3722.24, 3722.25, 3722.26, 3722.27, 3722.28, 3722.29, 3722.30, 3722.31, 3722.32, 3722.33, 3722.34, 3722.35, 3722.36, 3722.37, 3722.38, 3722.39, and 3722.40; and to repeal sections 3727.50, 3727.51, 3727.52, 3727.53, 3727.54, 3727.55, 3727.56, and 3727.57 of the Revised Code to require hospitals to establish and comply with registered nurse staffing plans that protect patient safety, to create the Nursing Student Loan-to-Grant Program, to make an appropriation, and to name this act the Ohio Nurse Workforce and Safe Patient Act.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Lett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Christine Cockley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
“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