Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 629: Enact the Pharmacist Prescribing Authority Act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 629 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on December 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enact the Pharmacist Prescribing Authority Act. Primary sponsor: Tim Barhorst (Republican), Jennifer Gross (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2026): 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 339.78, 339.81, 1751.91, 3923.89, 4729.01, and 4729.39 and to enact sections 4729.21 and 4729.211 of the Revised Code to authorize pharmacists to treat minor health conditions and to name this act the Pharmacist Prescribing Authority Act.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Barhorst | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| Jennifer Gross | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
“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