Ohio Military Legislation & Policies

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Licensing Compacts (Cosmetology Licensure Compact): Ohio Bill Introduced

Demographic Data

State residents include:

9,658 active-duty service members
4,525 active-duty spouses
9,835 active-duty children
35,241 National Guard and reserve members
15,159 National Guard and reserve spouses
23,654 National Guard and reserve children

Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2022.

Shane Preston

Great Lakes Regional Liaison

Great Lakes Region

IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI

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Mr. Preston became Great Lakes region liaison in 2022. Prior to joining the DSLO, he worked at the Michigan State Capitol. Mr. Preston is a U.S. Marine combat veteran and graduate from Michigan State University College of Law.

State-Specific Progress on Key Issues and Sub-Issues

See the latest status on legislation and policies being advanced in this state on key issues important to military families. Find quick access to this state’s regional liaison, along with demographic data for the military community in this state.

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Military Spouse Occupational Licensure Access

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03/24/2021

Military Spouse Occupational Licensure Access Final Legislation

Ohio has followed up with the SB7 which was signed in December 2019 granting an occupational licenses to all military spouse provided the spouse had a current and valid license. Licensing boards now have specific information for military spouse for obtaining a license on their web sites. In addition, licensing reports are now required to be submitted for military spouses. Below are some examples of licensing boards with the specific information on military spouses. https://nursing.ohio.gov/military-veterans/ (Nurses) https://psychology.ohio.gov/License-Certificate-Holders/Resources-for-Military-Personnel (Psychology) https://dvs.ohio.gov/wps/wcm/connect/gov/6d6725d7-bc0b-4a36-a522-28e7b44ab2df/TemporaryMilitaryLicensureList.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CVID=nwjAao7

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Licensing Compacts6/14 Sub-issues passed

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact

Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact

05/06/2021HB 252

06/23/2021HB 252

07/01/2021

Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact Final Legislation

Governor signs Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology bill.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Cosmetology Licensure Compact

03/23/2023SB 89

Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact

01/30/2023SB 40

Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact

Interstate Massage Therapy Compact

02/14/2023SB 56

Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact

01/23/2023SB 27

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact

05/25/2022SB 204

11/10/2021SB 204

06/14/2022

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact Final Legislation

Ohio joins the interstate Counseling compact.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Nurse Licensure Compact

06/23/2021SB 3

02/24/2021SB 3

07/01/2021

Nurse Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Ohio Signs Nurse Compact Bill.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact

03/17/2021SB 7

02/03/2021SB 7

03/31/2021

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Ohio joins the Occupational Therapy Compact.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact

03/17/2021SB 5

02/03/2021SB 5

03/31/2021

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Ohio joins the Physical Therapy Compact.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Physician Associates Compact

01/23/2023SB 28

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact

03/25/2021SB 2

02/10/2021SB 2

04/27/2021

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Final Legislation

Ohio Joins the Psychology interstate compact.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Social Work Licensure Compact

03/23/2023SB 90

Purple Star Schools Program

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04/25/2017

Purple Star Schools Program Final Legislation

Ohio initiates Purple Star School Program in the State of Ohio

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Open Enrollment Flexibility

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Child Abuse Identification and Reporting

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03/17/2021HB 92

09/22/2021HB 92

09/29/2021

Child Abuse Identification and Reporting Final Legislation

Child abuse and reporting bill.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction

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Licensure Exemptions for Military Family Child Care Providers

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Defining Armed Forces

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Military and Family Life Counselor Licensure Waiver

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