Ohio Military Legislation & Policies

Latest Status

Military Community Representation on State Boards and Councils (Military Affairs): Ohio Policy Implemented

Demographic Data

State residents include:

10,207 active-duty service members
4,452 active-duty spouses
9,569 active-duty children
35,179 National Guard and reserve members
14,863 National Guard and reserve spouses
23,578 National Guard and reserve children

Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2023.

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 State Policy Priorities and Sub-Priorities

See the latest status on legislation and policies being advanced in this state on state policy priorities 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 Family Access to Quality Family Child Care

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Military Spouse Employment and Economic Opportunities11/17 Sub-priorities 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

10/24/2024HB 158

10/23/2024SB 89

10/24/2024

Cosmetology Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Makes changes to the law governing the regulation of cosmetologists and barbers and to enter into the Cosmetology Licensure Compact.

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

Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact

01/30/2023SB 40

07/25/2024

Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact Final Legislation

Enters Ohio as a party to the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact, the purpose of which is to facilitate the interstate practice of dentistry and dental hygiene and improve public access to dentistry and dental hygiene services.

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

Dietitian Licensure Compact

10/23/2024SB 211

Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact

Interstate Massage Therapy Compact

02/14/2023SB 56

06/21/2024

Interstate Massage Therapy Compact Final Legislation

The act enacts the Interstate Massage Compact (IMpact) in Ohio. IMpact is an agreement between member states to improve public access to and safety of massage therapy services by permitting eligible massage therapists to work in multiple states.

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

Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact

10/23/2024SB 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

07/25/2024

Physician Associates Compact Final Legislation

Enters Ohio as a party to the Physician Assistant Licensure Compact. This will require Ohio to extend the privilege to practice to physician assistants licensed in other Compact states.

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

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

05/10/2024

Social Work Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Enter the Social Work Licensure Compact

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

Interstate Compact for School Psychologists

Respiratory Care Interstate Compact

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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State Support for Military Families With Special Education Needs0/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Minimize Delays

Reduce Burdens

Open Enrollment Flexibility

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10/23/2024SB 208

Defining Armed Forces in State Policy

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10/23/2024SB 154

Military Family Antidiscrimination Status0/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Employment

Housing

10/23/2024HB 150

State Response to Military Interpersonal Violence0/3 Sub-priorities passed

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Recognize MPOs

Increase Peace Officer Responsibilities

Allow Virtual Appearance or Provide Victim Travel Funds

Military Community Representation on State Boards and Councils0/4 Sub-priorities passed

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Military Affairs

Nutrition and Food Security

Economic and Workforce Development

Early Childhood Education and Childcare

Remote Driver's License and Vehicle Registration Renewal2/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Driver's License

09/30/2024

Driver's License Final Legislation

Ohio permits online renewals of driver's license.

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

Vehicle Registration

09/30/2024

Vehicle Registration Final Legislation

Ohio allows for remote renewals for vehicle registration.

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

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