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Read. Follow. Verify.Ohio enacts Amended Substitute House Bill 479 regulating imaging contrast administration, tax relief, and state appropriations
Last action · September 23, 2026: Effective Appropriations effective June 24, 2026Sponsors: Jean Schmidt and 23 others
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What This Bill Does
Amended Substitute House Bill 479 regulates the administration of by registered nurses, radiographers, and radiologist assistants under physician supervision, establishes the state post-traumatic stress fund for public safety officers, and makes state budget appropriations and tax adjustments.
The measure establishes new clinical supervision and training mandates for nurses and radiology professionals administering , creates reimbursement options for public safety officers diagnosed with post-traumatic stress injury, and appropriates millions in state funds for health programs, property tax relief, and local infrastructure projects.
- House Bill 479 originates from the 136th General Assembly of Ohio and addresses occupational licensing, healthcare administration, and state budgetary matters. context
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Registered nurses
Must meet institutional training and competency guidelines and practice under physician supervision when administering contrast media.
Public safety officers
Eligible for reimbursement from the state post-traumatic stress fund for out-of-pocket treatment costs and protected against retaliatory employment actions.
Nursing facility providers
Eligible to receive settlement payments from designated Medicaid appropriations addressing prior statutory provisions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What conditions must a registered nurse meet to administer contrast media?
What is the purpose of the state post-traumatic stress fund?
How much total tax credit is authorized for Ohio qualified opportunity funds under the bill?
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News Coverage
Rep. Brennan Commends Governor DeWine Signing of HB 479
Rep. Brennan Supports HB 479, Delivering Property Tax Relief and Strategic Investments for Ohioans
HB 479 Improves Fairness and Flexibility for School Construction Projects
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Current status: Signed into law with line-item vetoes.
Procedural history
14 actions- Sep 23, 2026EnrolledEffective Appropriations effective June 24, 2026
- Jun 25, 2026HouseLine item veto receipt
- Jun 12, 2026EnrolledSent To The Governor
- Jun 10, 2026SenateFloorPassed - Amended
- Jun 10, 2026HouseFloorConcurred in Senate amendments
- Jun 9, 2026SenateCommitteeReported - Substitute (Finance)
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- Jun 2, 2026SenateRe-referred (Finance)
- May 20, 2026SenateCommitteeReported - Amended (Health)
- Mar 4, 2026SenateCommitteeReferred to Health
- Feb 26, 2026SenateIntroducedIntroduced
- Feb 25, 2026HouseFloorPassed
- Feb 18, 2026HouseCommitteeReported - Substitute (Health)
- Oct 1, 2025HouseCommitteeReferred to Health
- Sep 29, 2025HouseIntroducedIntroduced
Version history
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View official text →Voting Record
Favorable Passage
Total
13
- Yes
- 13
- No
- 0
- Present
- 0
- Not voting
- 0
- Abstain
- 0
How they voted (13)
Show 5 earlier roll calls
Favorable Passage
Total
33
- Yes
- 33
- No
- 0
- Present
- 0
- Not voting
- 0
- Abstain
- 0
Favorable Passage
Total
12
- Yes
- 12
- No
- 0
- Present
- 0
- Not voting
- 0
- Abstain
- 0
How they voted (12)
Passed
Total
30
- Yes
- 30
- No
- 0
- Present
- 0
- Not voting
- 0
- Abstain
- 0
How they voted (29)
Passed
Total
92
- Yes
- 92
- No
- 0
- Present
- 0
- Not voting
- 0
- Abstain
- 0
How they voted (92)
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Favorable Passage
Total
12
- Yes
- 12
- No
- 0
- Present
- 0
- Not voting
- 0
- Abstain
- 0
How they voted (12)
Lobbying Activity
No state lobbying filings in our records match this bill. Federal lobbying reports (LDA) cover Congress, so they are not listed on state bills.
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Establishment of State Post-Traumatic Stress Fund
The state creates a dedicated funding mechanism and commission to reimburse public safety officers for mental health treatments related to post-traumatic stress injury without accompanying physical injury.
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Sources
www.legislature.ohio.gov
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0–100- Significance90How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy40Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment10Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz35Current news / social attention level
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