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HB 377OHIOSession 136State BillSigned into law

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Ohio updates rules for physician delegation of laser hair removal devices

Original title: Regards use of light-based medical devices for hair removal

Last action · August 26, 2026: EffectiveSponsors: Kellie Deeter and 20 others

Companion · SB 226same policy, Senate version

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What This Bill Does

Ohio law now allows physicians, advanced practice registered nurses, and physician assistants to delegate the application of FDA-cleared s for hair removal to qualified nurses, physician assistants, and trained laser hair removal professionals under specific supervision and training requirements.

Why it matters

Establishes clear statutory training hours, supervision ratios, and delegation criteria for medical and cosmetic professionals performing laser hair removal, directly impacting operating rules for clinics and the legal scope of practice for nurses and cosmetic therapists.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Physicians

Physicians gain statutory authority to delegate laser hair removal procedures under specific training, supervision, and patient evaluation requirements.

Directly affected

Nurses and Physician Assistants

Nurses and physician assistants are explicitly authorized to receive delegations for applying light-based medical devices subject to training and supervision rules.

Directly affected

Laser Hair Removal Professionals and Cosmetic Therapists

Must meet defined educational hours, examination thresholds, and supervision criteria to legally apply light-based medical devices.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is authorized to receive a delegation to perform laser hair removal?

Physician assistants, qualified laser hair removal professionals (including certain former cosmetic therapists or those completing 750 hours of instruction and passing an exam), registered nurses, and licensed practical nurses.

What training must a laser hair removal professional complete before performing procedures?

They must complete eight hours of basic education, observe 15 procedures for each specific device type, and perform at least 20 procedures under a physician's .

Can a physician supervise multiple laser hair removal delegates at the same time?

Yes, under a physician may supervise up to two such delegates simultaneously, or up to five under specific provisions for qualified cosmetic therapists or nurses.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

11 actions

Aug 26, 2026Enrolled
Effective
May 27, 2026Enrolled
Signed By The Governor
May 21, 2026Enrolled
Sent To The Governor
May 13, 2026SenateFloor
Passed
Mar 25, 2026SenateCommittee
Reported (Health)
Nov 19, 2025SenateCommittee
Referred to Health

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Nov 18, 2025SenateIntroduced
Introduced
Nov 12, 2025HouseFloor
Passed
Nov 5, 2025HouseCommittee
Reported - Amended (Health)
Sep 15, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to Health
Jun 24, 2025HouseIntroduced
Introduced

Version history & redline

6 versions on file

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hb377_04_PS As Passed by the Senate 136th hb377_05_EN (136th General Assembly Regular Session Am. H. B. No. 377 2025-2026 Representative Deeter Cosponsors: Representatives Schmidt, Barhorst, Gross, King, Brennan, Sigrist, Somani, Thomas, C., Tims, Williams, Willis, Young Senators Huffman, Johnson, Cirino, DeMora, Gavarone, O'Brien, Patton, Wilkin Assembly) (Amended House Bill Number 377) AN ACT To amend section 4731.33 and to enact section 4731.331 of the Revised Code to revise the law governing the application of light-based medical devices for the purpose of hair removal. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF OHIO: Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Ohio: Section 1. That section 4731.33 be amended and section 4731.331 of the Revised Code be enacted to read as follows: Sec. 4731.33. (A) As […] delegation and supervision described in section 4731.33 of the Revised Code. Section 2. That existing section 4731.33 of the Revised Code is hereby repealed.Speaker ___________________ of the House of Representatives. President ___________________ of the Senate. Passed ________________________, 20____ Approved ________________________, 20____ Governor. The section numbering of law of a general and permanent nature is complete and in conformity with the Revised Code. Director, Legislative Service Commission. Filed in the office of the Secretary of State at Columbus, Ohio, on the ____ day of ___________, A. D. 20____. Secretary of State. File No. _________ Effective Date ___________________

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