by oaapn | Jun 9, 2026 | Legislation, SB 258
Legislative Update: Attention APRNs!! Important legislation impacting our community is moving forward TODAY, and your voice matters. Proponent testimony for SB 258 is scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, at 10:30 AM, and we encourage everyone to follow the discussion...
by oaapn | Sep 23, 2025 | HB 449, HB 508, Legislation, SB 258
Last week, OAAPN celebrated the introduction of Senate Bill 258 — The Better Access to Healthcare Act. This week, we are thrilled to share even bigger news: House Bill 449, identical legislation, has been introduced by Representatives McClain and Barhorst. House Bill...
by oaapn | Sep 23, 2025 | HB 449, HB 508, Legislation, SB 258
On September 9, 2025, Ohio Senators George Lang and Mark Romanchuk introduced Senate Bill 258 — The Better Access to Healthcare Act, a historic step toward removing the outdated Standard Care Arrangement (SCA) for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs). On the...
by oaapn | Sep 11, 2025 | Legislation, News, SB 258
On Wednesday, September 9, 2025, Senators George Lang and Mark Romanchuk introduced Senate Bill 258 — the Better Access to Healthcare Act. This is the legislation we’ve been waiting for — the bill that would finally remove the Standard Care Arrangement in Ohio. This...
by oaapn | Mar 20, 2025 | HB 449, HB 508, Legislation, SB 258
The proposed legislation to remove Ohio’s Standard Care Arrangement (SCA) is gaining momentum in the Statehouse. But with progress comes misinformation. Let’s set the record straight. Update on Senate Bill 258 and House Bills 449 and 508 >> Myth 1: Eliminating...
