Ohio Senate Bill 109 Sexual Misconduct Policy Changes

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:29:00 +0000
Healthcare

Ohio Senate Bill 109 (SB 109), effective March 21, 2025, substantially amends state law to strengthen the State Medical Board of Ohio's authority over licensed healthcare providers. The law shortens reporting timeframes from 60 to 30 days for healthcare facilities, providers, and professional associations; authorizes the Board to summarily suspend licenses for felony charges; requires Board providers on probationary orders to disclose their status to patients; expands criminal code sex offense provisions; and prohibits unauthorized intimate examinations on anesthetized or unconscious patients.