To enact section 5.2322 of the Revised Code to designate the third full week of May as "EMS week in Ohio."
Summary
HB311 would add a new section to the Revised Code designating the third full week of May as "EMS week in Ohio." The bill is a commemorative measure recognizing emergency medical services personnel and their role in public safety and emergency response.
The legislation does not create a regulatory program, funding mechanism, or enforcement provision. Its legal effect is limited to establishing an official state observance in the Ohio Revised Code, which can be used for public recognition, awareness activities, and ceremonial observances by state and local governments.
Impact
HB311 would amend Ohio law by enacting section 5.2322 of the Revised Code to formally designate an annual EMS Week in Ohio during the third full week of May. The bill affects no private rights or obligations and does not alter licensing, reimbursement, staffing, or operational rules for EMS providers; its impact is symbolic and promotional, centered on state recognition of emergency medical services workers and related public awareness efforts.
Sentiment
The available voting history indicates strong, unanimous support for the bill at each recorded stage. The House Public Safety Committee reported it favorably 9-0, the full House passed it 96-0, and the Senate committee also advanced it 6-0. That pattern suggests broad bipartisan agreement and little to no opposition to the measure.
Contention
No committee testimony or floor debate was provided, and the recorded votes show no dissent. As a result, there is no visible substantive controversy in the available record. The bill appears to be noncontroversial and largely ceremonial, with support likely driven by general appreciation for EMS professionals rather than disagreement over policy.
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