Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateOhioIntroduced
HB 479: Regards physician supervision of imaging contrast administration
Jean Schmidt
HB 479 status: Introduced — Effective 9/23/26 (updated Sep 23, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
65OUT OF 100
Score:65/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill modifies Ohio Revised Code sections to change how physicians supervise the administration of contrast agents for medical imaging.
Who is affected
Medical imaging facilities, radiologists, nursing staff, and radiology technicians.
Requirements and enforcement
Facilities must adhere to the newly enacted statutes regarding the supervision and delegation of contrast administration.
Costs and funding
Potentially minimal training and protocol documentation costs; no major fiscal impacts identified in the summary.
When it takes effect
Effective date is 9/23/2026.
Potential benefits
Potential for increased efficiency, modernization of practice, and reduced wait times for imaging procedures.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential for inconsistent supervision quality and safety risks associated with decreased direct physician presence during administration.
What is still unknown
The specific supervisory ratios or limitations set forth in the new code sections are not detailed in the summary.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Reduced administrative burden for imaging centers
- Streamlined operational efficiency in medical workflows
- Clarified professional scope for imaging staff
Risks
- Potential costs for updating institutional protocols
- New compliance training requirements for staff
- Increased liability exposure for non-physician providers
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Modernization of medical supervision standards
- Enhanced procedure throughput for patients
- Clearer guidelines for nursing and technician roles
Risks
- Potential risks of adverse reactions during un-supervised procedures
- Reduced immediate physician oversight during administration
- Reliance on protocol-driven safety rather than direct supervision
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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