Comment on SMBO Proposed Rule Updates on Pronouncement of Death, Surgery, Delegation, Radiology Assistants

Comment until May 6

The State Medical Board of Ohio (SBMO) is seeking public input on proposed rules pertaining to Pronouncement of Death, Surgery Standards, Delegation of Medical Tasks, and Radiology Assistant Certification. 

SBMO will review comments received and possibly make changes to the initially proposed language before the rules are then filed with the Common Sense Initiative Office. 

Deadline for submitting comments: Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Send comments to:  Kimberly.Anderson@med.ohio.gov

View Rule Changes

Pronouncement of Death:

OAC 4731-14-01

Pronouncement of Death

Proposed to Amend

Surgery Standards:

OAC 4731-18-04

Delegation of Phototherapy and Photodynamic Therapy 

Proposed No Change


Delegation of Medical Tasks:

OAC 4731-23-01  Definitions Proposed No Change
OAC 4731-23-02 Delegation of Medical Tasks  Proposed to Amend
OAC 4731-23-03 Prohibitions Proposed to Amend
OAC 4731-23-04 Violations Proposed No Change

Radiologist Assistants Certification:

OAC 4774-1-01 Definitions   Proposed No Change
OAC 4774-1-02 Application for an Initial License to Practice Proposed No Change
OAC 4774-1-03 Renewal of a Certificate to Practice Proposed No Change
OAC 4774-1-04 Miscellaneous Provisions Proposed to Amend

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