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Sponsor proposes limited pathway for reinstating physicians after permanent license revocation
Summary
Sponsor testimony on Senate Bill 375 described a proposal allowing physicians whose licenses were permanently revoked to petition for reinstatement after five years in some cases, while excluding those revoked for gross violations; the committee sought clarification on eligibility criteria and safeguards.
Senate Bill 375 would create a process allowing physicians whose licenses were permanently revoked to petition the State Medical Board for reinstatement after five years in certain circumstances, a sponsor (S13) told the committee.
The sponsor described a case that prompted the bill and said the measure is intended to provide a limited pathway for second chances where appropriate. The bill excludes applicants whose licenses were revoked under Ohio Revised Code provisions involving gross failures to meet minimal standards of care or cases of serious patient harm.
The sponsor emphasized the board would retain discretion, require petitioners to demonstrate rehabilitation or treatment where relevant, and that filing a petition would not guarantee reinstatement. "This doesn't guarantee somebody after 5 years gets their license back," S4 said in committee clarification; rather, the board may impose conditions or deny reinstatement after review.
Committee members asked about specific eligibility requirements, whether treatment for underlying conditions should be documented, and what standards the board would apply. The sponsor and staff said the bill requires relevant documentation and allows the board to set conditions or require reporting if reinstatement is granted.
