Ohio Legislative Conference

This event serves as a forum for operators with facilities in Ohio and supplier partners based in the state to learn about current advocacy efforts and the legislative landscape affecting the industry. The program prepares attendees for Capitol legislative visits by outlining the issues under review and explaining how proposed policies, such as the 50 percent reusable textile threshold, support environmental and economic goals within the state. It provides an overview of the policy environment and the role industry stakeholders play in shaping legislative outcomes.

This gathering provides a key opportunity for industry stakeholders to make their voices heard and advance support for the proposed 50 percent reusable textile threshold.

Key Issue Summary for TRSA Ohio Legislative Conference

Ohio State Senator George F. Lang has introduced Senate Bill 344 (SB 344), which aims to expand the use of reusable infection prevention textiles in healthcare settings to improve both safety and sustainability.

What the bill does:

• Establishes new Section 3701.95 of the Ohio Revised Code defining “infection prevention textiles” and setting standards for their use in healthcare settings. .
• Requires reusable protective textiles to be processed in hygienically clean certified facilities to ensure they are free of pathogens at levels that prevent disease transmission.

Where it applies: SB 344 covers a broad range of healthcare facilities across Ohio including hospitals, nursing homes, hospices, ambulatory surgical centers, dialysis centers, rehabilitation facilities, birthing centers, radiation centers and pediatric respite care programs.

Why it matters:

• The bill strengthens infection control standards while advancing the use sustainable, reusable textiles in healthcare.
• Aligns directly with TRSA’s advocacy efforts to promote safe, resilient and environmentally responsible textile services.

Status: Introduced in the 136th General Assembly and currently pending committee review.

Dress Code

Business casual attire for all sessions.