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Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
136th General Assembly
Bill Summary
To amend sections 340.034, 2925.01, 5119.01, 5119.36, 5119.365, 5119.39, 5119.392, 5119.393, 5119.394, 5119.396, 5119.94, and 5119.99; to enact new section 5119.391 and sections 5119.02, 5119.369, 5119.398, and 5119.399; and to repeal sections 5119.391, 5119.395, and 5119.397 of the Revised Code to require state certification of recovery housing residences, to establish additional duties regarding services offered by community addiction services providers, and to create the Ohio Recovery Housing Task Force.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a state certification program for recovery housing residences, which are facilities providing a drug-free living environment and support for individuals recovering from addiction. It mandates that these residences must be certified by the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) or accredited by an approved organization, with specific requirements for in-person visits, policy reviews, and complaint investigations. The bill also outlines duties for community addiction services providers, including full disclosure of services offered and assistance for individuals leaving inpatient facilities. Furthermore, it creates the Ohio Recovery Housing Task Force to study and recommend improvements regarding the regulation, quality, distribution, and oversight of recovery housing, including addressing issues like fraud and human trafficking. The bill also clarifies residency rules for accessing addiction and mental health services and establishes penalties for operating uncertified recovery housing residences.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (51)
Dontavius Jarrells (D)*,
Justin Pizzulli (R)*,
Cindy Abrams (R),
Rachel Baker (D),
Adam Bird (R),
Sean Brennan (D),
Darnell Brewer (D),
Karen Brownlee (D),
Ashley Bryant Bailey (D),
Jamie Callender (R),
Gary Click (R),
Christine Cockley (D),
Jack Daniels (R),
Kellie Deeter (R),
Michael Dovilla (R),
Haraz Ghanbari (R),
Chris Glassburn (D),
Michele Grim (D),
Derrick Hall (D),
Dani Isaacsohn (D),
Marilyn John (R),
Mark Johnson (R),
Matthew Kishman (R),
Meredith Lawson-Rowe (D),
Crystal Lett (D),
Lauren McNally (D),
Joe Miller (D),
Ismail Mohamed (D),
Diane Mullins (R),
Johnathan Newman (R),
Mike Odioso (R),
Scott Oelslager (R),
Tristan Rader (D),
Tracy Richardson (R),
Kevin Ritter (R),
Monica Robb Blasdel (R),
Elgin Rogers (D),
Allison Russo (D),
Jodi Salvo (R),
Nick Santucci (R),
Jean Schmidt (R),
Mark Sigrist (D),
Anita Somani (D),
Jason Stephens (R),
Eric Synenberg (D),
Cecil Thomas (D),
Dan Troy (D),
Terrence Upchurch (D),
Andrea White (R),
Heidi Workman (R),
Tom Young (R),
Last Action
Senate Addiction and Community Revitalization 1st Hearing, Sponsor (16:00:00 3/24/2026 Grant Hearing Room) (on 03/24/2026)
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