The bill amends various sections of the Revised Code concerning boards of alcohol, drug addiction, and mental health services, while also enacting a new section, 340.038. It establishes a unified system for treatment and support for individuals with mental illnesses and addictions, creating a community prevention, treatment, and support system accessible in every service district. The legislation emphasizes the protection of personal liberties for those receiving treatment, the provision of high-quality and culturally sensitive services, and the development of comprehensive community services tailored to local needs. Additionally, it introduces penalties for failure to register recovery housing residences and mandates the creation of community addiction and mental health plans, which must be approved by the director of mental health and addiction services.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the responsibilities of the director of mental health and addiction services, including establishing criteria for program audits and issuing guidelines for reviewing financial audit reports from community service providers. It introduces conditions under which the director may withhold funds from non-compliant boards and mandates the adoption of written policies regarding credit card account usage. The bill also emphasizes data sharing among service providers to enhance program management and service delivery. Overall, the legislation aims to strengthen the framework for addiction and mental health services in Ohio, ensuring quality care and support for individuals in need while enhancing accountability and compliance among service providers.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 340.011, 340.03, 340.032, 340.036, 340.041, 340.05, 340.08, 5119.22, 5119.221, 5119.25, 5119.99
As Reported By Senate Committee: 340.011, 340.03, 340.032, 340.036, 340.041, 340.05, 340.08, 5119.22, 5119.221, 5119.25, 5119.99
As Passed By Senate: 340.011, 340.03, 340.032, 340.036, 340.041, 340.05, 340.08, 5119.22, 5119.221, 5119.25, 5119.99
As Reported By House Committee: 340.011, 340.03, 340.032, 340.036, 340.041, 340.05, 340.08, 5119.22, 5119.221, 5119.25, 5119.99
As Passed By House: 340.011, 340.03, 340.032, 340.036, 340.041, 340.05, 340.08, 5119.22, 5119.221, 5119.25, 5119.99
As Enrolled: 340.011, 340.03, 340.032, 340.036, 340.041, 340.05, 340.08, 5119.22, 5119.221, 5119.25, 5119.99