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 treatment and support system for individuals with mental illnesses and addictions, ensuring that community prevention, treatment, and support services are accessible in every service district. The bill emphasizes the protection of personal liberties for those receiving treatment, promotes high-quality and cost-effective services, and encourages the involvement of service recipients in the planning and evaluation of these services. Additionally, it introduces penalties for failure to register recovery housing residences, enhancing accountability, and outlines the responsibilities of boards in evaluating community needs and ensuring compliance with minimum standards.

Moreover, the bill specifies the responsibilities of the director of mental health and addiction services, including the establishment of criteria for program audits and the issuance of guidelines for reviewing financial audit reports from community service providers. It introduces new language clarifying the criteria for program audits and the director's authority to issue time-limited waivers for certain treatment requirements. The bill also repeals several existing sections of the Revised Code to streamline the legal framework and mandates that boards adopt written policies regarding credit card account usage if applicable. Overall, the bill aims to improve the quality and accountability of mental health and addiction services across the state, ensuring timely and efficient support for individuals in need.

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