The bill amends sections 340.02 and 340.036 of the Revised Code to modify the composition and operational guidelines of boards overseeing alcohol, drug addiction, and mental health services in Ohio. It establishes that each board will consist of a variable number of members—either nine, twelve, fourteen, fifteen, or eighteen—depending on the decision of the county commissioners. The bill also stipulates that the membership should reflect the political party preferences of the service district's population based on recent election results, and it mandates that board members must be residents of the service district. Additionally, it outlines the appointment process, term limits, and training requirements for board members, as well as restrictions on conflicts of interest.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new provisions regarding the contracting process for services provided by boards of alcohol, drug addiction, and mental health services. It specifies that boards must enter into contracts with various service providers while ensuring compliance with licensing and certification requirements. Notably, the bill prohibits boards from denying contracts based solely on the for-profit or nonprofit status of an entity. It also establishes guidelines for contract termination, transition of care, and the use of a competitive selection process for contracting, while repealing existing sections of the Revised Code that are replaced by these amendments.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 340.02, 340.036