The bill S.B. No. 2025-2026, introduced in the 136th General Assembly, aims to enhance safety measures in bars and restaurants by requiring the availability of date rape drug testing devices for customer use. It enacts a new section, 4301.73, in the Revised Code, which defines key terms such as "controlled substance," "date rape drug," and "drink drug testing device." The bill specifies that a "drink drug testing device" must be capable of detecting at least ten controlled substances, provide results within five minutes, and be manufactured in the United States or its territories.

Under the provisions of the bill, qualified permit holders (those with specific alcohol permits) are mandated to post notices about the availability of these testing devices, provide them either for free or at a reasonable cost, and ensure that the devices are within their expiration dates. Additionally, the bill includes a liability clause that protects permit holders from being held responsible for any defective or inaccurate test results produced by the devices.