The bill H. B. No. 2025-2026 aims to establish regulations regarding the use of drink drug testing devices in Ohio. It introduces two new sections, 4301.73 and 4301.731, to the Revised Code. Section 4301.73 defines key terms such as "controlled substance," "date rape drug," and "drink drug testing device," and outlines the responsibilities of qualified permit holders, which include posting notices about the availability of testing devices, providing these devices at a reasonable cost, and ensuring they are not expired. Additionally, it states that qualified permit holders are not liable for any inaccuracies in test results from these devices.

Section 4301.731 allows the division of liquor control to create a voluntary reporting mechanism for consumers and permit holders to report positive results from drink drug testing devices. It mandates that any data collected through this mechanism must be anonymized, aggregated, and analyzed for public safety purposes, while ensuring that it cannot be used for enforcement actions against permit holders. This legislation aims to enhance public safety and awareness regarding the risks of date rape drugs in alcoholic beverages.