OH HB68

Establishes the Ohio Council to Reform Behavioral Health Care to conduct a comprehensive review of the state's behavioral health system and recommend reforms and cost containment measures.

Council consists of nine members appointed within 60 days by the Governor, President of the Senate, and Speaker of the House (three members each), selected for expertise in behavioral health care or experience as service recipients.

Members serve without compensation unless serving is part of their regular employment duties; council must elect a chairperson within 30 days of original appointments and maintain meeting records and minutes.

Department of Mental Health, Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services, and Department of Job and Family Services shall provide meeting space, staff services, and technical assistance to support the council's work.

Council must submit written findings and recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly by January 1, 2012, and shall cease to exist upon submission of the report.