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OH HB633
Bill
Status
10/8/2014
Primary Sponsor
Peter Beck
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AI Summary
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Requires all Ohio state and private institutions of higher education sponsoring intercollegiate athletics to adopt a drug testing policy for student-athletes.
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Mandates drug tests during annual physical examinations and prior to championship-level athletic competitions, with testing limited to substances banned by the NCAA (excluding alcohol).
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Establishes escalating penalties for positive test results: first offense requires completion of drug treatment program; second offense suspends athlete from two competitions; third offense triggers revocation of state financial aid; fourth offense results in dismissal from athletics.
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Requires institutions to provide transportation and payment for off-campus drug treatment programs if no on-campus program exists.
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Mandates annual distribution of the policy to all student-athletes with required written acknowledgment of receipt.
Legislative Description
To require each state or private institution of higher education that sponsors intercollegiate athletic sports to adopt a policy in regard to drug testing student-athletes for banned substances.
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Last Action
To Education
10/8/2014