OH SB182

Establishes a two-year Ohio Works First drug testing pilot program in three volunteer counties (one rural, one suburban, one urban) beginning within 90 days of enactment.

Requires county departments to assess all adult applicants for Ohio Works First to determine if there is reasonable cause to suspect chemical dependency, and to conduct drug tests on those meeting that threshold.

Routes cash assistance through a protective payee (third-party manager) for one year if an adult refuses assessment/testing or fails a drug test; the protective payee requirement continues for an additional year if the adult fails to complete treatment or fails a follow-up drug test after six months.

Requires county departments to refer adults who fail drug tests to certified alcohol and drug addiction treatment programs, with adults able to request return of direct cash assistance after completing treatment and passing a drug test.

Appropriates $100,000 to the Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services for each of fiscal years 2014 and 2015 to fund treatment services under the pilot program, with the Director required to report findings to the Governor and General Assembly within 90 days of program conclusion.