H.B. 424 Summary

• Enacts the "Substance Recovery and Workforce Improvement Act" adding drug testing provisions to Ohio's unemployment compensation system

• Requires individuals filing for unemployment benefits to disclose whether they were separated from employment due to unlawful use of controlled substances

• Allows the director of job and family services to require drug tests for claimants when there is reasonable cause to suspect unlawful controlled substance use and discharge was related to such use; individuals who fail or refuse testing are disqualified from benefits

• Employers may voluntarily report to the director individuals who fail or refuse required drug tests as a condition of employment offers or continued employment; such failures/refusals result in disqualification from unemployment benefits

• Director must send letters to affected individuals listing community addiction services providers and establish a database to track individuals reported for drug test failures or refusals