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OH HB767

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/14/2018

Primary Sponsor

Richard Brown

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd General Assembly (2017-2018)

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Office of Drug Policy within the Office of the Governor to coordinate statewide drug-related efforts and initiatives across state agencies and local governments

  • Directs the office to share information about drug misuse, addiction, and overdose death reduction measures among state agencies and local governments, and to formulate policies facilitating mutual aid across communities

  • Requires the office to seek increased funding and resources for drug use prevention and treatment through public and private partnerships, and to remove existing barriers to addiction treatment by reviewing agency rules

  • Mandates quarterly reports outlining best practices and new developments in drug use prevention and treatment to be posted on the governor's website, and establishes a telephone hotline to assist local communities

  • Authorizes the governor to appoint an executive director and necessary staff to manage the office and carry out its duties

Legislative Description

Establish Governor's Office of Drug Policy

State and Local Government

Last Action

Refer to Committee: Government Accountability and Oversight

11/27/2018

Committee Referrals

Government Accountability and Oversight11/27/2018

Full Bill Text

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