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OH HB680

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Josh Williams

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Origin

House of Representatives

136th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits judges from requiring criminal defendants to receive substance use disorder or mental health treatment at a specific facility based solely on whether it is for-profit or nonprofit

  • Applies to all judges, including those presiding over specialized drug court or mental health dockets

  • Explicitly includes faith-based treatment entities within the protection, preventing discrimination based on organizational status

  • Enacts new Section 2901.14 of the Ohio Revised Code, overriding any conflicting provisions in existing law

Legislative Description

Regards criminal defendant substance use disorder, mental health

Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and Punishment

Last Action

Referred to committee: Community Revitalization

2/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Community Revitalization2/18/2026

Full Bill Text

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