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OH HB685

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Crystal Lett

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Origin

House of Representatives

136th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires Ohio establishments with A-1-A or D class liquor permits (excluding D-6 and D-8) to post notices about drink drug testing device availability and provide the devices free or at reasonable cost

  • Defines covered "date rape drugs" as GHB and its analogues, ketamine, flunitrazepam, and similar substances

  • Testing devices must detect at least 10 controlled substances, provide results within 5 minutes, and be manufactured in the United States or its territories

  • Shields permit holders from liability for defective tests or inaccurate results, including false positives or negatives

  • Authorizes the Division of Liquor Control to create a voluntary reporting mechanism for positive test results, with data anonymized, aggregated, made publicly accessible, and prohibited from use in enforcement actions against permit holders

Legislative Description

Establish provisions governing date rape drug testing devices

Commerce

Last Action

Referred to committee: Agriculture

2/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture2/18/2026

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