Senate Bill 138 would shorten ADAMH contract notice, require data-sharing plan and criminalize uncertified recovery housing

Senator Johnson, sponsor of Senate Bill 138, told the House Children and Human Services Committee at a first hearing that the bill would shorten contract-notice timelines for local Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health (ADAMH) boards, require a state–local data-sharing plan, and make it a first-degree misdemeanor to operate or advertise recovery housing without certification.

"First, it reforms the outdated and highly contentious contract requirements pertaining to the ADAMH boards," Senator Johnson said. "The 120 day notice has been slashed in half to only needing at least 60 days notice if either party no longer wishes to enter into another contract. ... Additionally, due to the proposed changes in contracting, the bill implements a 6 month runway following the effective date of its adoption, allowing boards and providers ample time to reassess."

The bill would also require the Ohio…