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Ohio witnesses urge updates to behavioral-health contracting, support penalties for unaccredited recovery housing in SB 138
Summary
Proponents told the House Children and Human Services Committee that Senate Bill 138 would modernize contracting and data practices for local ADAM boards, require transition-of-care protections, and restore criminal penalties for operators running recovery housing without required certification.
Chair White convened the House Children and Human Services Subcommittee for proponent testimony on Senate Bill 138, a package of changes supporters said would update Ohio Revised Code Chapter 340, clarify board-provider contracting, expand data sharing and oversight, and impose penalties for uncertified recovery housing.
Supporters told the committee the measure aims to reduce contractual disputes, create a statewide framework for behavioral-health data, and protect patients during provider transitions. Teresa Lampel, chief executive officer of the Ohio Council of Behavioral Health and Family Services Providers, said the bill was negotiated over many years and "addresses the board provider contracting process, audit and investigation guidance, and a transition of care…
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