Modify alcohol, drug addiction, and mental health services laws

Added new Section 340.038 requiring the department to develop a data sharing and integration plan to improve program management and ensure essential services are available to those seeking or receiving addiction or mental health services.

Added new duties for boards including investigating abuse or neglect complaints (Section 340.03(A)(2)), promoting working agreements with social service agencies (Section 340.03(A)(4)), and establishing mechanisms for involving service recipients in planning (Section 340.03(A)(13)).

Modified contract requirements in Section 340.036 to include transition of care provisions (60 days), dispute resolution procedures (120-day notice period), and prohibited contracting with unlicensed facilities or uncertified providers.

Added new Section 5119.221 allowing the director to issue time-limited waivers for ambulatory detoxification and medication-assisted treatment when services cannot be provided within a board's service district but are available within 30 miles.

Added new enforcement provisions in Section 5119.25 allowing the director to withhold funds for noncompliance with the Revised Code, denial of services based on protected characteristics, or failure to meet approved budgets and plans.

Changed formatting from Senate version to House version, including reorganization of text layout, removal of page numbers, and adjustment of section numbering and spacing.

Formatting and layout changes throughout the document, including reorganization of section headers and removal of page numbers and line numbers from the original draft.

New requirement that all housing built, subsidized, or operated by boards must meet minimum fire safety standards and ensure access to culturally relevant services, excluding facilities already licensed under section 5119.34.

New section requiring the department to develop a data sharing and integration plan to improve program management and ensure essential services are available to persons seeking or receiving addiction or mental health services.

Enhanced complaint investigation procedures, requiring boards to investigate or request investigation of abuse or neglect allegations, with mandatory referral to the appropriate district board when the complaint originates outside the board's service district.

Strengthened contract dispute resolution by extending notice periods from 60 to 120 days before contract expiration, with mandatory good faith negotiation during the first 60 days and director involvement if disputes remain unresolved.

New requirement for boards to establish a mechanism for obtaining advice and involvement of persons receiving services on matters pertaining to services and supports in their service district.

Expanded board duties to include annual audits of all contracted programs and services, with provisions for contracting private auditors and distributing audit reports to the department, state auditor, and county auditors.

New provision requiring boards to designate treatment services, providers, or facilities for each person involuntarily committed to the board, with emphasis on providing the least restrictive and most appropriate alternative available.