Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Passed House 1 D cosponsors

HB 718 — Revise the Chemical Dependency Professionals Board and duties

Last action — Informally passed

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 25, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 32% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Mixed recorded votes

    1 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill changes the Chemical Dependency Professionals Board to the Behavioral Health Professionals Board.

This bill renames the Chemical Dependency Professionals Board and updates its duties, including certifying peer supporters and mental health professionals. It also amends various related sections of the law.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means professionals in behavioral health will have clearer certification paths and potentially more support in their roles.

Summary

To amend sections 107.56, 126.42, 340.04, 4743.09, 4745.04, 4757.41, 4758.01, 4758.02, 4758.03, 4758.10, 4758.11, 4758.12, 4758.13, 4758.15, 4758.16, 4758.17, 4758.20, 4758.21, 4758.22, 4758.221, 4758.23, 4758.24, 4758.25, 4758.26, 4758.27, 4758.28, 4758.29, 4758.30, 4758.31, 4758.32, 4758.35, 4758.36, 4758.39, 4758.40, 4758.41, 4758.42, 4758.43, 4758.44, 4758.45, 4758.46, 4758.47, 4758.48, 4758.51, 4758.54, 4758.55, 4758.56, 4758.57, 4758.59, 4758.62, 4758.63, 4758.64, 4758.70, 4758.72, 4776.01, 4776.20, 5119.94, and 5122.15; to enact sections 4758.011, 4758.38, 4758.49, 4758.491, 4758.65, 4758.651, 4758.66, and 4758.661; and to repeal section 4758.52 of the Revised Code to change the name of the Chemical Dependency Professionals Board to the Behavioral Health Professionals Board, to require the Board to certify peer supporters and qualified mental health professionals, and to make other changes to the laws governing the Board and the professionals it regulates.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

110 added · 110 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill HB 718 has replaced the phrase "As Introduced" with "As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee" throughout the document. This change indicates that the bill has undergone a review process by the committee, which is a standard procedure to ensure it has been properly evaluated before moving forward. It matters because it signals progress in the legislative process and suggests that the bill may have been adjusted based on feedback from committee members.

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As Introduced 136th General Assembly Regular Session H.
As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee 136th General Assembly Regular Session H.
718 Page 2 As Introduced Section 1.
718 Page 2 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee Section 1.
718 Page 3 As Introduced (12) The Ohio landscape architects board;
718 Page 3 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee (12) The Ohio landscape architects board;
718 Page 4 As Introduced (31) Any other multi-member body created under state law 73 that licenses or otherwise regulates an occupation or industry 74 to which one or more members of the body belongs.
718 Page 4 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee (31) Any other multi-member body created under state law 73 that licenses or otherwise regulates an occupation or industry 74 to which one or more members of the body belongs.
718 Page 5 As Introduced the following actions are not subject to review under this 101 section:
718 Page 5 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee the following actions are not subject to review under this 101 section:
718 Page 6 As Introduced (4) A person who is affected by an action taken by a board 129 or commission or is likely to be affected by an action proposed 130 by a board or commission shall refer the action to the office 131 for review within thirty days after receiving notice of the 132 action or proposed action.
718 Page 6 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee (4) A person who is affected by an action taken by a board 129 or commission or is likely to be affected by an action proposed 130 by a board or commission shall refer the action to the office 131 for review within thirty days after receiving notice of the 132 action or proposed action.
718 Page 7 As Introduced state policy and that the policy is not a pretext as described 159 in division (D) of this section.
718 Page 7 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee state policy and that the policy is not a pretext as described 159 in division (D) of this section.
718 Page 8 As Introduced attorney general, a county prosecuting attorney, or any 189 assistant prosecutor designated to assist a county prosecuting 190 attorney, the court shall grant the request.
718 Page 8 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee attorney general, a county prosecuting attorney, or any 189 assistant prosecutor designated to assist a county prosecuting 190 attorney, the court shall grant the request.
718 Page 9 As Introduced (5) State dental board;
718 Page 9 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee (5) State dental board;
718 Page 10 As Introduced (b) Preparing and processing vouchers, purchase orders, 242 encumbrances, and other accounting documents;
718 Page 10 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee (b) Preparing and processing vouchers, purchase orders, 242 encumbrances, and other accounting documents;
718 Page 11 As Introduced director's duties.
718 Page 11 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee director's duties.
718 Page 12 As Introduced telehealth services provided in a facility that is intended to 299 compensate the facility for its operational expenses and is 300 separate and distinct from a professional fee.
718 Page 12 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee telehealth services provided in a facility that is intended to 299 compensate the facility for its operational expenses and is 300 separate and distinct from a professional fee.
718 Page 13 As Introduced (k) A professional clinical counselor, independent social 326 worker, independent marriage and family therapist, art 327 therapist, or music therapist licensed under Chapter 4757.
718 Page 13 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee (k) A professional clinical counselor, independent social 326 worker, independent marriage and family therapist, art 327 therapist, or music therapist licensed under Chapter 4757.
718 Page 14 As Introduced (h) The Ohio occupational therapy, physical therapy, and 351 athletic trainers board;
718 Page 14 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee (h) The Ohio occupational therapy, physical therapy, and 351 athletic trainers board;
718 Page 15 As Introduced licensing board under this section shall establish a standard of 379 care for telehealth services that is equal to the standard of 380 care for in-person services.
718 Page 15 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee licensing board under this section shall establish a standard of 379 care for telehealth services that is equal to the standard of 380 care for in-person services.
718 Page 16 As Introduced protection of patient information.
718 Page 16 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee protection of patient information.
718 Page 17 As Introduced services.
718 Page 17 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee services.
718 Page 18 As Introduced (a) The state dental board established under Chapter 4715.
718 Page 18 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee (a) The state dental board established under Chapter 4715.
718 Page 19 As Introduced (m) Any other licensing agency that considers its 492 licensees to be health care professionals.
718 Page 19 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee (m) Any other licensing agency that considers its 492 licensees to be health care professionals.
718 Page 20 As Introduced (2) In the case of a person holding a license to practice 521 medicine and surgery, osteopathic medicine and surgery, or 522 podiatric medicine and surgery, the state medical board shall 523 permit the person to satisfy not more than ten hours of the 524 person's continuing education requirement by providing health 525 care services as a volunteer.
718 Page 20 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee (2) In the case of a person holding a license to practice 521 medicine and surgery, osteopathic medicine and surgery, or 522 podiatric medicine and surgery, the state medical board shall 523 permit the person to satisfy not more than ten hours of the 524 person's continuing education requirement by providing health 525 care services as a volunteer.
718 Page 21 As Introduced (2) Psychologists, independent school psychologists, or 550 school psychologists licensed under Chapter 4732.
718 Page 21 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee (2) Psychologists, independent school psychologists, or 550 school psychologists licensed under Chapter 4732.
718 Page 22 As Introduced not hold herself or himself out as a person licensed or 580 registered under this chapter;
718 Page 22 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee not hold herself or himself out as a person licensed or 580 registered under this chapter;
718 Page 23 As Introduced commission's standards;
718 Page 23 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee commission's standards;
718 Page 24 As Introduced employees as defined by Chapter 4117.
718 Page 24 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee employees as defined by Chapter 4117.
718 Page 25 As Introduced use disorder conditions.
718 Page 25 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee use disorder conditions.
718 Page 26 As Introduced this chapter.
718 Page 26 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee this chapter.
718 Page 27 As Introduced other drugs that are classified in accepted nosologies, 724 including the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental 725 disorders and the international classification of diseases, and 726 in editions of those nosologies published after December 23, 727 2002.
718 Page 27 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee other drugs that are classified in accepted nosologies, 724 including the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental 725 disorders and the international classification of diseases, and 726 in editions of those nosologies published after December 23, 727 2002.
718 Page 28 As Introduced engages in substance use disorder counseling for a fee, salary, 753 or other consideration unless the person holds a valid 754 independent chemical dependency counselor-clinical supervisor 755 license, independent chemical dependency counselor license, 756 chemical dependency counselor III license, chemical dependency 757 counselor II license, or chemical dependency counselor assistant 758 certificate issued under this chapter;
718 Page 28 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee engages in substance use disorder counseling for a fee, salary, 753 or other consideration unless the person holds a valid 754 independent chemical dependency counselor-clinical supervisor 755 license, independent chemical dependency counselor license, 756 chemical dependency counselor III license, chemical dependency 757 counselor II license, or chemical dependency counselor assistant 758 certificate issued under this chapter;
718 Page 29 As Introduced indicated by the title or initials;
718 Page 29 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee indicated by the title or initials;
718 Page 30 As Introduced Sec.
718 Page 30 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee Sec.
718 Page 31 As Introduced (1) Four individuals who hold a valid independent chemical 842 dependency counselor-clinical supervisor license or independent 843 chemical dependency counselor license issued under this chapter, 844 including at least two of whom have received at least a master's 845 degree or higher in a field related to substance use disorder 846 counseling from an accredited educational institution and at 847 least two of whom are also licensed as an independent social 848 worker, professional clinical counselor, or independent marriage 849 and family therapist under Chapter 4757.
718 Page 31 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee (1) Four individuals who hold a valid independent chemical 842 dependency counselor-clinical supervisor license or independent 843 chemical dependency counselor license issued under this chapter, 844 including at least two of whom have received at least a master's 845 degree or higher in a field related to substance use disorder 846 counseling from an accredited educational institution and at 847 least two of whom are also licensed as an independent social 848 worker, professional clinical counselor, or independent marriage 849 and family therapist under Chapter 4757.
718 Page 32 As Introduced (7) Two individuals who represent the public and have not 871 practiced or provided substance use disorder counseling or, 872 prevention services, or peer support services, have not 873 practiced as a qualified mental health assistant, a qualified 874 mental health specialist, or a qualified mental health 875 practitioner, and have not been involved in the delivery of 876 substance use disorder counseling services or, prevention 877 services, peer support services, or services provided by a 878 qualified mental health assistant, qualified mental health 879 specialist, or qualified mental health practitioner.
718 Page 32 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee (7) Two individuals who represent the public and have not 871 practiced or provided substance use disorder counseling or, 872 prevention services, or peer support services, have not 873 practiced as a qualified mental health assistant, a qualified 874 mental health specialist, or a qualified mental health 875 practitioner, and have not been involved in the delivery of 876 substance use disorder counseling services or, prevention 877 services, peer support services, or services provided by a 878 qualified mental health assistant, qualified mental health 879 specialist, or qualified mental health practitioner.
718 Page 33 As Introduced be appointed for terms ending one year after December 23, 2002, 901 four shall be appointed for terms ending two years after 902 December 23, 2002, and four shall be appointed for terms ending 903 three years after December 23, 2002.
718 Page 33 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee be appointed for terms ending one year after December 23, 2002, 901 four shall be appointed for terms ending two years after 902 December 23, 2002, and four shall be appointed for terms ending 903 three years after December 23, 2002.
718 Page 34 As Introduced their necessary and actual expenses incurred in the performance 931 of their official duties.
718 Page 34 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee their necessary and actual expenses incurred in the performance 931 of their official duties.
718 Page 35 As Introduced board may employ and prescribe the powers and duties of 960 employees and consultants as are necessary for it to carry out 961 the board's duties under this chapter and the rules adopted 962 under it.
718 Page 35 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee board may employ and prescribe the powers and duties of 960 employees and consultants as are necessary for it to carry out 961 the board's duties under this chapter and the rules adopted 962 under it.
718 Page 36 As Introduced (2) If the board, pursuant to section 4758.221 of the 989 Revised Code, elects to administer examinations for individuals 990 seeking to act as substance abuse professionals in a United 991 States department of transportation drug and alcohol testing 992 program, the board's administration of the examinations;
718 Page 36 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee (2) If the board, pursuant to section 4758.221 of the 989 Revised Code, elects to administer examinations for individuals 990 seeking to act as substance abuse professionals in a United 991 States department of transportation drug and alcohol testing 992 program, the board's administration of the examinations;
718 Page 37 As Introduced endorsement issued under this chapterprograms;
718 Page 37 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee endorsement issued under this chapterprograms;
718 Page 38 As Introduced (b) Standards for work experience in core mental health 1046 functions required for an associate degree holder in a mental 1047 health-related field to be certified as a qualified mental 1048 health practitioner;
718 Page 38 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee (b) Standards for work experience in core mental health 1046 functions required for an associate degree holder in a mental 1047 health-related field to be certified as a qualified mental 1048 health practitioner;
718 Page 39 As Introduced (b) Training requirements for substance use disorders that 1075 shall, at a minimum, include qualifications for the individuals 1076 who provide the training and the content areas covered in the 1077 training.
718 Page 39 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee (b) Training requirements for substance use disorders that 1075 shall, at a minimum, include qualifications for the individuals 1076 who provide the training and the content areas covered in the 1077 training.
718 Page 40 As Introduced (a) The number of hours of compensated work experience in 1103 prevention services that an individual must have and the number 1104 of those hours that must be in administering or supervising the 1105 services;
718 Page 40 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee (a) The number of hours of compensated work experience in 1103 prevention services that an individual must have and the number 1104 of those hours that must be in administering or supervising the 1105 services;
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718 Page 41 As Introduced or volunteer work, field placement, intern, or practicum 1130 experience in prevention services that an individual must have;
718 Page 41 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee or volunteer work, field placement, intern, or practicum 1130 experience in prevention services that an individual must have;
718 Page 42 As Introduced (23) For the purpose of divisions (A) and (B) of section 1157 4758.52 of the Revised Code, training requirements for substance 1158 use disorder counseling;
718 Page 42 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee (23) For the purpose of divisions (A) and (B) of section 1157 4758.52 of the Revised Code, training requirements for substance 1158 use disorder counseling;
718 Page 43 As Introduced (a) Any additional competencies that may be promoted by a 1185 peer supporter;
718 Page 43 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee (a) Any additional competencies that may be promoted by a 1185 peer supporter;
718 Page 44 As Introduced counselor-clinical supervisor license, independent chemical 1213 dependency counselor license, chemical dependency counselor III 1214 license, chemical dependency counselor II license, chemical 1215 dependency counselor assistant certificate, peer recovery 1216 supporter certificate, youth peer supporter certificate, family 1217 peer supporter certificate, qualified mental health assistant 1218 certificate, qualified mental health specialist certificate, 1219 qualified mental health practitioner certificate, prevention 1220 consultant certificate, prevention specialist certificate, 1221 prevention specialist assistant certificate, or registered 1222 applicant certificate;
718 Page 44 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee counselor-clinical supervisor license, independent chemical 1213 dependency counselor license, chemical dependency counselor III 1214 license, chemical dependency counselor II license, chemical 1215 dependency counselor assistant certificate, peer recovery 1216 supporter certificate, youth peer supporter certificate, family 1217 peer supporter certificate, qualified mental health assistant 1218 certificate, qualified mental health specialist certificate, 1219 qualified mental health practitioner certificate, prevention 1220 consultant certificate, prevention specialist certificate, 1221 prevention specialist assistant certificate, or registered 1222 applicant certificate;
718 Page 45 As Introduced health for the purposes of section 4758.49 of the Revised Code;
718 Page 45 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee health for the purposes of section 4758.49 of the Revised Code;
718 Page 46 As Introduced examinations or use examinations prepared by state or national 1272 organizations that represent the interests of those involved in 1273 substance use disorder counseling or , prevention services, or 1274 peer support services.
718 Page 46 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee examinations or use examinations prepared by state or national 1272 organizations that represent the interests of those involved in 1273 substance use disorder counseling or , prevention services, or 1274 peer support services.
718 Page 47 As Introduced and professional conduct for the following:
718 Page 47 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee and professional conduct for the following:
718 Page 48 As Introduced The codes for individuals identified under divisions (A) 1331 (1) and (2)to (5) of this section may be based on any codes of 1332 ethical practice and professional conduct developed by national 1333 associations or other organizations representing the respective 1334 interests of those involved in substance use disorder counseling 1335 or prevention servicesindividuals.
718 Page 48 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee The codes for individuals identified under divisions (A) 1331 (1) and (2)to (5) of this section may be based on any codes of 1332 ethical practice and professional conduct developed by national 1333 associations or other organizations representing the respective 1334 interests of those involved in substance use disorder counseling 1335 or prevention servicesindividuals.
718 Page 49 As Introduced specified in rules adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised 1360 CodeIn addition to any other eligibility requirement set forth 1361 in this chapter, each applicant for an initial license, 1362 certificate, or endorsement issued under this chapter shall 1363 comply with sections 4776.01 to 4776.04 of the Revised Code.
718 Page 49 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee specified in rules adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised 1360 CodeIn addition to any other eligibility requirement set forth 1361 in this chapter, each applicant for an initial license, 1362 certificate, or endorsement issued under this chapter shall 1363 comply with sections 4776.01 to 4776.04 of the Revised Code.
718 Page 50 As Introduced Sec.
718 Page 50 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee Sec.
718 Page 51 As Introduced restoration, not later than one year after the license, 1419 certificate, or endorsement expires, applies for restoration of 1420 the license, certificate, or endorsement.
718 Page 51 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee restoration, not later than one year after the license, 1419 certificate, or endorsement expires, applies for restoration of 1420 the license, certificate, or endorsement.
718 Page 52 As Introduced the application may be submitted only after the period of time 1447 specified in rules adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised 1448 Code has elapsed.
718 Page 52 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee the application may be submitted only after the period of time 1447 specified in rules adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised 1448 Code has elapsed.
718 Page 53 As Introduced health professionals board, in accordance with Chapter 119.
718 Page 53 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee health professionals board, in accordance with Chapter 119.
718 Page 54 As Introduced related to any of the foregoing;
718 Page 54 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee related to any of the foregoing;
718 Page 55 As Introduced requirements specified under section 4758.56, 4758.59, 4758.61, 1536 or 4758.62, 4758.65, or 4758.66 of the Revised Code;
718 Page 55 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee requirements specified under section 4758.56, 4758.59, 4758.61, 1536 or 4758.62, 4758.65, or 4758.66 of the Revised Code;
718 Page 56 As Introduced counseling services, prevention services, or gambling disorder 1565 counseling services by individuals who hold a license, 1566 certificate, or endorsement issued under this chapter.
718 Page 56 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee counseling services, prevention services, or gambling disorder 1565 counseling services by individuals who hold a license, 1566 certificate, or endorsement issued under this chapter.
718 Page 57 As Introduced Revised Code.
718 Page 57 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee Revised Code.
718 Page 58 As Introduced be appointed.
718 Page 58 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee be appointed.
718 Page 59 As Introduced services provided by a qualified mental health assistant, 1654 qualified mental health specialist, or qualified mental health 1655 practitioner was obtained outside the United States, or whose 1656 education and experience both were obtained outside the United 1657 States, the chemical dependency behavioral health professionals 1658 board shall determine whether the applicant's command of the 1659 English language and education or experience meet the standards 1660 required by this chapter and rules adopted under it.
718 Page 59 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee services provided by a qualified mental health assistant, 1654 qualified mental health specialist, or qualified mental health 1655 practitioner was obtained outside the United States, or whose 1656 education and experience both were obtained outside the United 1657 States, the chemical dependency behavioral health professionals 1658 board shall determine whether the applicant's command of the 1659 English language and education or experience meet the standards 1660 required by this chapter and rules adopted under it.
718 Page 60 As Introduced qualified mental health assistant for at least twelve months;
718 Page 60 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee qualified mental health assistant for at least twelve months;
718 Page 61 As Introduced unrelated to mental health and have at least three thousand 1710 hours of experience working with mental health, including at 1711 least four hundred forty hours of work experience in core mental 1712 health functions in accordance with rules adopted under section 1713 4758.20 of the Revised Code;
718 Page 61 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee unrelated to mental health and have at least three thousand 1710 hours of experience working with mental health, including at 1711 least four hundred forty hours of work experience in core mental 1712 health functions in accordance with rules adopted under section 1713 4758.20 of the Revised Code;
718 Page 62 As Introduced health care;
718 Page 62 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee health care;
718 Page 63 As Introduced (17) Gerontology;
718 Page 63 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee (17) Gerontology;
718 Page 64 As Introduced (C) Have a minimum of the number of hours specified in 1788 rules adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised Code of 1789 training in substance use disorders that meets the requirements 1790 specified in those rules;
718 Page 64 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee (C) Have a minimum of the number of hours specified in 1788 rules adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised Code of 1789 training in substance use disorders that meets the requirements 1790 specified in those rules;
718 Page 65 As Introduced an independent chemical dependency counselor license;
718 Page 65 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee an independent chemical dependency counselor license;
718 Page 66 As Introduced individual also completes, from an accredited educational 1845 institution, a specific course of study in substance use 1846 disorders and a specialized substance use disorder internship or 1847 practicum, both of which meet requirements specified in rules 1848 adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised Code.
718 Page 66 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee individual also completes, from an accredited educational 1845 institution, a specific course of study in substance use 1846 disorders and a specialized substance use disorder internship or 1847 practicum, both of which meet requirements specified in rules 1848 adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised Code.
718 Page 67 As Introduced administered pursuant to section 4758.22 of the Revised Code for 1874 the purpose of determining competence to practice as a chemical 1875 dependency counselor III.
718 Page 67 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee administered pursuant to section 4758.22 of the Revised Code for 1874 the purpose of determining competence to practice as a chemical 1875 dependency counselor III.
718 Page 68 As Introduced specified in those rules;
718 Page 68 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee specified in those rules;
718 Page 69 As Introduced (c) The program meets other requirements specified in 1929 rules adopted under that section.
718 Page 69 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee (c) The program meets other requirements specified in 1929 rules adopted under that section.
718 Page 70 As Introduced Sec.
718 Page 70 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee Sec.
718 Page 71 As Introduced of hours specified in those rules of planning or delivering the 1986 services;
718 Page 71 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee of hours specified in those rules of planning or delivering the 1986 services;
718 Page 72 As Introduced certificate shall meet all of the following requirements:
718 Page 72 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee certificate shall meet all of the following requirements:
718 Page 73 As Introduced endorsement after the preliminary endorsement expires, the 2042 individual shall comply with division (B)(2) of this section 2043 before expiration satisfy the conditions described in division 2044 (A)(2)(b) of this section within the two-year period following 2045 issuance of the initial preliminary endorsement.
718 Page 73 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee endorsement after the preliminary endorsement expires, the 2042 individual shall comply with division (B)(2) of this section 2043 before expiration satisfy the conditions described in division 2044 (A)(2)(b) of this section within the two-year period following 2045 issuance of the initial preliminary endorsement.
718 Page 74 As Introduced certificate shall meet all of the following requirements:
718 Page 74 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee certificate shall meet all of the following requirements:
718 Page 75 As Introduced substance use disorder and has successfully navigated service 2097 systems for at least one year on behalf of the individual;
718 Page 75 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee substance use disorder and has successfully navigated service 2097 systems for at least one year on behalf of the individual;
718 Page 76 As Introduced (C) Complete the number of hours of online learning 2125 specified in rules adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised 2126 Code;
718 Page 76 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee (C) Complete the number of hours of online learning 2125 specified in rules adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised 2126 Code;
718 Page 77 As Introduced (B) Except as provided in division (C) of this section, an 2154 individual whose license, certificate, or endorsement issued 2155 under this chapter, other than an initial chemical dependency 2156 counselor assistant certificate, has expired and is permitted to 2157 be restored shall complete the number of hours of continuing 2158 education specified in rules adopted under section 4758.20 of 2159 the Revised Code as a condition of receiving a restored license, 2160 certificate, or endorsement.
718 Page 77 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee (B) Except as provided in division (C) of this section, an 2154 individual whose license, certificate, or endorsement issued 2155 under this chapter, other than an initial chemical dependency 2156 counselor assistant certificate, has expired and is permitted to 2157 be restored shall complete the number of hours of continuing 2158 education specified in rules adopted under section 4758.20 of 2159 the Revised Code as a condition of receiving a restored license, 2160 certificate, or endorsement.
718 Page 78 As Introduced disorder counseling, an individual holding a valid independent 2183 chemical dependency counselor license may do all of the 2184 following:
718 Page 78 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee disorder counseling, an individual holding a valid independent 2183 chemical dependency counselor license may do all of the 2184 following:
718 Page 79 As Introduced 4723.
718 Page 79 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee 4723.
718 Page 80 As Introduced and education services as they relate to abuse of and dependency 2238 on alcohol and other drugs;
718 Page 80 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee and education services as they relate to abuse of and dependency 2238 on alcohol and other drugs;
718 Page 81 As Introduced Revised Code;
718 Page 81 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee Revised Code;
718 Page 82 As Introduced (A)(1) Treat gambling disorder conditions;
718 Page 82 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee (A)(1) Treat gambling disorder conditions;
718 Page 83 As Introduced endorsement may do all both of the following:
718 Page 83 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee endorsement may do all both of the following:
718 Page 84 As Introduced developmental disability.
718 Page 84 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee developmental disability.
718 Page 85 As Introduced (C) Any of the following who has completed the training 2378 requirements specified in rules adopted under section 4758.20 of 2379 the Revised Code to supervise peer supporters without holding a 2380 peer support supervisor endorsement issued under this chapter:
718 Page 85 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee (C) Any of the following who has completed the training 2378 requirements specified in rules adopted under section 4758.20 of 2379 the Revised Code to supervise peer supporters without holding a 2380 peer support supervisor endorsement issued under this chapter:
718 Page 86 As Introduced section.
718 Page 86 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee section.
718 Page 87 As Introduced (2) Diagnose substance use disorder conditions;
718 Page 87 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee (2) Diagnose substance use disorder conditions;
718 Page 88 As Introduced (5) A certified nurse practitioner licensed under Chapter 2462 4723.
718 Page 88 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee (5) A certified nurse practitioner licensed under Chapter 2462 4723.
718 Page 89 As Introduced Sec.
718 Page 89 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee Sec.
718 Page 90 As Introduced issue a license pursuant to section 4715.12, 4715.16, 4715.21, 2519 or 4715.27 of the Revised Code;
718 Page 90 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee issue a license pursuant to section 4715.12, 4715.16, 4715.21, 2519 or 4715.27 of the Revised Code;
718 Page 91 As Introduced 4776.01 of the Revised Code, the board or other government 2548 entity authorized to issue a license under Chapters 3776., 2549 4703., 4707., 4709., 4712., 4713., 4719., 4723., 4727., 4728., 2550 4733., 4735., 4737., 4738., 4740., 4747., 4749., 4752., 4753., 2551 4758., 4759., 4763., 4764., 4765., 4766., 4771., 4773., and 2552 4781.
718 Page 91 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee 4776.01 of the Revised Code, the board or other government 2548 entity authorized to issue a license under Chapters 3776., 2549 4703., 4707., 4709., 4712., 4713., 4719., 4723., 4727., 4728., 2550 4733., 4735., 4737., 4738., 4740., 4747., 4749., 4752., 4753., 2551 4758., 4759., 4763., 4764., 4765., 4766., 4771., 4773., and 2552 4781.
718 Page 92 As Introduced Revised Code and all or part of the violation occurred on the 2578 premises of a facility that is licensed by a licensing agency, 2579 the prosecutor in the case shall promptly notify the licensing 2580 agency of the conviction, plea, or finding and provide the 2581 facility's name and address and the offender's name and 2582 residential address.
718 Page 92 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee Revised Code and all or part of the violation occurred on the 2578 premises of a facility that is licensed by a licensing agency, 2579 the prosecutor in the case shall promptly notify the licensing 2580 agency of the conviction, plea, or finding and provide the 2581 facility's name and address and the offender's name and 2582 residential address.
718 Page 93 As Introduced (1) Schedule a hearing to be held within seven days to 2608 determine if there is clear and convincing evidence that the 2609 respondent may reasonably benefit from treatment for alcohol and 2610 other drug abuse;
718 Page 93 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee (1) Schedule a hearing to be held within seven days to 2608 determine if there is clear and convincing evidence that the 2609 respondent may reasonably benefit from treatment for alcohol and 2610 other drug abuse;
718 Page 94 As Introduced (C) The qualified health professional who examines the 2637 respondent pursuant to division (B)(5) of this section or who is 2638 obtained by the respondent at the respondent's own expense shall 2639 certify the professional's findings to the court within twenty- 2640 four hours of the examination.
718 Page 94 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee (C) The qualified health professional who examines the 2637 respondent pursuant to division (B)(5) of this section or who is 2638 obtained by the respondent at the respondent's own expense shall 2639 certify the professional's findings to the court within twenty- 2640 four hours of the examination.
718 Page 95 As Introduced respondent submit to periodic examinations by a qualified an 2668 appropriate mental health professional to determine if the 2669 treatment remains necessary.
718 Page 95 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee respondent submit to periodic examinations by a qualified an 2668 appropriate mental health professional to determine if the 2669 treatment remains necessary.
718 Page 96 As Introduced manner consistent with this chapter and with due process of law.
718 Page 96 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee manner consistent with this chapter and with due process of law.
718 Page 97 As Introduced to the respondent's absence does not justify the absence, the 2727 court shall continue the case.
718 Page 97 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee to the respondent's absence does not justify the absence, the 2727 court shall continue the case.
718 Page 98 As Introduced (10) Unless proceedings are initiated pursuant to section 2756 5120.17 or 5139.08 of the Revised Code, an attorney that the 2757 board designates shall present the case demonstrating that the 2758 respondent is a person with a mental illness subject to court 2759 order.
718 Page 98 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee (10) Unless proceedings are initiated pursuant to section 2756 5120.17 or 5139.08 of the Revised Code, an attorney that the 2757 board designates shall present the case demonstrating that the 2758 respondent is a person with a mental illness subject to court 2759 order.
718 Page 99 As Introduced (15) To the extent not inconsistent with this chapter, the 2785 Rules of Civil Procedure are applicable.
718 Page 99 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee (15) To the extent not inconsistent with this chapter, the 2785 Rules of Civil Procedure are applicable.
718 Page 100 As Introduced person to accept the respondent and may include a requirement 2813 that a person or entity described in division (C)(2), (3), (5), 2814 or (6) of this section inform the board of alcohol, drug 2815 addiction, and mental health services or community mental health 2816 services provider the board designates about the progress of the 2817 respondent with the treatment plan.
718 Page 100 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee person to accept the respondent and may include a requirement 2813 that a person or entity described in division (C)(2), (3), (5), 2814 or (6) of this section inform the board of alcohol, drug 2815 addiction, and mental health services or community mental health 2816 services provider the board designates about the progress of the 2817 respondent with the treatment plan.
718 Page 101 As Introduced determine the appropriate outpatient treatment for the 2842 respondent.
718 Page 101 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee determine the appropriate outpatient treatment for the 2842 respondent.
718 Page 102 As Introduced (2) A person who is found incompetent to stand trial or 2872 not guilty by reason of insanity and who is committed pursuant 2873 to section 2945.39, 2945.40, 2945.401, or 2945.402 of the 2874 Revised Code shall not voluntarily commit the person pursuant to 2875 this section until after the final termination of the 2876 commitment, as described in division (J) of section 2945.401 of 2877 the Revised Code.
718 Page 102 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee (2) A person who is found incompetent to stand trial or 2872 not guilty by reason of insanity and who is committed pursuant 2873 to section 2945.39, 2945.40, 2945.401, or 2945.402 of the 2874 Revised Code shall not voluntarily commit the person pursuant to 2875 this section until after the final termination of the 2876 commitment, as described in division (J) of section 2945.401 of 2877 the Revised Code.
718 Page 103 As Introduced outpatient setting, if at any time after the first ninety-day 2902 period the entity or person to whom the respondent was ordered 2903 determines that the respondent has demonstrated voluntary 2904 consent for treatment, that entity or person shall immediately 2905 notify the respondent, the respondent's counsel, the attorney 2906 designated by the board, and the court.
718 Page 103 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee outpatient setting, if at any time after the first ninety-day 2902 period the entity or person to whom the respondent was ordered 2903 determines that the respondent has demonstrated voluntary 2904 consent for treatment, that entity or person shall immediately 2905 notify the respondent, the respondent's counsel, the attorney 2906 designated by the board, and the court.
718 Page 104 As Introduced entity admitting a respondent pursuant to a judicial proceeding, 2932 within ten working days of the admission, shall make a report of 2933 the admission to the board of alcohol, drug addiction, and 2934 mental health services serving the respondent's county of 2935 residence.
718 Page 104 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee entity admitting a respondent pursuant to a judicial proceeding, 2932 within ten working days of the admission, shall make a report of 2933 the admission to the board of alcohol, drug addiction, and 2934 mental health services serving the respondent's county of 2935 residence.
718 Page 105 As Introduced the next court day, file with the court a motion for transfer to 2961 an inpatient setting or communicate to the court by telephone 2962 that the required motion has been mailed;
718 Page 105 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee the next court day, file with the court a motion for transfer to 2961 an inpatient setting or communicate to the court by telephone 2962 that the required motion has been mailed;
718 Page 106 As Introduced to the court with a plan for appropriate alternative treatment, 2990 if any, or recommend that the court discontinue the court- 2991 ordered treatment.
718 Page 106 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee to the court with a plan for appropriate alternative treatment, 2990 if any, or recommend that the court discontinue the court- 2991 ordered treatment.
718 Page 107 As Introduced experience of individuals providing services through Medicaid as 3020 Qualified Mental Health Specialists or Qualified Mental Health 3021 Specialists +3, as of the effective date of this section, and 3022 conduct evaluations according to the system created;
718 Page 107 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee experience of individuals providing services through Medicaid as 3020 Qualified Mental Health Specialists or Qualified Mental Health 3021 Specialists +3, as of the effective date of this section, and 3022 conduct evaluations according to the system created;
718 Page 108 As Introduced supporter under the certificate issued by the Department of 3050 Behavioral Health.
718 Page 108 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee supporter under the certificate issued by the Department of 3050 Behavioral Health.
718 Page 109 As Introduced Board as described in division (A)(1) of this section, the Board 3079 shall operate by making corresponding adjustments to the 3080 required number of members who must be present to constitute a 3081 quorum.
718 Page 109 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee Board as described in division (A)(1) of this section, the Board 3079 shall operate by making corresponding adjustments to the 3080 required number of members who must be present to constitute a 3081 quorum.
718 Page 110 As Introduced (5) Other interested parties.
718 Page 110 As Reported by the House Community Revitalization Committee (5) Other interested parties.
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Failed 11 Yea · 1 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 7100
Democratic 4000
Total 11100
% of votes cast 92%8%0%0%
How each member voted (12)
Member Party Vote
Darnell T. Brewer Democratic Yea
Karen Brownlee Democratic Yea
Latyna M. Humphrey Democratic Yea
Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe Democratic Yea
D. J. Swearingen Republican Yea
Diane Mullins Republican Yea
Gary Click Republican Yea
James M. Hoops Republican Yea
Jennifer Gross Republican Nay
Jodi Salvo Republican Yea
Johnathan Newman Republican Yea
Sarah Fowler Arthur Republican Yea

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What does HB 718 do?
To amend sections 107.56, 126.42, 340.04, 4743.09, 4745.04, 4757.41, 4758.01, 4758.02, 4758.03, 4758.10, 4758.11, 4758.12, 4758.13, 4758.15, 4758.16, 4758.17, 4758.20, 4758.21, 4758.22, 4758.221, 4758.23, 4758.24, 4758.25, 4758.26, 4758.27, 4758.28, 4758.29, 4758.30, 4758.31, 4758.32, 4758.35, 4758.36, 4758.39, 4758.40, 4758.41, 4758.42, 4758.43, 4758.44, 4758.45, 4758.46, 4758.47, 4758.48, 4758.51, 4758.54, 4758.55, 4758.56, 4758.57, 4758.59, 4758.62, 4758.63, 4758.64, 4758.70, 4758.72, 4776.01, 4776.20, 5119.94, and 5122.15; to enact sections 4758.011, 4758.38, 4758.49, 4758.491, 4758.65, 4758.651, 4758.66, and 4758.661; and to repeal section 4758.52 of the Revised Code to change the name of the Chemical Dependency Professionals Board to the Behavioral Health Professionals Board, to require the Board to certify peer supporters and qualified mental health professionals, and to make other changes to the laws governing the Board and the professionals it regulates.
Who sponsors HB 718?
HB 718 is sponsored by Karen Brownlee (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 718?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 25, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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