HB 680: Regards criminal defendant substance use disorder, mental health
The bill aims to protect the rights of criminal defendants by ensuring they are not forced into treatment for substance use disorder or mental health conditions at specific types of entities. No judge can require treatment at a for-profit or nonprofit entity, including faith-based organizations, based solely on their status. This protection is intended to promote fairness and prevent discrimination in the treatment process.
| Feb. 18, 2026 | Referred to committee: Community Revitalization |
| Feb. 04, 2026 | Introduced |
As Introduced
136th General Assembly
Regular Session 2025-2026
H. B. No. 680
Representative Williams
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That section 2901.14 of the Revised Code be enacted to read as follows:
Sec. 2901.14. Notwithstanding any other section of the Revised Code to the contrary, no judge, including a judge with a specialized docket for the treatment of substance use disorder or a mental health condition, shall require a defendant to receive treatment for a substance use disorder or a mental health condition at a for-profit entity or nonprofit entity, including a faith-based entity, based solely on the entity's for-profit or nonprofit status.