Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 622: Enact the Mental Health and Community Wellness Act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 622 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on December 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enact the Mental Health and Community Wellness Act. Primary sponsor: Josh Williams (Republican), Monica Blasdel (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2026): Referred to committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
To amend sections 2945.37, 2945.38, 2945.39, and 2945.401 and to enact section 5120.101 of the Revised Code to enact the Mental Health and Community Wellness Act to amend the competency to stand trial law, to create the mental health and substance abuse community-based correctional facility pilot program, to require a prosecutor to file for civil confinement of a defendant who is found incompetent to stand trial and who is charged with a felony or a misdemeanor offense of violence, and to make an appropriation.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
| Monica Blasdel | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 79 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to committee
- Introduced