Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 718: Revise the Chemical Dependency Professionals Board and duties
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 718 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on February 25, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Revise the Chemical Dependency Professionals Board and duties. Primary sponsor: Karen Brownlee (Democratic), Jodi Salvo (Republican). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 10, 2026): Informally passed.
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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 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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Brownlee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Jodi Salvo | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
| Sean Brennan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Juanita Brent | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Crystal Lett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Beryl Piccolantonio | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Tristan Rader | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Allison Russo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Informally passed
- Informally passed
- Reported
- Referred to committee
- Introduced