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HB 58

Create recovery housing residences certificate of need program

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Dontavius Jarrells and 1 co-sponsor

Ohio HB 58 requires recovery housing facilities to obtain state approval through a certificate of need program before opening or expanding operations.

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Bill Summary · HB 58

Legislative bill overview

HB 58 establishes a certificate of need (CON) program specifically for recovery housing residences in Ohio. This program would require facilities providing housing for individuals in recovery from substance use disorders to obtain state approval before opening or expanding operations, similar to existing CON requirements for hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Why is this important

Recovery housing serves as a critical bridge in the addiction recovery continuum, providing safe, structured environments for individuals transitioning from treatment. By creating regulatory oversight through CON requirements, the bill aims to ensure quality standards and prevent oversaturation of unregulated facilities, though it also raises questions about accessibility and cost barriers to recovery housing development.

Potential points of contention

  • Market access vs. regulation: CON programs can limit competition and increase barriers to entry for new recovery housing providers, potentially reducing availability in underserved areas while protecting existing operators from competition
  • Cost and bureaucracy: Requiring certificates of need adds administrative burden and expense to startups and nonprofits seeking to open recovery housing, which may disproportionately affect grassroots and community-based operators
  • Definition and scope: The bill's specific criteria for what constitutes a regulated "recovery housing residence" remain unclear and could inadvertently capture peer-run or informal recovery homes, raising concerns about mission creep and overregulation of community-based recovery efforts

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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