Sponsor testimony set for next week on SB 43, HB 104

Two Ohio legislative committees will hear sponsor testimony next week on Senate Bill 43 and House Bill 104, which would exand the use of involuntary commitment and assisted outpatient treatment for individuals with mental illness in our state. Read more...

April 5, 2013Read More

Disability Rights Ohio sends letter to Senator Burke on Ohio Senate Bill 43

Disability Rights Ohio outlined its position on Senate Bill 43 (now also House Bill 104) in the following letter, sent to State Senator Dave Burke on March 20, 2013. If passed, the bill would would amend Ohio’s involuntary commitment laws by expanding the use of involuntary commitment and assisted outpatient... Read more...

April 4, 2013Read More

Disability Rights Ohio creates FAQ for Senate Bill 43

Senate Bill 43 (SB 43) is a legislative measure that would amend Ohio’s involuntary commitment laws by expanding the use of involuntary commitment and assisted outpatient treatment for individuals with mental illness. Read more...

March 22, 2013Read More