02/13/2024

House Bill 352

Lead Sponsors: Representative Rachel Baker and Representative Sara Carruthers

Status: Passed the House 89-5 (May 22, 2024)

Description: The bill creates the Adverse Childhood Experiences Study Commission, tasked with recommending legislative strategies to the General Assembly for addressing the prevalence and effects of adverse childhood experiences. The commission will work over a four-year period, submitting an annual report each year. 

Of the 21 members of the commission, one will be a representative of the Ohio Association of Behavioral Health Authorities and one will be a representative of the Public Children Services Association of Ohio.

CCAO Position: No position (as of July 2024)

Notes: The Public Children Services Association of Ohio provided proponent testimony.