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Join us January 20–23 for the Ohio Deflection Association’s annual summit—bringing together public safety, behavioral health, and community stakeholders from across the nation.
Event Date: January 20–23, 2026
5345 Medpace Way / Cincinnati, OH
Questions? Contact: admin@ohiodeflectionassociation.org
The Ohio Deflection Association announces that the positions of President and Secretary will be open for election at the 2026 Annual Membership Meeting, to be held in conjunction with the Ohio Deflection Association Summit in January 2026.
Members in good standing who are interested in serving in either of these leadership roles, or who wish to nominate another qualified individual, are invited to submit a nomination using the form provided below.
Serving on the Executive Board offers an opportunity to help guide the Association’s mission, shape statewide deflection efforts, and contribute to the continued growth and success of Ohio’s deflection community.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine yesterday signed Executive Order 2025-04D to suspend the normal rulemaking process to allow the Ohio Board of Pharmacy to adopt a rule allowing expanded access to tools to prevent drug overdoses. In addition to test strips and reagent kits for fentanyl, the rule, OAC 4729-8-02, exempts tests for the following compounds from the definition of drug paraphernalia under Ohio law:
- Xylazine;
- Medetomidine;
- Benzimidazole-opioids (commonly referred to as nitazenes); and
- Benzodiazepine and benzodiazepine-related compounds.
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