HB481

Allow public body executive session for employee performance

Introduced·9/29/25
Introduced Text

Ohio HB481 allows public bodies to hold executive sessions to discuss employee performance.

Ohio HB481 amends the state's open meetings law to allow public bodies to hold executive sessions for the purpose of discussing the performance of a public employee or official. This provision aims to provide a confidential environment for evaluating employee conduct and performance, ensuring that such discussions are conducted without public scrutiny unless the employee requests a public hearing.

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Where it stands

Current
Government Oversight Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
3
5
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 3

2:45 PM

House Government Oversight Piccolantonio, 2nd Hearing, Proponent Testimony

Oct 28, 2025

11:00 AM

House Government Oversight Piccolantonio, 1st Hearing, Sponsor Testimony

History

Oct 1, 2025

House

Referred to committee: Government Oversight

Sep 29, 2025

House

Introduced