HB514

Regards public records of minors, sex offender library boxes

Introduced·10/14/25
Introduced Text

Ohio HB514 restricts public records of minors and prohibits sex offenders from maintaining library boxes.

Ohio HB514 amends the state's Revised Code to classify videos of minors at public water recreational facilities as restricted public records. These videos are exempt from public inspection and copying unless the requester is neither a sex offender nor under investigation for crimes involving minors. Additionally, the bill prohibits individuals convicted of sexually oriented or child-victim oriented offenses from establishing or maintaining library boxes. Violators face misdemeanor charges.

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Judiciary Committee
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History

Oct 15, 2025

House

Referred to committee: Judiciary

Oct 14, 2025

House

Introduced