HB565

Enact the Grand Jury Privacy and Protection Act

Chamber Passed·5/20/26

Ohio HB565 establishes the Grand Jury Privacy and Protection Act, detailing procedures for public records requests and exceptions to disclosure.

The Grand Jury Privacy and Protection Act outlines procedures for public records requests, including the requirement for public offices to promptly prepare and make records available for inspection. It specifies exceptions to disclosure, such as personal information of minors, confidential law enforcement records, and certain health information. The act also details the process for handling requests, including the ability to charge fees for video records and the requirement for public offices to adopt a public records policy.

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  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 13–0 · May 20
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

96 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 18

11:00 AM

House Judiciary Odioso, 3rd Hearing, Opponent/Interested Party Testimony

Feb 11

11:00 AM

House Judiciary Odioso, 2nd Hearing, Proponent Testimony

History

Jun 2

Senate

Referred to committee: Judiciary

May 21

Senate

Introduced

May 20

House

Reported: Judiciary