HB695

Prohibit nondisclosure agreements for certain local officials

Introduced·2/12/26
Introduced Text

Ohio HB695 prohibits nondisclosure agreements for local officials in villages, counties, and townships.

Ohio HB695 prohibits local officials in villages, counties, and townships from entering into nondisclosure agreements. These agreements prevent officials from discussing matters related to their duties. Violators face a civil fine of up to one thousand dollars, with the attorney general authorized to collect the fine. Contracts violating this law are void and unenforceable.

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Where it stands

Current
Local Government Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 11

9:00 AM

House Local Government Stewart, 1st Hearing, Sponsor Testimony

History

Feb 18

House

Referred to committee: Local Government

Feb 12

House

Introduced