HB837

Protect certain mental health professional, social worker info

Introduced·4/30/26
Introduced Text

Ohio HB837 protects the residential and familial information of mental health professionals and social workers.

Ohio HB837 amends the Revised Code to protect the residential and familial information of mental health professionals and social workers. It defines "mental health professional" and "social worker" and specifies that their residential and familial information is not public records. The bill outlines procedures for public records requests, including fees and redaction requirements. It also provides legal remedies for aggrieved parties, including mandamus actions and statutory damages for non-compliance.

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Current
Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

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History

May 13

House

Referred to committee: Judiciary

Apr 30

House

Introduced