H.R.349

Clarify elected official right to inspect detention facilities

Introduced·3/18/26
Introduced Text

Ohio HR349 clarifies the right of elected officials to inspect state detention facilities.

Ohio HR349 emphasizes the constitutional and statutory rights of elected officials to inspect state detention facilities. It asserts that such inspections are necessary for legislative oversight and ensuring transparency and accountability. The resolution highlights the importance of checks and balances in government operations and references similar practices in other states. It also notes instances where state lawmakers were denied access to certain detention facilities.

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Government Oversight Committee
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History

Mar 18

House

Introduced and Referred to Committee: Government Oversight