SB82

Specify election official status for public records law purposes

Introduced·2/4/25
Introduced Text

Ohio SB82 clarifies the status of election officials under public records law.

Ohio SB82 amends the public records law to specify that "election official" includes certain state and local election officials but excludes precinct election officials and temporary or part-time employees. The bill also outlines procedures for public records requests, including fees, redactions, and exceptions for certain sensitive information. It establishes remedies for public offices that fail to comply with public records requests, including statutory damages and attorney's fees.

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Where it stands

Current
General Government Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 27, 2025

2:00 PM

Senate General Government 3rd Hearing, Proponent/Opponent/Interested Party

Apr 8, 2025

2:00 PM

Senate General Government 2nd Hearing, Proponent

History

Feb 12, 2025

Senate

Referred to committee: General Government

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

Introduced