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.

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.