Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Passed House 1 D cosponsors

HB 565 — Enact the Grand Jury Privacy and Protection Act

Last action — Referred to committee

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced November 04, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Stalled 32% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Mixed recorded votes

    2 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

This bill exempts certain grand jury information from public disclosure.

The bill amends public records law to protect the names and addresses of grand jurors and the signatures of grand jury forepersons from being disclosed. This aims to enhance privacy and protection for those involved in grand jury proceedings.

Summary

To amend section 149.43 of the Revised Code to exempt from disclosure under Public Records Law, the name and address of a grand juror and the signature of a grand-jury foreperson, and to name this act the Grand Jury Privacy and Protection Act.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

46 added · 42 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of HB 565, many names were added to the list of sponsors, indicating more support for the bill in the House. Specifically, the bill now reflects a greater number of lawmakers backing it compared to the version previously reported by the House Judiciary Committee. This increase in sponsorship suggests broader consensus and could enhance the bill's chances of passing into law. Overall, it shows that the bill is gaining momentum among legislators, which is important for its future progress.

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As Reported by the House Judiciary Committee 136th General Assembly Regular Session H.
As Passed by the House 136th General Assembly Regular Session H.
Representatives Thomas, C., Brennan, White, E., Synenberg, Lawson-Rowe, Upchurch, Troy, Schmidt, Mathews, A.
Representatives Thomas, C., Brennan, White, E., Synenberg, Lawson-Rowe, Upchurch, Troy, Schmidt, Mathews, A., Abdullahi, Abrams, Baker, Brent, Brewer, Brownlee, Bryant Bailey, Click, Dovilla, Glassburn, Grim, Hall, D., John, LaRe, Lett, Mathews, T., McNally, Miller, J., Miller, K., Mohamed, Newman, Piccolantonio, Plummer, Rader, Ray, Rogers, Russo, Sigrist, Sims, White, A., Williams, Willis, Young To amend section 149.43 of the Revised Code to 1 exempt from disclosure under Public Records Law, 2 the name and address of a grand juror and the 3 signature of a grand-jury foreperson, and to 4 name this act the Grand Jury Privacy and 5 Protection Act.
To amend section 149.43 of the Revised Code to 1 exempt from disclosure under Public Records Law, 2 the name and address of a grand juror and the 3 signature of a grand-jury foreperson, and to 4 name this act the Grand Jury Privacy and 5 Protection Act.
"Public record" does not 16 mean any of the following:
"Public record" does not 16 H.
17 (a) Medical records;
18 H.
565 Page 2 As Reported by the House Judiciary Committee (b) Records pertaining to probation and parole 19 proceedings, to proceedings related to the imposition of 20 community control sanctions and post-release control sanctions, 21 or to proceedings related to determinations under section 22 2967.271 of the Revised Code regarding the release or maintained 23 incarceration of an offender to whom that section applies;
565 Page 2 As Passed by the House mean any of the following:
17 (a) Medical records;
18 (b) Records pertaining to probation and parole 19 proceedings, to proceedings related to the imposition of 20 community control sanctions and post-release control sanctions, 21 or to proceedings related to determinations under section 22 2967.271 of the Revised Code regarding the release or maintained 23 incarceration of an offender to whom that section applies;
39 (g) Trial preparation records, prior to the conclusion of 40 all direct appeals or, if no appeal is filed, prior to the 41 expiration of the time during which an appeal may be filed, or, 42 if no trial has occurred, until the civil or criminal action or 43 proceeding has ended without the possibility of direct appeal or 44 each agency, office, or official responsible for the matter has 45 made a decision not to proceed with the matter;
39 (g) Trial preparation records, prior to the conclusion of 40 all direct appeals or, if no appeal is filed, prior to the 41 expiration of the time during which an appeal may be filed, or, 42 if no trial has occurred, until the civil or criminal action or 43 proceeding has ended without the possibility of direct appeal or 44 each agency, office, or official responsible for the matter has 45 H.
46 (h) Confidential law enforcement investigatory records;
47 H.
565 Page 3 As Reported by the House Judiciary Committee (i) Records containing information that is confidential 48 under section 2710.03 or 4112.05 of the Revised Code;
565 Page 3 As Passed by the House made a decision not to proceed with the matter;
46 (h) Confidential law enforcement investigatory records;
47 (i) Records containing information that is confidential 48 under section 2710.03 or 4112.05 of the Revised Code;
71 (s) In the case of a child fatality review board acting 72 under sections 307.621 to 307.629 of the Revised Code or a 73 review conducted pursuant to guidelines established by the 74 H.
71 (s) In the case of a child fatality review board acting 72 H.
565 Page 4 As Reported by the House Judiciary Committee director of health under section 3701.70 of the Revised Code, 75 records provided to the board or director, statements made by 76 board members during meetings of the board or by persons 77 participating in the director's review, and all work products of 78 the board or director, and in the case of a child fatality 79 review board, child fatality review data submitted by the board 80 to the department of health or a national child death review 81 database, other than the report prepared pursuant to division 82 (A) of section 307.626 of the Revised Code;
565 Page 4 As Passed by the House under sections 307.621 to 307.629 of the Revised Code or a 73 review conducted pursuant to guidelines established by the 74 director of health under section 3701.70 of the Revised Code, 75 records provided to the board or director, statements made by 76 board members during meetings of the board or by persons 77 participating in the director's review, and all work products of 78 the board or director, and in the case of a child fatality 79 review board, child fatality review data submitted by the board 80 to the department of health or a national child death review 81 database, other than the report prepared pursuant to division 82 (A) of section 307.626 of the Revised Code;
99 (x) Financial statements and data any person submits for 100 any purpose to the Ohio housing finance agency or the 101 controlling board in connection with applying for, receiving, or 102 accounting for financial assistance from the agency, and 103 H.
99 (x) Financial statements and data any person submits for 100 any purpose to the Ohio housing finance agency or the 101 H.
565 Page 5 As Reported by the House Judiciary Committee information that identifies any individual who benefits directly 104 or indirectly from financial assistance from the agency;
565 Page 5 As Passed by the House controlling board in connection with applying for, receiving, or 102 accounting for financial assistance from the agency, and 103 information that identifies any individual who benefits directly 104 or indirectly from financial assistance from the agency;
records or portions of 128 records pertaining to that program that identify the number of 129 program participants that reside within a precinct, ward, 130 township, municipal corporation, county, or any other geographic 131 area smaller than the state;
records or portions of 128 records pertaining to that program that identify the number of 129 program participants that reside within a precinct, ward, 130 H.
and any real property 132 H.
565 Page 6 As Reported by the House Judiciary Committee confidentiality notice filed under section 111.431 of the 133 Revised Code and the information described in division (C) of 134 that section.
565 Page 6 As Passed by the House township, municipal corporation, county, or any other geographic 131 area smaller than the state;
and any real property 132 confidentiality notice filed under section 111.431 of the 133 Revised Code and the information described in division (C) of 134 that section.
157 (i) The depiction is that of a victim of an offense the 158 release of which would be, to a reasonable person of ordinary 159 sensibilities, an offensive and objectionable intrusion into the 160 victim's expectation of bodily privacy and integrity.
157 (i) The depiction is that of a victim of an offense the 158 release of which would be, to a reasonable person of ordinary 159 H.
161 H.
565 Page 7 As Reported by the House Judiciary Committee (ii) The depiction captures or depicts the victim of a 162 sexually oriented offense, as defined in section 2950.01 of the 163 Revised Code, at the actual occurrence of that offense.
565 Page 7 As Passed by the House sensibilities, an offensive and objectionable intrusion into the 160 victim's expectation of bodily privacy and integrity.
161 (ii) The depiction captures or depicts the victim of a 162 sexually oriented offense, as defined in section 2950.01 of the 163 Revised Code, at the actual occurrence of that offense.
186 (nn) A preneed funeral contract, as defined in section 187 4717.01 of the Revised Code, and contract terms and personally 188 identifying information of a preneed funeral contract, that is 189 contained in a report submitted by or for a funeral home to the 190 H.
186 (nn) A preneed funeral contract, as defined in section 187 4717.01 of the Revised Code, and contract terms and personally 188 H.
565 Page 8 As Reported by the House Judiciary Committee board of embalmers and funeral directors under division (C) of 191 section 4717.13, division (J) of section 4717.31, or section 192 4717.41 of the Revised Code.
565 Page 8 As Passed by the House identifying information of a preneed funeral contract, that is 189 contained in a report submitted by or for a funeral home to the 190 board of embalmers and funeral directors under division (C) of 191 section 4717.13, division (J) of section 4717.31, or section 192 4717.41 of the Revised Code.
217 (ss) Records of an existing qualified nonprofit 218 corporation that creates a special improvement district under 219 H.
217 H.
565 Page 9 As Reported by the House Judiciary Committee Chapter 1710.
565 Page 9 As Passed by the House (ss) Records of an existing qualified nonprofit 218 corporation that creates a special improvement district under 219 Chapter 1710.
244 (bbb) Records pertaining to burial sites under section 245 149.3010 of the Revised Code;
244 (bbb) Records pertaining to burial sites under section 245 H.
246 H.
565 Page 10 As Reported by the House Judiciary Committee (ccc) The name of a grand juror, the address of the actual 247 personal residence of a grand juror, and the signature of a 248 grand-jury foreperson, who has been impaneled and who has sworn 249 an oath under section 2939.06 of the Revised Code.
565 Page 10 As Passed by the House 149.3010 of the Revised Code;
246 (ccc) The name of a grand juror, the address of the actual 247 personal residence of a grand juror, and the signature of a 248 grand-jury foreperson, who has been impaneled and who has sworn 249 an oath under section 2939.06 of the Revised Code.
272 (2)(a) "Confidential law enforcement investigatory record" 273 means any record that pertains to a law enforcement matter of a 274 criminal, quasi-criminal, civil, or administrative nature, but 275 only to the extent that the release of the record would create a 276 high probability of disclosure of any of the following:
272 (2)(a) "Confidential law enforcement investigatory record" 273 means any record that pertains to a law enforcement matter of a 274 criminal, quasi-criminal, civil, or administrative nature, but 275 H.
277 H.
565 Page 11 As Reported by the House Judiciary Committee (i) The identity of a suspect who has not been charged 278 with the offense to which the record pertains, or of an 279 information source or witness to whom confidentiality has been 280 reasonably promised;
565 Page 11 As Passed by the House only to the extent that the release of the record would create a 276 high probability of disclosure of any of the following:
277 (i) The identity of a suspect who has not been charged 278 with the offense to which the record pertains, or of an 279 information source or witness to whom confidentiality has been 280 reasonably promised;
302 (3) "Medical record" means any document or combination of 303 documents, except births, deaths, and the fact of admission to 304 or discharge from a hospital, that pertains to the medical 305 history, diagnosis, prognosis, or medical condition of a patient 306 H.
302 (3) "Medical record" means any document or combination of 303 documents, except births, deaths, and the fact of admission to 304 H.
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565 Page 12 As Reported by the House Judiciary Committee and that is generated and maintained in the process of medical 307 treatment.
565 Page 12 As Passed by the House or discharge from a hospital, that pertains to the medical 305 history, diagnosis, prognosis, or medical condition of a patient 306 and that is generated and maintained in the process of medical 307 treatment.
328 (7) "Designated public service worker" means a peace 329 officer, parole officer, probation officer, bailiff, prosecuting 330 attorney, assistant prosecuting attorney, correctional employee, 331 county or multicounty corrections officer, community-based 332 correctional facility employee, designated Ohio national guard 333 member, protective services worker, youth services employee, 334 firefighter, EMT, medical director or member of a cooperating 335 physician advisory board of an emergency medical service 336 H.
328 (7) "Designated public service worker" means a peace 329 officer, parole officer, probation officer, bailiff, prosecuting 330 attorney, assistant prosecuting attorney, correctional employee, 331 county or multicounty corrections officer, community-based 332 correctional facility employee, designated Ohio national guard 333 member, protective services worker, youth services employee, 334 H.
565 Page 13 As Reported by the House Judiciary Committee organization, state board of pharmacy employee, investigator of 337 the bureau of criminal identification and investigation, 338 emergency service telecommunicator, forensic mental health 339 provider, mental health evaluation provider, regional 340 psychiatric hospital employee, judge, magistrate, or federal law 341 enforcement officer.
565 Page 13 As Passed by the House firefighter, EMT, medical director or member of a cooperating 335 physician advisory board of an emergency medical service 336 organization, state board of pharmacy employee, investigator of 337 the bureau of criminal identification and investigation, 338 emergency service telecommunicator, forensic mental health 339 provider, mental health evaluation provider, regional 340 psychiatric hospital employee, judge, magistrate, or federal law 341 enforcement officer.
363 (e) The identity and amount of any charitable or 364 H.
363 H.
565 Page 14 As Reported by the House Judiciary Committee employment benefit deduction made by the designated public 365 service worker's employer from the designated public service 366 worker's compensation, unless the amount of the deduction is 367 required by state or federal law;
565 Page 14 As Passed by the House (e) The identity and amount of any charitable or 364 employment benefit deduction made by the designated public 365 service worker's employer from the designated public service 366 worker's compensation, unless the amount of the deduction is 367 required by state or federal law;
390 "County or multicounty corrections officer" means any 391 corrections officer employed by any county or multicounty 392 correctional facility.
390 "County or multicounty corrections officer" means any 391 corrections officer employed by any county or multicounty 392 H.
393 H.
565 Page 15 As Reported by the House Judiciary Committee "Designated Ohio national guard member" means a member of 394 the Ohio national guard who is participating in duties related 395 to remotely piloted aircraft, including, but not limited to, 396 pilots, sensor operators, and mission intelligence personnel, 397 duties related to special forces operations, or duties related 398 to cybersecurity, and is designated by the adjutant general as a 399 designated public service worker for those purposes.
565 Page 15 As Passed by the House correctional facility.
393 "Designated Ohio national guard member" means a member of 394 the Ohio national guard who is participating in duties related 395 to remotely piloted aircraft, including, but not limited to, 396 pilots, sensor operators, and mission intelligence personnel, 397 duties related to special forces operations, or duties related 398 to cybersecurity, and is designated by the adjutant general as a 399 designated public service worker for those purposes.
418 "Emergency service telecommunicator" means an individual 419 employed by an emergency service provider as defined under 420 section 128.01 of the Revised Code, whose primary responsibility 421 is to be an operator for the receipt or processing of calls for 422 H.
418 "Emergency service telecommunicator" means an individual 419 employed by an emergency service provider as defined under 420 section 128.01 of the Revised Code, whose primary responsibility 421 H.
565 Page 16 As Reported by the House Judiciary Committee emergency services made by telephone, radio, or other electronic 423 means.
565 Page 16 As Passed by the House is to be an operator for the receipt or processing of calls for 422 emergency services made by telephone, radio, or other electronic 423 means.
446 (10) "Information pertaining to the recreational 447 activities of a person under the age of eighteen" means 448 information that is kept in the ordinary course of business by a 449 public office, that pertains to the recreational activities of a 450 person under the age of eighteen years, and that discloses any 451 H.
446 (10) "Information pertaining to the recreational 447 activities of a person under the age of eighteen" means 448 information that is kept in the ordinary course of business by a 449 public office, that pertains to the recreational activities of a 450 H.
565 Page 17 As Reported by the House Judiciary Committee of the following:
565 Page 17 As Passed by the House person under the age of eighteen years, and that discloses any 451 of the following:
476 (15) "Body-worn camera" means a visual and audio recording 477 device worn on the person of a correctional employee, youth 478 services employee, or peace officer while the correctional 479 H.
476 (15) "Body-worn camera" means a visual and audio recording 477 device worn on the person of a correctional employee, youth 478 H.
565 Page 18 As Reported by the House Judiciary Committee employee, youth services employee, or peace officer is engaged 480 in the performance of official duties.
565 Page 18 As Passed by the House services employee, or peace officer while the correctional 479 employee, youth services employee, or peace officer is engaged 480 in the performance of official duties.
507 (d) Grievous bodily harm, unless the injury was effected 508 H.
507 H.
565 Page 19 As Reported by the House Judiciary Committee by a correctional employee, youth services employee, or peace 509 officer or, subject to division (H)(1) of this section, the 510 consent of the injured person or the injured person's guardian 511 has been obtained;
565 Page 19 As Passed by the House (d) Grievous bodily harm, unless the injury was effected 508 by a correctional employee, youth services employee, or peace 509 officer or, subject to division (H)(1) of this section, the 510 consent of the injured person or the injured person's guardian 511 has been obtained;
533 (i) Protected health information, the identity of a person 534 in a health care facility who is not the subject of a 535 correctional, youth services, or law enforcement encounter, or 536 any other information in a health care facility that could 537 H.
533 (i) Protected health information, the identity of a person 534 in a health care facility who is not the subject of a 535 correctional, youth services, or law enforcement encounter, or 536 H.
565 Page 20 As Reported by the House Judiciary Committee identify a person who is not the subject of a correctional, 538 youth services, or law enforcement encounter;
565 Page 20 As Passed by the House any other information in a health care facility that could 537 identify a person who is not the subject of a correctional, 538 youth services, or law enforcement encounter;
563 (p) The interior of a residence, unless the interior of a 564 residence is the location of an adversarial encounter with, or a 565 use of force by, a correctional employee, youth services 566 H.
563 (p) The interior of a residence, unless the interior of a 564 residence is the location of an adversarial encounter with, or a 565 H.
565 Page 21 As Reported by the House Judiciary Committee employee, or peace officer;
565 Page 21 As Passed by the House use of force by, a correctional employee, youth services 566 employee, or peace officer;
588 (18) "Attorney work product record" means a record that is 589 not specific investigatory work product or a trial preparation 590 record and that is created by an attorney, or by the agent of an 591 attorney, in reasonable anticipation of or for litigation, 592 trial, or administrative proceedings, when acting in an official 593 H.
588 (18) "Attorney work product record" means a record that is 589 not specific investigatory work product or a trial preparation 590 record and that is created by an attorney, or by the agent of an 591 attorney, in reasonable anticipation of or for litigation, 592 H.
565 Page 22 As Reported by the House Judiciary Committee capacity on behalf of the state, a political subdivision of the 594 state, a state agency, a public official, or a public employee, 595 that documents the independent thought processes, mental 596 impressions, legal theories, strategies, analysis, or reasoning 597 of an attorney or the agent of an attorney.
565 Page 22 As Passed by the House trial, or administrative proceedings, when acting in an official 593 capacity on behalf of the state, a political subdivision of the 594 state, a state agency, a public official, or a public employee, 595 that documents the independent thought processes, mental 596 impressions, legal theories, strategies, analysis, or reasoning 597 of an attorney or the agent of an attorney.
619 When considering whether a state or local law enforcement 620 agency or a prosecuting attorney's office promptly prepared a 621 video record for inspection or produced a copy of a video record 622 within a reasonable period of time, in addition to any other 623 H.
619 When considering whether a state or local law enforcement 620 agency or a prosecuting attorney's office promptly prepared a 621 video record for inspection or produced a copy of a video record 622 H.
565 Page 23 As Reported by the House Judiciary Committee factors, a court shall consider the time required for a state or 624 local law enforcement agency or a prosecuting attorney's office 625 to retrieve, download, review, redact, seek legal advice 626 regarding, and produce the video record.
565 Page 23 As Passed by the House within a reasonable period of time, in addition to any other 623 factors, a court shall consider the time required for a state or 624 local law enforcement agency or a prosecuting attorney's office 625 to retrieve, download, review, redact, seek legal advice 626 regarding, and produce the video record.
If the actual cost exceeds the 653 estimated actual cost, a state or local law enforcement agency 654 or a prosecuting attorney's office may charge a requester for 655 H.
If the actual cost exceeds the 653 estimated actual cost, a state or local law enforcement agency 654 H.
565 Page 24 As Reported by the House Judiciary Committee the difference upon fulfilling a request for video records if 656 the requester is notified in advance that the actual cost may be 657 up to twenty per cent higher than the estimated actual cost.
565 Page 24 As Passed by the House or a prosecuting attorney's office may charge a requester for 655 the difference upon fulfilling a request for video records if 656 the requester is notified in advance that the actual cost may be 657 up to twenty per cent higher than the estimated actual cost.
A public office also shall have 685 available a copy of its current records retention schedule at a 686 H.
A public office also shall have 685 H.
565 Page 25 As Reported by the House Judiciary Committee location readily available to the public.
565 Page 25 As Passed by the House available a copy of its current records retention schedule at a 686 location readily available to the public.
Any requirement that the 714 requester disclose the requester's identity or the intended use 715 of the requested public record constitutes a denial of the 716 request.
Any requirement that the 714 requester disclose the requester's identity or the intended use 715 of the requested public record constitutes a denial of the 716 H.
717 H.
565 Page 26 As Reported by the House Judiciary Committee (5) A public office or person responsible for public 718 records may ask a requester to make the request in writing, may 719 ask for the requester's identity, and may inquire about the 720 intended use of the information requested, but may do so only 721 after disclosing to the requester that a written request is not 722 mandatory, that the requester may decline to reveal the 723 requester's identity or the intended use, and when a written 724 request or disclosure of the identity or intended use would 725 benefit the requester by enhancing the ability of the public 726 office or person responsible for public records to identify, 727 locate, or deliver the public records sought by the requester.
565 Page 26 As Passed by the House request.
717 (5) A public office or person responsible for public 718 records may ask a requester to make the request in writing, may 719 ask for the requester's identity, and may inquire about the 720 intended use of the information requested, but may do so only 721 after disclosing to the requester that a written request is not 722 mandatory, that the requester may decline to reveal the 723 requester's identity or the intended use, and when a written 724 request or disclosure of the identity or intended use would 725 benefit the requester by enhancing the ability of the public 726 office or person responsible for public records to identify, 727 locate, or deliver the public records sought by the requester.
Nothing in this section requires a public office or 746 person responsible for the public record to allow the requester 747 of a copy of the public record to make the copies of the public 748 H.
Nothing in this section requires a public office or 746 person responsible for the public record to allow the requester 747 H.
565 Page 27 As Reported by the House Judiciary Committee record.
565 Page 27 As Passed by the House of a copy of the public record to make the copies of the public 748 record.
772 (i) A public office may limit the number of records 773 requested by a person that the office will physically deliver by 774 United States mail or by another delivery service to ten per 775 month, unless the person certifies to the office in writing that 776 the person does not intend to use or forward the requested 777 records, or the information contained in them, for commercial 778 H.
772 (i) A public office may limit the number of records 773 requested by a person that the office will physically deliver by 774 United States mail or by another delivery service to ten per 775 month, unless the person certifies to the office in writing that 776 the person does not intend to use or forward the requested 777 H.
565 Page 28 As Reported by the House Judiciary Committee purposes;
565 Page 28 As Passed by the House records, or the information contained in them, for commercial 778 purposes;
796 (8) A public office or person responsible for public 797 records is not required to permit a person who is incarcerated 798 pursuant to a criminal conviction or a juvenile adjudication to 799 inspect or to obtain a copy of any public record concerning a 800 criminal investigation or prosecution or concerning what would 801 be a criminal investigation or prosecution if the subject of the 802 investigation or prosecution were an adult, unless the request 803 to inspect or to obtain a copy of the record is for the purpose 804 of acquiring information that is subject to release as a public 805 record under this section and the judge who imposed the sentence 806 or made the adjudication with respect to the person, or the 807 judge's successor in office, finds that the information sought 808 H.
796 (8) A public office or person responsible for public 797 records is not required to permit a person who is incarcerated 798 pursuant to a criminal conviction or a juvenile adjudication to 799 inspect or to obtain a copy of any public record concerning a 800 criminal investigation or prosecution or concerning what would 801 be a criminal investigation or prosecution if the subject of the 802 investigation or prosecution were an adult, unless the request 803 to inspect or to obtain a copy of the record is for the purpose 804 of acquiring information that is subject to release as a public 805 record under this section and the judge who imposed the sentence 806 or made the adjudication with respect to the person, or the 807 H.
565 Page 29 As Reported by the House Judiciary Committee in the public record is necessary to support what appears to be 809 a justiciable claim of the person.
565 Page 29 As Passed by the House judge's successor in office, finds that the information sought 808 in the public record is necessary to support what appears to be 809 a justiciable claim of the person.
837 (ii) Information about minors involved in a school vehicle 838 H.
837 H.
565 Page 30 As Reported by the House Judiciary Committee accident as provided in division (A)(1)(gg) of this section, 839 other than personal information as defined in section 149.45 of 840 the Revised Code;
565 Page 30 As Passed by the House (ii) Information about minors involved in a school vehicle 838 accident as provided in division (A)(1)(gg) of this section, 839 other than personal information as defined in section 149.45 of 840 the Revised Code;
859 (11) A state or local law enforcement agency or a 860 prosecuting attorney's office shall not charge a fee for 861 preparing a video record for inspection, or producing a copy of 862 a video record, when the requester of the video record is a 863 victim, as defined in Ohio Constitution, Article I, Section 10a, 864 or who is a victim who suffered loss and could seek remedy 865 through a tort action as defined by section 2307.011 of the 866 Revised Code, who reasonably asserts that the video recording 867 H.
859 (11) A state or local law enforcement agency or a 860 prosecuting attorney's office shall not charge a fee for 861 preparing a video record for inspection, or producing a copy of 862 a video record, when the requester of the video record is a 863 victim, as defined in Ohio Constitution, Article I, Section 10a, 864 or who is a victim who suffered loss and could seek remedy 865 through a tort action as defined by section 2307.011 of the 866 H.
565 Page 31 As Reported by the House Judiciary Committee relates to the act or omission that caused the victim's harm or 868 loss, or who is the legal counsel or insurer of the victim.
565 Page 31 As Passed by the House Revised Code, who reasonably asserts that the video recording 867 relates to the act or omission that caused the victim's harm or 868 loss, or who is the legal counsel or insurer of the victim.
Upon the expiration of the three-day period, the 897 person allegedly aggrieved may, subject to the requirements of 898 H.
Upon the expiration of the three-day period, the 897 H.
565 Page 32 As Reported by the House Judiciary Committee division (C)(2) of this section, do only one of the following, 899 and not both:
565 Page 32 As Passed by the House person allegedly aggrieved may, subject to the requirements of 898 division (C)(2) of this section, do only one of the following, 899 and not both:
917 (2) Upon filing a complaint or mandamus action with a 918 court under divisions (C)(1)(a) or (b) of this section, a person 919 allegedly aggrieved shall file with the court, in conjunction 920 with the person's complaint or petition, a written affirmation 921 stating that the person properly transmitted a complaint to the 922 public office or person responsible for public records, the 923 failure alleged in the complaint has not been cured or otherwise 924 resolved to the person's satisfaction, and that the complaint 925 was transmitted to the public office or person responsible for 926 public records at least three business days before the filing of 927 the suit.
917 (2) Upon filing a complaint or mandamus action with a 918 court under divisions (C)(1)(a) or (b) of this section, a person 919 allegedly aggrieved shall file with the court, in conjunction 920 with the person's complaint or petition, a written affirmation 921 stating that the person properly transmitted a complaint to the 922 public office or person responsible for public records, the 923 failure alleged in the complaint has not been cured or otherwise 924 resolved to the person's satisfaction, and that the complaint 925 was transmitted to the public office or person responsible for 926 public records at least three business days before the filing of 927 H.
If the person fails to file an affirmation pursuant to 928 H.
565 Page 33 As Reported by the House Judiciary Committee this division, the suit shall be dismissed.
565 Page 33 As Passed by the House the suit.
If the person fails to file an affirmation pursuant to 928 this division, the suit shall be dismissed.
957 The court may reduce an award of statutory damages or not 958 H.
957 H.
565 Page 34 As Reported by the House Judiciary Committee award statutory damages if the court determines both of the 959 following:
565 Page 34 As Passed by the House The court may reduce an award of statutory damages or not 958 award statutory damages if the court determines both of the 959 following:
985 (ii) If the court makes a determination described in 986 division (C)(4)(b)(iii) of this section, the court shall 987 H.
985 (ii) If the court makes a determination described in 986 H.
565 Page 35 As Reported by the House Judiciary Committee determine and award to the relator all court costs, which shall 988 be construed as remedial and not punitive.
565 Page 35 As Passed by the House division (C)(4)(b)(iii) of this section, the court shall 987 determine and award to the relator all court costs, which shall 988 be construed as remedial and not punitive.
This division shall not be 1012 construed as creating a presumption that the public office or 1013 the person responsible for the public records acted in bad faith 1014 when the office or person voluntarily made the public records 1015 available to the relator for the first time after the relator 1016 commenced the mandamus action, but before the court issued any 1017 H.
This division shall not be 1012 construed as creating a presumption that the public office or 1013 the person responsible for the public records acted in bad faith 1014 when the office or person voluntarily made the public records 1015 available to the relator for the first time after the relator 1016 H.
565 Page 36 As Reported by the House Judiciary Committee order described in this division.
565 Page 36 As Passed by the House commenced the mandamus action, but before the court issued any 1017 order described in this division.
1043 (b) The fees awarded shall not exceed the total of the 1044 reasonable attorney's fees incurred before the public record was 1045 made available to the relator and the fees described in division 1046 H.
1043 (b) The fees awarded shall not exceed the total of the 1044 reasonable attorney's fees incurred before the public record was 1045 H.
565 Page 37 As Reported by the House Judiciary Committee (C)(5)(c) of this section.
565 Page 37 As Passed by the House made available to the relator and the fees described in division 1046 (C)(5)(c) of this section.
1074 (2) All public offices shall adopt a public records policy 1075 H.
1074 H.
565 Page 38 As Reported by the House Judiciary Committee in compliance with this section for responding to public records 1076 requests.
565 Page 38 As Passed by the House (2) All public offices shall adopt a public records policy 1075 in compliance with this section for responding to public records 1076 requests.
1104 (F)(1) The bureau of motor vehicles may adopt rules 1105 pursuant to Chapter 119.
1104 (F)(1) The bureau of motor vehicles may adopt rules 1105 H.
of the Revised Code to reasonably limit 1106 H.
565 Page 39 As Reported by the House Judiciary Committee the number of bulk commercial special extraction requests made 1107 by a person for the same records or for updated records during a 1108 calendar year.
565 Page 39 As Passed by the House pursuant to Chapter 119.
of the Revised Code to reasonably limit 1106 the number of bulk commercial special extraction requests made 1107 by a person for the same records or for updated records during a 1108 calendar year.
1133 (d) "Special extraction costs" means the cost of the time 1134 spent by the lowest paid employee competent to perform the task, 1135 H.
1133 (d) "Special extraction costs" means the cost of the time 1134 H.
565 Page 40 As Reported by the House Judiciary Committee the actual amount paid to outside private contractors employed 1136 by the bureau, or the actual cost incurred to create computer 1137 programs to make the special extraction.
565 Page 40 As Passed by the House spent by the lowest paid employee competent to perform the task, 1135 the actual amount paid to outside private contractors employed 1136 by the bureau, or the actual cost incurred to create computer 1137 programs to make the special extraction.
565 Page 41 As Reported by the House Judiciary Committee (b) The recording has been used in connection with a 1165 criminal proceeding that was dismissed or for which a judgment 1166 has been entered pursuant to Rule 32 of the Rules of Criminal 1167 Procedure, and will not be used again in connection with any 1168 probable or pending criminal proceedings.
565 Page 41 As Passed by the House (b) The recording has been used in connection with a 1165 criminal proceeding that was dismissed or for which a judgment 1166 has been entered pursuant to Rule 32 of the Rules of Criminal 1167 Procedure, and will not be used again in connection with any 1168 probable or pending criminal proceedings.
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Reported

Failed 13 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 9000
Democratic 4000
Total 13000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Beryl Brown Piccolantonio Democratic Yea
Desiree Tims Democratic Yea
Eric Synenberg Democratic Yea
Ismail Mohamed Democratic Yea
Adam Mathews Republican Yea
Brian Stewart Republican Yea
D. J. Swearingen Republican Yea
Jamie Callender Republican Yea
Jim Thomas Republican Yea
Josh Williams Republican Yea
Mike Odioso Republican Yea
Phil Plummer Republican Yea
Scott Oelslager Republican Yea

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Passed

Passed 96 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 32000
Republican 64000
Total 96000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (96)
Member Party Vote
Anita Somani Democratic Yea
Ashley Bryant Bailey Democratic Yea
Beryl Brown Piccolantonio Democratic Yea
Bride Rose Sweeney Democratic Yea
C. Allison Russo Democratic Yea
Cecil Thomas Democratic Yea
Chris Glassburn Democratic Yea
Christine Cockley Democratic Yea
Crystal Lett Democratic Yea
Daniel P. Troy Democratic Yea
Darnell T. Brewer Democratic Yea
Derrick Hall Democratic Yea
Desiree Tims Democratic Yea
Dontavius L. Jarrells Democratic Yea
Elgin Rogers, Jr. Democratic Yea
Eric Synenberg Democratic Yea
Erika White Democratic Yea
Ismail Mohamed Democratic Yea
Joseph A. Miller, III Democratic Yea
Juanita O. Brent Democratic Yea
Karen Brownlee Democratic Yea
Latyna M. Humphrey Democratic Yea
Lauren McNally Democratic Yea
Mark Sigrist Democratic Yea
Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe Democratic Yea
Michele Grim Democratic Yea
Munira Abdullahi Democratic Yea
Phillip M. Robinson, Jr. Democratic Yea
Rachel B. Baker Democratic Yea
Sean P. Brennan Democratic Yea
Tristan Rader Democratic Yea
Veronica R. Sims Democratic Yea
Adam C. Bird Republican Yea
Adam Holmes Republican Yea
Adam Mathews Republican Yea
Andrea White Republican Yea
Angela N. King Republican Yea
Bernard Willis Republican Yea
Beth Lear Republican Yea
Bill Roemer Republican Yea
Bob Peterson Republican Yea
Brian Lampton Republican Yea
Brian Lorenz Republican Yea
Brian Stewart Republican Yea
Cindy Abrams Republican Yea
D. J. Swearingen Republican Yea
David Thomas Republican Yea
Gary Click Republican Yea
Gayle Manning Republican Yea
Haraz N. Ghanbari Republican Yea
Heidi Workman Republican Yea
Jack K. Daniels Republican Yea
James M. Hoops Republican Yea
Jamie Callender Republican Yea
Jason Stephens Republican Yea
Jean Schmidt Republican Yea
Jeff LaRe Republican Yea
Jennifer Gross Republican Yea
Jim Thomas Republican Yea
Jodi Salvo Republican Yea
Johnathan Newman Republican Yea
Josh Williams Republican Yea
Justin Pizzulli Republican Yea
Kellie Deeter Republican Yea
Kevin D. Miller Republican Yea
Kevin Ritter Republican Yea
Levi Dean Republican Yea
Marilyn John Republican Yea
Mark Hiner Republican Yea
Mark Johnson Republican Yea
Matt Huffman Republican Yea
Matthew Kishman Republican Yea
Melanie Miller Republican Yea
Meredith Craig Republican Yea
Michael D. Dovilla Republican Yea
Michelle Teska Republican Yea
Mike Odioso Republican Yea
Monica Robb Blasdel Republican Yea
Nick Santucci Republican Yea
Phil Plummer Republican Yea
Riordan T. McClain Republican Yea
Rodney Creech Republican Yea
Ron Ferguson Republican Yea
Roy Klopfenstein Republican Yea
Sarah Fowler Arthur Republican Yea
Scott Oelslager Republican Yea
Sharon A. Ray Republican Yea
Steve Demetriou Republican Yea
Tex Fischer Republican Yea
Thaddeus J. Claggett Republican Yea
Thomas Hall Republican Yea
Tim Barhorst Republican Yea
Tom Young Republican Yea
Tracy M. Richardson Republican Yea
Ty D. Mathews Republican Yea
Ty Moore Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 565 do?
To amend section 149.43 of the Revised Code to exempt from disclosure under Public Records Law, the name and address of a grand juror and the signature of a grand-jury foreperson, and to name this act the Grand Jury Privacy and Protection Act.
Who sponsors HB 565?
HB 565 is sponsored by Dontavius L. Jarrells (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 565?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced November 04, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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