Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB 837 — Protect certain mental health professional, social worker info

Last action — Referred to committee

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced April 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

The bill protects personal information of mental health professionals and social workers from public records release.

This legislation amends Ohio law to prevent the residential and familial information of mental health professionals and social workers from being disclosed under public records law. It aims to enhance privacy for these professionals.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means greater privacy for mental health professionals and social workers regarding their home and family information.

Summary

To amend section 149.43 of the Revised Code to protect from release under Ohio Public Records Law the residential and familial information of mental health professionals and social workers.

Bill Text

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The bill amends Ohio law to protect the residential and familial information of mental health professionals and social workers from public records release.

  • Section 149.43

    (pp) Residential and familial information of mental health professionals and social workers;

    Adds protections for the residential and familial information of mental health professionals and social workers from being released as public records.

Action History

  1. As Introduced

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 133 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (133)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 837 do?
To amend section 149.43 of the Revised Code to protect from release under Ohio Public Records Law the residential and familial information of mental health professionals and social workers.
Who sponsors HB 837?
HB 837 is sponsored by C. Allison Russo (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 837?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced April 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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