OH SB31

Creates a testimonial privilege protecting communications between employee organization representatives and bargaining unit members made in a representative capacity, applicable in civil, criminal, and administrative proceedings.

Privilege does not apply when testimony is necessary to prevent a crime creating clear, imminent risk of serious physical harm or death; in actions against the representative, organization, or affiliates; by court order; or with express consent of the bargaining unit member or their legal representative.

In case of conflict between this privilege and any federal or state labor law, the federal or state labor law provisions control.

Defines "employee organization" as any labor union or bona fide organization where employees participate to address grievances, labor disputes, wages, hours, terms, and conditions of employment with employers.