HB 164 Summary

• Allows individuals convicted of offenses that were not sealable at the time of conviction to apply for sealing if the offense classification or penalty is later changed to make it sealable

• Adds new division (B) to section 2953.36 specifying that sealing provisions apply retroactively when an offense's penalty or classification changes after conviction

• Excludes Inspector General investigation reports from the definition of "official records" sealable under the Not Guilty/Dismissed Charges/No Bill Record Sealing Law, except for information pertaining to individuals whose convictions were not overturned on appeal

• Amends section 2953.51 to clarify that Inspector General reports maintained under section 121.42 of the Revised Code are not considered sealable official records to the extent they contain information about convicted or guilty individuals whose convictions or pleas were not reversed on appeal