OH HB585

Establishes that body camera records created by law enforcement officers during official duties are generally public records under Ohio Public Records Law, with specified exceptions.

Exempts from public disclosure body camera records created in residences or restricted-access private property where there is a reasonable expectation of privacy, except after conviction or guilty plea if the record is relevant to the offense.

Exempts from public disclosure body camera records containing audio or video of minors, victims of violent sex offenses, or victims of specific crimes (sections 2903.211, 2905.32, 2919.25), except after conviction or guilty plea if relevant.

Permanently exempts from public disclosure all recordings of violations of section 2907.02 (rape) and recordings of law enforcement conversations with rape victims at medical facilities for evidence collection.

Requires local records commissions to maintain body camera records for a minimum of one year, or longer if required by an approved records retention schedule, and to submit retention policies to the attorney general.