OH SB197

Prohibits state funds from being used to pay for State Highway Patrol security for the Governor when traveling outside Ohio for non-official state business, except for personal travel that excludes campaign activity, public appearances, or fundraising.

Allows private individuals or entities to fund State Highway Patrol security for the Governor's out-of-state non-official travel.

Designates cost and payment information regarding gubernatorial security for non-official out-of-state travel as a public record, exempting only personal travel that does not involve campaign or fundraising activities.

Modifies existing ethics laws (sections 102.04, 149.433, and 2921.43) to incorporate exceptions for Governor security funding provisions under the new law.

Clarifies that security cost information is not protected as a "security record" under public records exemptions related to terrorism prevention or infrastructure protection.