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OH HB759

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/1/2018

Primary Sponsor

Niraj Antani

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd General Assembly (2017-2018)

AI Summary

  • Amends Ohio Revised Code sections 3501.35 and 3599.20 to allow electors to photograph their own marked ballots and make the photographs publicly available.

  • Modifies the prohibition on exhibiting marked ballots by adding an exception for photographs taken by the elector for personal use, including sharing publicly.

  • Adds exception to section 3501.35(A)(4) referencing the new provision in section 3599.20 regarding ballot photography.

  • Updates section 3599.20 to clarify that electors may photograph their ballots and make those photographs available to the public without violating ballot secrecy laws.

  • Maintains criminal penalties for violations as a felony of the fifth degree.

Legislative Description

Allow voter to photograph and publicize own marked ballot

Elections

Last Action

Refer to Committee: Government Accountability and Oversight

11/13/2018

Committee Referrals

Government Accountability and Oversight11/13/2018

Full Bill Text

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