OH HB735

Requires law enforcement officers to wear clearly visible badges and identification while on duty, including during emergencies declared by the governor or mayor, with identification including the appointing authority and optionally the officer's name and badge number.

Exempts undercover officers, including undercover drug agents, from the badge and identification visibility requirement.

Establishes a complaint process allowing any person who encounters a non-compliant officer to submit complaints to the attorney general by mail, telephone, or online portal, with portal instructions published on the attorney general's website within 30 days of the law's effective date.

Authorizes the attorney general to fine an officer's appointing authority $1,000 for each instance of noncompliance after investigation, with each day or partial day of non-compliance counted as a separate instance and fines deposited in the general revenue fund.

Establishes this section as superseding any conflicting provisions in collective bargaining agreements entered into on or after the effective date, with the law taking effect April 1, 2022.