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OH HB93

Bill

Status

Passed

1/26/2022

Primary Sponsor

Cindy Abrams

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Origin

House of Representatives

134th General Assembly (2021-2022)

AI Summary

Substitute House Bill No. 93 Summary

  • Removes the requirement that applicants be "changing residence" to participate in the Address Confidentiality Program, allowing participation based solely on fear of safety threats from domestic violence, stalking, human trafficking, rape, or sexual battery.

  • Establishes a new Real Property Confidentiality Notice process allowing program participants to file notices with county recorders to keep real property ownership information confidential while permitting title examinations through Secretary of State authorization.

  • Modifies county recorder fees by restructuring fee amounts for recording instruments, certifications, and other services, with separate base fees and housing trust fund fees.

  • Updates public records law to exclude Address Confidentiality Program participant information and real property confidentiality notices from public disclosure, with limited exceptions for authorized title examinations and court orders.

  • Modifies the 2022 primary election requirements to allow candidates and petition signers flexibility regarding district residency and signature timing, with adjustable deadlines set by the Secretary of State.

Legislative Description

Revise Address Confidentiality Program and recorder fees

Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and Punishment

Last Action

Effective 4/29/22 - Emergency: Sections 3 and 4 effective January 28, 2022.

1/26/2022

Committee Referrals

Local Government and Elections3/3/2021
Civil Justice2/10/2021

Full Bill Text

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