H.B. 211 - Free to Speak Act

• Names the act the "Free to Speak Act" and amends section 121.22 of the Revised Code regarding public body meetings
• Requires every public body to permit members of the public to comment or testify about matters of public concern at public meetings
• Mandates public bodies establish reasonable methods for public comment or testimony and may set reasonable time limits on such comments
• Maintains existing open meetings requirements for public bodies, with exceptions for specific sensitive matters including executive sessions for personnel, property sales, litigation, employee negotiations, and confidential information
• Enforces compliance through civil injunctions and allows parties to recover court costs and attorney fees when violations are proven, with civil forfeiture of $500 per violation