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OH HB695
Bill
Status
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Adam Bird
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AI Summary
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Prohibits county commissioners, township trustees, village legislative authority members, and village mayors from knowingly entering into nondisclosure agreements regarding matters related to their official duties
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Defines nondisclosure agreements as contracts that prohibit these officials from disclosing, discussing, describing, or commenting on local government matters within their responsibilities
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Violations subject to civil fines up to $1,000, with enforcement authority granted to the Ohio Attorney General
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Any nondisclosure agreement entered in violation of the law is void and unenforceable
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Applies only to agreements entered into, amended, extended, or renewed on or after the law's effective date
Legislative Description
Prohibit nondisclosure agreements for certain local officials
State and Local Government : Local Government
Last Action
Referred to committee: Local Government
2/18/2026