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OH HB723

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Roy Klopfenstein

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Origin

House of Representatives

136th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits any person or entity from entering agreements or employment contracts that prevent parties from reporting acts or suspected acts of child sexual abuse to law enforcement or regulatory agencies

  • Prohibits contract provisions that prevent disclosure of facts surrounding child sexual abuse, including the identity of alleged offenders, during investigations, prosecutions, or legal proceedings

  • Defines "sexual abuse of a child" as offenses against victims under 18, including sexual assault, compelling prostitution, human trafficking, and child endangerment, regardless of whether anyone has been charged or convicted

  • Contract provisions violating these requirements are void and unenforceable as against public policy

  • Amends public employee collective bargaining law to ensure this prohibition prevails over any conflicting provisions in union agreements

Legislative Description

Prohibit nondisclosure agreements regarding child sexual abuse

Employment

Last Action

Referred to committee: Judiciary

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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