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OH HB723
Bill
Status
3/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Roy Klopfenstein
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AI Summary
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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
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Prohibits contract provisions that prevent disclosure of facts surrounding child sexual abuse, including the identity of alleged offenders, during investigations, prosecutions, or legal proceedings
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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
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Contract provisions violating these requirements are void and unenforceable as against public policy
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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