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OH HB31

OH HB31
Require electronic recordings of all parole board hearings


summary

Introduced
02/03/2025
In Committee
03/11/2026
Crossed Over
06/11/2025
Passed
09/07/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/08/2026

Introduced Session

136th General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend sections 149.43, 2929.20, 5120.115, 5120.21, 5149.10, and 5149.101 and to enact section 5149.102 of the Revised Code to require electronic recordings to be made of certain parole board hearings, to make electronic recordings of full parole board hearings public records, and to provide the prosecuting attorney access to Department of Rehabilitation and Correction health care records for certain parole and judicial release cases.

AI Summary

This bill mandates that electronic recordings be made of all parole board hearings, including revocation hearings and post-release control violation hearings, and that these recordings be made public records, with specific exceptions for sensitive victim information. Additionally, it grants prosecuting attorneys access to health care records from the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction for certain parole and judicial release cases, which can aid in evaluating release recommendations. The bill aims to increase transparency in the parole process and provide necessary information for legal proceedings.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (14)

Last Action

Effective (on 09/07/2026)

Bill Topics

Government Operations
  • ‐ Government Transparency and Open Records
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
  • ‐ Prisons and Correctional Institutions

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb31 02/04/2025
Final Fiscal Note https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=28137 05/27/2026
BillText https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/hb31/05_EN/pdf/ 05/21/2026
Fiscal Note - As Passed By Senate https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=27895 05/13/2026
BillText https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/hb31/04_PS/pdf/ 05/13/2026
Analysis - As Reported By Senate Committee https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=27573 03/23/2026
Synopsis of Senate Committee Amendments https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=27449 03/13/2026
BillText https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/hb31/03_RS/pdf/ 03/11/2026
Fiscal Note - As Reported By Senate Committee https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=27415 03/11/2026
Fiscal Note - As Pending in Senate Committee https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=27378 03/09/2026
Analysis - As Passed By House https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=25884 09/17/2025
BillText https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/hb31/02_PH/pdf/ 06/11/2025
BillText https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/hb31/01_RH/pdf/ 06/04/2025
Fiscal Note - As Reported By House Committee https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=25494 06/03/2025
Analysis - As Reported By House Committee https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=25495 06/03/2025
Fiscal Note - As Introduced https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=25106 04/28/2025
Analysis - As Introduced https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=24776 03/11/2025
BillText https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/hb31/00_IN/pdf/ 02/04/2025
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