Bill > SB123

This bill amends Ohio law to prohibit law enforcement agencies from charging fees for preparing or producing video records when the requester is an individual known or presumed to be depicted in the video, or a representative, spouse, parent, or child of that individual. Previously, law enforcement agencies could charge up to $75 per hour of video produced, with a maximum total fee of $750 for preparing and producing video records. The bill ensures that people who are directly involved in a video record can obtain a copy without incurring potentially significant expenses. The change aims to make it easier and more affordable for individuals to access video recordings that involve them, such as body-cam footage or dashboard camera recordings, by removing financial barriers to obtaining these records. This modification is part of the broader Ohio Revised Code section dealing with public records and their accessibility, and it represents a consumer-friendly approach to government transparency and personal record access.

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/sb123