Bill > HB837

This bill amends Ohio Public Records Law, specifically section 149.43 of the Revised Code, to protect certain personal information of mental health professionals and social workers from public disclosure. The changes add "mental health professional" and "social worker" to the definition of "designated public service worker," which in turn expands the category of "designated public service worker residential and familial information" that is exempt from public records requests. This means that details like their home addresses, residential phone numbers, and certain financial or familial information will no longer be accessible under Ohio's Public Records Law, aiming to enhance their privacy and safety.