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SB 123 Ohio Senate · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Prohibit law enforcement from charging fees for certain videos

Summary
To amend section 149.43 of the Revised Code to prohibit a law enforcement agency for charging a fee for preparing or producing a video public record for a person known or presumed to be depicted in the video.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill prohibits law enforcement from charging fees for certain video public records, reducing a financial burden on individuals who are depicted.75% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits law enforcement from charging fees for video public records to depicted individuals, enhancing police accountability and protecting civil rights by improving access to crucial evidence.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill allows individuals free access to video public records depicting them, promoting digital rights and data privacy regarding government-held digital information.75% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Last action Feb 26, 2025
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Total actions
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Committee
1
Feb 26, 2025
Committee
Referred to committee
upper
Feb 25, 2025
Introduced
Introduced
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Paula Hicks-Hudson
Paula Hicks-Hudson
DDemocratic
OH
11
Co
Photo of Catherine Ingram
Catherine Ingram
DDemocratic
OH
9