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Read. Follow. Verify.Ohio Prohibits Law Enforcement From Charging Fees for Video Public Records Depicting Requesters
Last action · February 26, 2025: Referred to JudiciarySponsors: Paula Hicks-Hudson and 1 other
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What This Bill Would Do
State and local law enforcement agencies are prohibited from charging any fee for preparing or producing a video for an individual who is known or presumed to be depicted in the video, or for their representative, spouse, parent, or child.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
individuals depicted in law enforcement video records
Individuals depicted in law enforcement videos are exempt from paying preparation and production fees when requesting those public records.
state or local law enforcement agencies
Law enforcement agencies are prohibited from charging fees for preparing or producing video public records for depicted individuals or their qualifying family members.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can law enforcement charge me for a copy of a video if I am in it?
Does this fee waiver apply to family members of a person depicted in a video?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
2 actions- Feb 26, 2025SenateCommitteeReferred to Judiciary
- Feb 25, 2025SenateIntroducedIntroduced
Version history
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance60How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy15Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz20Current news / social attention level
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