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Ohio Public Records: What HB 314 Would Change

House Bill 314 would change several parts of Ohio's Public Records Law at once.

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The graphic maps provisions involving allegedly harassing requests, private contractors, fees and other changes analyzed in WP011 against existing public-records law.

Key Takeaway

The bill's effects are broader than any single provision or headline description.

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September 20, 2026

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Ohio Common Ground Research Center

Rewriting the Rules of Access: What House Bill 314 Would Change in Ohio's Public Records Law

July 31, 2026
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