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Ohio Public Records: What HB 314 Would Change

WP011 maps Substitute House Bill 314's changes to Ohio's Public Records Law as passed by the Ohio House.

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WP011 maps Substitute House Bill 314's changes to Ohio's Public Records Law as passed by the Ohio House.

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WP011 maps Substitute House Bill 314's changes to Ohio's Public Records Law as passed by the Ohio House.

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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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