HB 695·OH·house
Prohibit nondisclosure agreements for certain local officials
In CommitteeFiled Feb 12, 2026
Sponsor: Adam C. Bird
Latest Action
Refer to Committee
Feb 18, 2026
Summary
The bill makes it illegal for local elected officials—county commissioners, township trustees, village legislators, and village mayors—to knowingly sign contracts that bar them from discussing official matters. Violators can be fined up to $1,000 and the agreements are declared void. The attorney general is authorized to enforce the penalties.
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