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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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