Regards deployed elected official’s office, meeting attendance

Summary

HB 823 changes Ohio law so that an elected official who is deployed on active duty can remain in office and attend any public‑body meetings by phone or video, with full voting rights. It also clarifies that such virtual attendance counts toward required meeting attendance and does not trigger vacancy or misconduct rules. The measure affects state and local elected officials who are also members of the armed forces.

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