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OH HB 481

in committee

Allow public body executive session for employee performance

Ohio · 2025-2026 Regular Session (136th General Assembly) · lower

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Quick answers

Did OH HB 481 pass?

Not yet. OH HB 481 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-10-01): Referred to committee

What is OH HB 481 about?

To amend section 121.22 of the Revised Code to allow a public body to meet in an executive session to discuss the performance of a public employee or official.

Who sponsors OH HB 481?

Beryl Piccolantonio, Sarah Fowler Arthur are the primary sponsors of OH HB 481, joined by 6 cosponsors.

Description

To amend section 121.22 of the Revised Code to allow a public body to meet in an executive session to discuss the performance of a public employee or official.

Introduced
2025-09-29
Latest action
2025-10-01 — Referred to committee
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Beryl Piccolantonioprimary
  • Sarah Fowler Arthurprimary
  • Roy Klopfensteincosponsor
  • Mark Johnsoncosponsor
  • Josh Williamscosponsor
  • Sean P. Brennancosponsor
  • Mark Hinercosponsor
  • Mark Sigristcosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2025-10-01

    Referred to committee

    referral-committee

  2. 2025-09-29

    Introduced

    introduction

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Related bills

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Official source

https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/hb481/

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