Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 514: Regards public records of minors, sex offender library boxes
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 514 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on October 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Regards public records of minors, sex offender library boxes. Primary sponsor: Mark Hiner (Republican), Sean Brennan (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 15, 2025): Referred to committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
To enact sections 149.437 and 2950.036 of the Revised Code to specify that a video, taken by a public office depicting a minor at a public recreational facility with water activities, is not a public record, and is subject to restricted release, and to prohibit a sexually oriented offender or child-victim oriented offender from establishing or maintaining a library box.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Hiner | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Sean Brennan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Monica Blasdel | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 79 |
| Gary Click | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| Jack Daniels | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Marilyn John | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 76 |
| Beth Lear | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to committee
- Introduced