What does Ohio House Bill HB 565 do?

HB 565: Enact the Grand Jury Privacy and Protection Act

When was Ohio House Bill HB 565 introduced?

HB 565 was introduced on Nov 04, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 565?

The latest action on HB 565 by the House was: Referred to committee (Judiciary) on Nov 05, 2025.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 565?

HB 565 was introduced by Dontavius L. Jarrells.

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 565 (136 legislative session)

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HB 565

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Enact the Grand Jury Privacy and Protection Act

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House • Nov 05, 2025: Referred to committee (Judiciary)

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Dontavius L. Jarrells
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(D - 1)
Mike Odioso
primary
(R - 30)
Sean P. Brennan
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(D - 14)
Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe
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Jean Schmidt
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Eric Synenberg
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Cecil Thomas
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Daniel P. Troy
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Terrence Upchurch
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Erika White
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Nov 05, 2025 | House
- Referred to committee (Judiciary)
Nov 04, 2025 | House
- Introduced

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Testimony by Mike Odioso (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 1st Hearing (February 4, 2026)
Testimony by Dontavius Jarrells (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 1st Hearing (February 4, 2026)
Testimony by Connie Pillich (Hamilton County Prosecotor's Office, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (February 11, 2026)
Testimony by Mike Gmoser (Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (February 11, 2026)
Testimony by Louis Tobin (Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (February 11, 2026)

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB565

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