When was Ohio House Bill HB 695 introduced?

HB 695 was introduced on Feb 12, 2026.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 695?

The latest action on HB 695 by the House was: Referred to committee (Local Government) on Feb 18, 2026.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 695?

HB 695 was introduced by Adam C. Bird.

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 695 (136 legislative session)

HB 695

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Feb 12, 2026
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HB 695

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Prohibit nondisclosure agreements for certain local officials

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House • Feb 18, 2026: Referred to committee (Local Government)

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Adam C. Bird
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(R - 63)
Brian Stewart
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(R - 12)

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Feb 18, 2026 | House
- Referred to committee (Local Government)
Feb 12, 2026 | House
- Introduced

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Testimony by Representative Brian Stewart (Ohio House of Representatives, Sponsor) -- Local Government, 1st Hearing (March 11, 2026)
Testimony by Representative Bird (Ohio House of Representatives, Sponsor) -- Local Government, 1st Hearing (March 11, 2026)
Testimony by Zach Schiller (Policy Matters Ohio, Proponent) -- Local Government, 2nd Hearing (May 20, 2026)
Testimony by Aaron Thomas (South Bloomfield, Proponent) -- Local Government, 2nd Hearing (May 20, 2026)
Testimony by Quintin Koger Kidd (Proponent) -- Local Government, 2nd Hearing (May 20, 2026)
Testimony by Abby Pennington (Citizens for Responsible Development of Fulton County, Proponent) -- Local Government, 2nd Hearing (May 20, 2026)
Testimony by Janine L Migden-Ostrander (Proponent) -- Local Government, 2nd Hearing (May 20, 2026)
Testimony by Jessica Baker (Proponent) -- Local Government, 2nd Hearing (May 20, 2026)
Testimony by Teresa Pressel (Proponent) -- Local Government, 2nd Hearing (May 20, 2026)

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB695

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