The bill H. B. No. 2025-2026, introduced by Representatives Upchurch and Brewer, aims to enact a new section, 1923.111, in the Revised Code of Ohio. This section mandates that all eviction records be automatically sealed by the clerk of the court's office three years after the final judgment entry in the case. If a financial judgment was awarded, the sealing will occur three years after the date of final satisfaction of that judgment.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that any records eligible for sealing under this new provision will be automatically sealed within ninety days following the effective date of the section. This legislative change is intended to provide individuals with a fresh start by limiting access to their eviction records after a specified period, thereby promoting housing stability and reducing barriers to future housing opportunities.