The bill proposes the enactment of sections 149.437 and 2950.036 of the Revised Code, which introduces new regulations regarding the handling of videos depicting minors at public recreational facilities with water activities. Specifically, it establishes that such videos, referred to as "restricted videos," are not considered public records and are therefore not subject to public inspection or copying. Individuals seeking access to these videos must submit a written request, which will be evaluated by the public office to determine if the requester is a sex offender or under investigation for related criminal offenses. If the requester is deemed not to be a sex offender and not under investigation, the public office may provide a copy of the restricted video.
Additionally, the bill prohibits individuals convicted of sexually oriented or child-victim oriented offenses from establishing or maintaining a "library box," defined as any structure or container used for community lending libraries. Violating this provision would result in a misdemeanor of the first degree. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the protection of minors and restrict access to sensitive video records while also addressing the establishment of community lending libraries by certain offenders.