Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateOhioIntroduced
HB 1007: Prevent Public Record Law release of clerk of court personal info
Mark Hiner
HB 1007 status: Introduced (updated Sep 14, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
55OUT OF 100
Score:55/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Low Impact 20/100
Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
HB 1007 amends section 149.43 of the Revised Code to categorize specific personal information of clerks of court as exempt from public record disclosure.
Who is affected
Clerks of court and public record custodians who must manage these redactions.
Requirements and enforcement
Record custodians must ensure specific personal data is withheld from public requests.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
Effective upon standard legislative process completion.
Potential benefits
Enhanced privacy and physical safety for court employees.
Risks and tradeoffs
Reduction in government transparency and administrative complexity in record management.
What is still unknown
The specific scope of 'certain personal information' and whether it covers items like home address or private phone numbers.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Increases privacy for clerks of court.
- Reduces vulnerability to personal harassment.
- Aligns clerk protections with other official safeguards.
Risks
- Limits public transparency of government employees.
- May hinder verification of official identities.
- Sets a precedent for expanding record exemptions.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Critical outlook
40%
Benefits
- Clarifies legal handling of sensitive clerk data.
- Provides statutory protection for public servants.
- Standardizes record handling for judicial employees.
Risks
- Exempts specific government data from public disclosure.
- Increases administrative burden on record custodians.
- Restricts public oversight of court officials.
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Reduces risk of stalking for court personnel.
- Protects home address/contact information.
- Enhances general workplace safety culture.
Risks
- Limits info available for public accountability checks.
- Could mask connections relevant to investigations.
- Decreased oversight may impact official conduct.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
Source used for this bill's analysis.
Source note
The bill creates a fundamental tension between public transparency and the safety of judicial staff.
Analysis scope
Source is an abstract; full text is not provided.
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