Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No direct impact on environmental policy.
Risks
- No direct impact on environmental policy.
StateOhioIntroduced
HB 31: Require electronic recordings of all parole board hearings
Latyna Humphrey
HB 31 status: Introduced — Effective 9/7/26 (updated Sep 7, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
85OUT OF 100
Score:85/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
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Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion70%
Bill summary
The bill mandates a structural change to parole board administrative record-keeping, increasing transparency for all future parole hearings in the state.
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Impact analysis
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Economy
Mixed / Neutral
45%
Benefits
- Increases accountability in state administration.
Risks
- Potential implementation costs for recording hardware and storage.
Society
Positive outlook
80%
Benefits
- Increases transparency in the parole system.
- Enhances public trust in judicial and correctional processes.
Risks
- Potential privacy concerns for participants if redaction protocols are insufficient.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
Potential administrative or budgetary strain regarding the storage and management of public records.
Analysis scope
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