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Committee hears bill to require recording and transcripts of parole board hearings
Summary
House Bill 31, which would require recordings and transcripts of parole board hearings to increase transparency and oversight, received proponent testimony from Americans for Prosperity Ohio and a criminal defense attorney; committee members questioned the scope of reversible error and no vote was taken.
The House Government Oversight Committee heard sponsor and proponent testimony on House Bill 31, which would require recording and transcription of parole board hearings to increase transparency for incarcerated people, victims and advocates.
Hannah Cubbins, legislative director for Americans for Prosperity Ohio, said the bill extends existing court‑reporter and recording practices to parole board hearings to improve public access and…
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