COVID-19 Government Operations and Remote Options

House Bill 197 (133rd General Assembly) allowed for remote public meetings in response to the COVID-19 pandemic until December 2020.

• Ohio Attorney General Explanation of Open Meetings Act Provisions in Am Sub HB 197
• HB 197 Public Remote Meeting Language

House Bill 404 (133rd General Assembly) extended the ability to hold virtual public meetings in response to the COVID-19 pandemic through July 1, 2021. It has not been extended beyond this date, meaning public meetings must now be held in person.

Ohio Attorney General – Sunshine Law

• Auditor of State COVID-19 Resources for Local Government
• Lexipol Coronavirus Learning & Policy Center
• FFCRA and COVID-19 Employment Law Issues