# Ohio Rev. Code § 2317.04: Impartial report of proceedings privileged

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T23_C2317_S2317.04

## Section

- **Citation:** Ohio Rev. Code § 2317.04
- **Heading:** Impartial report of proceedings privileged
- **Jurisdiction:** Ohio
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Ohio Revised Code / Title 23 / Chapter 2317 / § 2317.04

## Text

October 1, 1953 House Bill 1 - 100th General Assembly The publication of a fair and impartial report of the proceedings before state or municipal legislative bodies, or before state or municipal executive bodies, boards, or officers, or the whole or a fair synopsis of any bill, ordinance, report, resolution, bulletin, notice, petition, or other document presented, filed, or issued in any proceeding before such legislative or executive body, board, or officer, shall be privileged, unless it is proved that such publication was made maliciously.

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