February 26, 2025 •
Ohio Ethics Commission Issues Formal Advisory Opinion

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The Ethics Commission issued an opinion to clarify the prohibition on public officials or employees soliciting or using their public position to secure a financial benefit or detriment for a family member. Formal Advisory Opinion 2025-01 confirms domestic partners are considered members of a public official’s family. The commission concluded this opinion is consistent with how other state and local agencies treat domestic partnerships in family-related internal policies.
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