Governor Taft signed H.B. 235 , which excludes autopsy photos, suicide notes and investigative notes by coroners from the definition of a public record. Autopsy reports are still public records. Journalists may view these documents, but may not make copies. The new law does not apply to family members and insurances companies. See New Bills Could Mean Death Records Off Limits to Public Foxtoledo.com, May 17, 2006.