HB 289 Ohio House · 135th Legislature (2023-2024)

Regards SORN law compliance; add new sexually oriented offense

This bill strengthens the state's Sex Offender Registration and Notification (SORN) law by adding new offenses related to sexual conduct and clarifying rules for when offenders must register. It specifically defines a "sexually oriented offense" to include various crimes involving minors, sexual motivation, or age gaps between offenders and victims, ensuring these acts are treated as serious violations. Additionally, the legislation updates the SORN system to pause the registration clock if an offender fails to comply with their duties and requires correctional facilities to notify local sheriffs when transferring offenders who must register. The bill also expands protections for victims by establishing clearer guidelines for appointing victim representatives and ensuring that notices and rights are shared with both the victim and their designated representative.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2023
Committee Review
Jun 2024
House Passage
Jun 2024
Senate Passage
Dec 2024
Governor
Introduced Oct 2, 2023 Last action Dec 11, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Dec 11, 2024 · House Jun 12, 2024

How they voted

274
Passed
Total votes 31
Dec 11, 2024
D Democratic7
3 Yea 4 Nay
57% Nay
R Republican24
24 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
9
Key actions
3
Committee
2
Amendments
1
Dec 11, 2024
Lower · Passed
Concurred in Senate amendments
lower
Dec 11, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Jun 25, 2024
Committee
Refer to Committee
upper
Jun 12, 2024
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
Oct 3, 2023
Committee
Refer to Committee
lower
Oct 2, 2023
Introduced
Introduced
lower
2 primary · 32 co-sponsors

Sponsors