Criminal Justice

passed · Ohio · House Jun 11, 2026

HB 654: Enact Amanda Dean's Law

HB 654, titled "Enact Amanda Dean's Law," would amend Ohio's Revised Code (section 2927.01) to increase criminal penalties for the abuse of a corpse. This bill directly affects individuals who commit acts such as desecration, mutilation, or unauthorized handling of a deceased person's body. The key provision raises the severity of penalties for these offenses under existing law. The bill seeks to strengthen legal consequences for violating the dignity of the deceased, as specified in the proposed amendment to section 2927.01.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill explicitly seeks to 'strengthen legal consequences' for corpse abuse under criminal justice sentencing provisions.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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passed · Ohio · House Jun 11, 2026

HB 667: Enact the Reagan Tokes and Patrick Heringer Act

To amend sections 2929.141, 2929.34, 2935.10, 2935.11, 5120.021, 5120.038, 5589.21, and 5589.211 of the Revised Code to enact the Reagan Tokes and Patrick Heringer Act to require certain warrants to be entered into LEADS, to require GPS monitoring of offenders released from prison, and to modify T-CAP requirements.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates GPS monitoring for released offenders and LEADS warrant entry, aiming to reduce recidivism and improve correctional oversight per bill's amendments to correctional and law enforcement systems.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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passed · Ohio · House Jun 11, 2026

HB 346: Enact V.J.'s Law

To amend sections 2151.421 and 2151.99 of the Revised Code to enact V.J.'s Law to require mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect to report to both a peace officer and the public children services agency.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill requires mandatory child abuse reporting to peace officers, strengthening law enforcement's role and the criminal justice system's capacity to address child abuse.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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signed · Ohio · Senate Jun 9, 2026

SB 137: Require hospitals to provide overdose reversal drugs

To enact sections 3727.81, 3727.811, and 5119.192 of the Revised Code to require hospitals to provide overdose reversal drugs under certain circumstances.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill addresses the opioid crisis by requiring overdose reversal drugs. This aligns with public health and harm reduction strategies that support criminal justice reform by reducing drug-related deaths and potential criminal justice involvement.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill requires hospitals to provide overdose reversal drugs, directly improving patient access to critical health services and strengthening public health initiatives.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

passed · Ohio · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 397: Expand allowable uses of profits from jail commissary funds

HB 397 amends Ohio's Revised Code (Section 341.25) to allow county jails to use profits from inmate commissary sales for additional purposes beyond current restrictions. This directly affects county jails managing these funds, as it expands their flexibility in allocating commissary profits. The key change is removing specific limitations on fund usage, permitting counties to direct these profits toward other operational needs as permitted by law, without creating new spending requirements. The bill focuses solely on reallocating existing revenue streams, not increasing funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill promotes fiscal responsibility by expanding flexibility for county jails to allocate existing commissary profits to various operational needs, optimizing resource use.75% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeHB 397 strengthens county jails' operational capabilities by expanding flexibility in using commissary funds, directly impacting the corrections aspect of criminal justice.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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passed · Ohio · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 565: Enact the Grand Jury Privacy and Protection Act

To amend section 149.43 of the Revised Code to exempt from disclosure under Public Records Law, the name and address of a grand juror and the signature of a grand-jury foreperson, and to name this act the Grand Jury Privacy and Protection Act.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill protects the privacy of grand jurors, which strengthens the integrity and functioning of the grand jury system, a key component of the criminal justice system.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill protects personal data (grand juror names, addresses, signatures) from public disclosure, aligning with the 'data privacy' aspect of the Technology topic.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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in committee · Ohio · House May 20, 2026

HB 396: Expand the Address Confidentiality Program

HB 396 expands Ohio's Address Confidentiality Program to protect more individuals in high-risk situations. It directly affects victims of domestic violence, stalking, and other threats who need to keep their home addresses private from public records. The key provision updates the law to allow these individuals to use a secure P.O. box for official mail and address verification instead of their actual residence. This change helps them maintain safety while still accessing government services without revealing their location.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeHB 396 protects victims of domestic violence and stalking by expanding address confidentiality, strengthening victim support within the criminal justice system.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyHB 396 protects personal data (addresses) for vulnerable individuals by keeping them confidential from public records, aligning with data privacy objectives.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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passed · Ohio · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 252: Modify offenses of burglary, breaking and entering, and trespass

To amend sections 2911.11, 2911.12, and 2911.13 of the Revised Code to modify the offenses of burglary, aggravated burglary, breaking and entering, and trespass in a habitation when a person is present or likely to be present.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeThe bill modifies offenses like burglary and trespass, particularly when a person is present, likely expanding criminalization or increasing potential sentences within the criminal justice system.80% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingThe bill modifies offenses of burglary and trespass in a habitation, strengthening protections for residential properties and the safety of their occupants, which aligns with protecting property rights under the housing topic.65% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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passed · Ohio · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 84: Enact the Innocence Act

To amend sections 2307.66, 2917.211, and 2981.02 and to enact sections 2307.68 and 2907.312 of the Revised Code to enact the Innocence Act to prohibit an organization from failing to verify the age of a person attempting to access material that is obscene or harmful to juveniles, to prohibit a person from using another person's likeness to create sexual images of the other person, and to create a private right of action for each prohibited activity.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnacts new prohibitions and private rights of action to protect juveniles and individuals from sexual exploitation, strengthening the legal framework against such harms.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill protects digital rights by prohibiting the creation of sexual images using another's likeness and regulates organizations regarding age verification for online content, aligning with consumer protection in technology.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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signed · Ohio · House Mar 20, 2026

HB 29: Regards inmates' access to feminine hygiene products and showers

To enact sections 341.261, 753.321, and 5120.631 of the Revised Code regarding inmates' access to feminine hygiene products and showers by municipal and county correctional facilities and state correctional institutions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill improves inmate welfare by ensuring access to feminine hygiene products and showers in correctional facilities, aligning with criminal justice reform and protecting civil rights.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill improves inmate access to essential feminine hygiene products and showers, directly enhancing health services and protecting health within correctional facilities.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice