Criminal Justice

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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passed · Ohio · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 478: Create jury tampering offense; revise court intimidation offenses

To amend section 2921.04 and to enact section 2921.06 of the Revised Code to create the offense of jury tampering and to include a public servant in the offense of intimidation of an attorney, victim, witness, or public servant in a criminal case.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeThe bill creates a new offense of jury tampering and expands existing court intimidation offenses, directly aligning with the 'expands criminalization' indicator.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes 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 Apr 15, 2026

HB 372: Enact the Larry Henderson Act

To amend sections 2903.01, 2929.03, and 2929.04 of the Revised Code to enact the Larry Henderson Act to specify that the penalty for aggravated murder for an adult offender is death or life without the possibility of parole if the victim is a peace officer, prosecutor, first responder, or military member.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeHB 372 increases mandatory sentences (death or life without parole) for aggravated murder if the victim is a peace officer, prosecutor, first responder, or military member.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill enhances penalties for crimes against military members, providing increased protection and recognition for those serving, which supports the broader military/veteran community.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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passed · Ohio · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 203: Enact Aspen Runnels' Law

To amend sections 2903.06, 2903.08, 2903.081, 4511.01, 4511.132, 4511.20, 4511.202, 4511.204, 4511.205, 4511.21, 4511.25, 4511.251, 4511.26, 4511.27, 4511.28, 4511.29, 4511.30, 4511.31, 4511.32, 4511.33, 4511.34, 4511.35, 4511.36, 4511.37, 4511.38, 4511.39, 4511.41, 4511.42, 4511.43, 4511.431, 4511.44, 4511.441, 4511.46, 4511.54, 4511.60, 4511.711, 4511.712, and 5501.27 and to enact section 4510.039 of the Revised Code to increase penalties for vehicular assault and vehicular homicide that occur in an active school zone, to require doubled fines for specified traffic violations in an active school zone, and to name this act Aspen Runnels' Law.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeHB 203 increases penalties for vehicular assault and homicide, strengthening punitive measures within the criminal justice system rather than promoting reform.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationHB 203 increases penalties for vehicular assault and homicide, which directly enhances transportation safety by deterring dangerous driving behaviors.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Criminal Justice

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passed · Ohio · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 217: Enact the Finding and Identifying with NamUs Data (FIND) Act

To amend sections 2901.30, 2901.41, and 2901.42 of the Revised Code to enact the Finding and Identifying with NamUs Data (FIND) Act to require law enforcement agencies to enter information relating to a report of a missing person in the national missing and unidentified persons system (NamUs).

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeHB 217 mandates law enforcement agencies to use the NamUs system, enhancing data sharing and identification efforts within the criminal justice system.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyHB 217 mandates law enforcement agencies to use the national missing and unidentified persons system (NamUs), a technological database, thereby advancing its application.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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passed · Ohio · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 507: Prohibit a person from receiving proceeds of prostitution

HB 507 prohibits individuals from receiving money or benefits derived from prostitution activities. It directly affects people who profit from prostitution, such as those operating brothels or facilitating sex work. The bill amends Ohio Revised Code sections 2907.01 and 2923.31 and adds new section 2907.251 to establish this prohibition as a criminal offense. Violators could face penalties under the revised legal framework.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeHB 507 expands criminalization by establishing a new criminal offense for receiving prostitution proceeds, adding to the scope and penalties within the criminal justice system.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes 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

passed · Ohio · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 296: Delay offender financial sanctions until 180 days after release

To amend section 2929.18 of the Revised Code to delay financial sanctions for one hundred eighty days after an offender's release from prison or completion of transitional control.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill delays financial sanctions for released offenders, promoting successful reintegration and potentially reducing recidivism by easing post-release financial burdens.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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