Criminal Justice

passed · Ohio · Senate Nov 19, 2025

SB 251: Designate Ohio State Highway Patrol Lt. Vance M. Andrews Mem Hwy

To enact section 5534.451 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 13 in Knox County as the "Ohio State Highway Patrol Lt. Vance M. Andrews Memorial Highway."

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill designates a memorial highway for a fallen Ohio State Highway Patrol Lieutenant, honoring a member of law enforcement, a key component of the criminal justice system.60% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill designates a State Route portion, a direct legislative action affecting transportation infrastructure. It's a non-negative formal recognition.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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passed · Ohio · Senate Nov 12, 2025

SB 229: Create the Law Enforcement Purple Heart license plate

SB 229 creates a special "Law Enforcement Purple Heart" license plate in Ohio. This plate is available to residents who are law enforcement officers killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty, as recognized by the Purple Heart award. The bill establishes the plate through a new section of the Revised Code, allowing eligible officers to display it on their vehicles. It does not change existing benefits or funding but provides a visible symbol of recognition for affected officers.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill honors law enforcement officers killed or disabled in the line of duty, providing recognition that supports a key component of the criminal justice system.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationSB 229 creates a new type of vehicle license plate, directly affecting vehicle registration and titling, which are regulatory aspects of transportation.80% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates a special license plate for law enforcement officers who received a Purple Heart, thereby recognizing military service and veteran status through the Purple Heart criterion.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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passed · Ohio · Senate Nov 5, 2025

SB 16: Establish road rules around distressed stationary vehicles

SB 16 amends Ohio's Revised Code (section 4511.213) to require drivers to change lanes or proceed with caution when approaching a stationary vehicle in distress on a roadway. This law directly affects all drivers traveling on roads where vehicles may be stopped due to mechanical issues or other emergencies. The key provision prohibits drivers from failing to take these actions, aiming to improve safety for both the stranded vehicle occupants and other road users. The change updates existing traffic law without introducing new penalties, applying to all public roadways in Ohio.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeThe bill creates a new traffic offense by prohibiting drivers from failing to take specific actions, thereby expanding the scope of criminalization within the justice system.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill enhances transportation safety by establishing new road rules for approaching distressed vehicles, directly impacting road user protection.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Criminal Justice

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passed · Ohio · Senate Oct 22, 2025

SB 35: Regards supported decision-making for certain disabled adults

To enact sections 5123.68, 5123.681, 5123.682, 5123.683, 5123.684, 5123.685, and 5123.686 of the Revised Code to establish supported decision-making as a less restrictive alternative to guardianship for adults with developmental disabilities.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeSB 35 establishes a less restrictive alternative to guardianship, enhancing autonomy and civil rights for disabled adults within the legal system, aligning with criminal justice reform.80% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareSB 35 establishes supported decision-making for disabled adults, supporting patient rights and autonomy within mental health and disability services, a component of Healthcare.88% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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signed · Ohio · Senate Sep 30, 2025

SB 138: Modify alcohol, drug addiction, and mental health services laws

To amend sections 340.011, 340.03, 340.032, 340.036, 340.041, 340.05, 340.08, 5119.22, 5119.221, 5119.25, and 5119.99 and to enact section 340.038 of the Revised Code to modify various laws regarding boards of alcohol, drug addiction, and mental health services and to impose penalties for not registering recovery housing residences.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill modifies laws for mental health and addiction services and imposes penalties for unregistered recovery housing, aiming to improve rehabilitation programs and reduce recidivism.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill directly modifies laws regarding alcohol, drug addiction, and mental health services, and imposes penalties for unregistered recovery housing, strengthening these healthcare areas.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingThe bill imposes penalties for not registering recovery housing residences, indicating a measure to regulate and ensure oversight of a specific type of housing.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

signed · Ohio · Senate Sep 30, 2025

SB 114: Prohibit law enforcement from using quotas for arrests, citations

SB 114 bans law enforcement agencies from setting mandatory targets for arrests or citations. It directly affects police departments and officers who previously may have been required to meet specific numerical goals. The bill creates a new state law section (109.70) making it illegal to use such quotas. This is a direct policy change prohibiting a specific practice, not a broader reform.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeSB 114 bans law enforcement quotas for arrests/citations, enhancing police accountability and potentially protecting civil rights within the criminal justice system.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentSB 114 protects law enforcement officers from mandatory quotas, which improves their employment standards and working conditions, aligning with workers' rights.80% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBy prohibiting quotas for citations, including traffic offenses, SB 114 may enhance transportation safety by promoting more focused and effective enforcement.65% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

passed · Ohio · Senate Sep 15, 2025

SB 172: Specify persons unlawfully present are not privileged from arrest

SB 172 clarifies that individuals in the U.S. without legal authorization (often called "unlawfully present") are not protected from arrest under Ohio state law. It adds a new provision to Ohio's Revised Code, explicitly stating that such individuals cannot claim immunity from arrest by state law enforcement. This directly affects undocumented immigrants living in Ohio by removing a potential legal barrier to their arrest. The bill makes a specific change to state law without altering federal immigration status or creating new enforcement mechanisms.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeThe bill expands the scope of individuals subject to arrest by removing potential immunity, thereby expanding criminalization for unlawfully present persons.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationThe bill clarifies that undocumented individuals are not privileged from arrest, which increases state immigration enforcement and limits protections for immigrants.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Criminal Justice

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passed · Ohio · Senate Sep 15, 2025

SB 4: Create Election Integrity Unit; revise election law prosecution

To amend sections 109.95 and 3501.05 and to enact section 3501.055 of the Revised Code to establish the Election Integrity Unit in the Office of the Secretary of State and to modify the law governing the prosecution of Election Law violations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill establishes a new Election Integrity Unit, which will require government funding and thus increase government spending, impacting state budgets.80% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill establishes a new Election Integrity Unit and modifies prosecution laws, directly strengthening the enforcement and judicial aspects of the criminal justice system for election law violations.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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passed · Ohio · Senate May 7, 2025

SB 86: Regulate and tax intoxicating hemp, drinkable cannabinoid product

To amend sections 131.02, 715.013, 928.01, 928.03, 4506.01, 5502.01, 5502.13, 5502.14, 5703.052, 5703.053, 5703.19, 5703.263, 5703.50, 5703.70, and 5703.77 and to enact sections 3779.01, 3779.02, 3779.03, 3779.04, 3779.05, 3779.06, 3779.21, 3779.22, 3779.23, 3779.24, 3779.25, 3779.26, 3779.27, 3779.28, 3779.29, 3779.40, 3779.41, 3779.42, 3779.43, 3779.431, 3779.44, 3779.45, 3779.451, 3779.46, 3779.47, 3779.48, and 3779.99 of the Revised Code to generally prohibit the sale of intoxicating hemp products, except for sales at licensed dispensaries; to regulate drinkable cannabinoid products, and to levy taxes on drinkable cannabinoid products and other intoxicating hemp products that may be sold.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill's title explicitly states its intent to 'tax' intoxicating hemp and drinkable cannabinoid products, indicating it would generate new state revenue and impact the budget.95% confidence ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeThe bill's aim to regulate and prohibit the sale of intoxicating hemp products expands criminalization by creating new offenses and areas for law enforcement intervention.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Criminal Justice

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passed · Ohio · Senate Mar 26, 2025

SR 21: Urge Congress support military, veteran mental health treatment

To urge the U.S. Congress to support the provision of prompt and comprehensive mental health treatment to military personnel and veterans who are suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and other service-related stress disorders.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill urges Congress to support the provision of mental health treatment, which implies increased government spending and appropriations for an essential program.75% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill urges mental health treatment for veterans. Untreated mental health issues can lead to criminal justice involvement; thus, treatment can reduce recidivism and align with reform.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill urges support for prompt and comprehensive mental health treatment for military personnel and veterans, directly aligning with supporting mental health services under Healthcare.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill urges Congress to support comprehensive mental health treatment for veterans, directly aligning with improving veteran healthcare and services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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