Criminal Justice

passed · Ohio · Senate Jun 16, 2026

SB 421: Increase time period to bring civil action for sex offense victim

To amend section 2305.111 of the Revised Code to increase the period of limitations for a civil action for a victim of a sex offense to five years and to amend the version of section 2305.111 of the Revised Code that is scheduled to take effect on October 12, 2028, to continue the change on and after that date.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill extends the statute of limitations for sex offense victims, enhancing their ability to seek civil justice and promoting accountability.90% 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 · Senate May 20, 2026

SB 307: Allow tax increment financing for police, firefighting facilities

SB 307 amends Ohio law to permit local governments to use tax increment financing (TIF) for constructing or renovating police and firefighting facilities. This change directly affects cities and counties seeking to fund public safety infrastructure, as it allows them to leverage future increases in property tax revenue from a designated area to cover project costs. The key mechanism involves designating a specific geographic zone where new tax revenue generated by development (beyond pre-project levels) is redirected to pay for the facility construction. This expands existing TIF rules, which previously excluded public safety facilities, enabling these projects to be financed through a tool commonly used for economic development.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill allows local governments to use TIF for police and firefighting facilities, directly affecting taxation, government spending, and fiscal management to fund essential public services.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeSB 307 allows tax increment financing for police facilities, directly funding and strengthening infrastructure for law enforcement, a key component of criminal justice.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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passed · Ohio · Senate May 20, 2026

SB 202: Enact the Chief Steven DiSario Act

To amend sections 4781.40, 5301.072, 5311.191, and 5321.131 of the Revised Code to prohibit manufactured home park operators, condominium associations, neighborhood associations, and landlords from restricting the display of the thin blue line flag and to name this act the Chief Steven DiSario Act.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeSB 202 protects the display of the thin blue line flag, a direct symbol of support for law enforcement, a core component of criminal justice.80% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingThe bill protects a specific right for tenants/residents by prohibiting landlords and associations from restricting flag displays, aligning with tenant/property rights.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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passed · Ohio · Senate May 20, 2026

SB 277: Clarify that child independent activity is not abuse or neglect

To enact section 2151.032 of the Revised Code to clarify that a child who is granted permission to engage in independent activities is not considered to be an abused or neglected child.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProtects parental civil rights by clarifying what is not child abuse/neglect, thereby limiting state intervention via the juvenile justice system.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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passed · Ohio · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 278: Permit monetary damages against municipal corps with gun controls

To amend section 9.68 of the Revised Code to permit individuals to seek punitive or exemplary damages against municipal corporations that pass gun control measures.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill permits punitive damages against municipal corporations for passing gun control measures, thereby restricting local governments' ability to implement certain crime-related policies.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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passed · Ohio · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 214: Remove firearm mufflers, suppressors as dangerous ordnance

To amend sections 1533.04, 2923.11, and 2923.17 of the Revised Code to remove firearm mufflers and suppressors from the classification of dangerous ordnance.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill reclassifies firearm accessories, removing them from 'dangerous ordnance,' which narrows the scope of criminalization for these items within the justice system.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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passed · Ohio · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 321: Regards carrying of firearms by certain special police officers

SB 321 creates new rules in Ohio law allowing certain special police officers to carry firearms while on duty. It directly affects special police officers employed by entities like universities, hospitals, or private security firms. The bill establishes specific requirements for these officers to carry firearms, including training and certification standards. These provisions are codified in new sections of the Revised Code (5119.081 and 5123.131), replacing previous, less specific guidelines. The law aims to clarify and standardize firearm carrying authority for this specific group of law enforcement personnel.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeSB 321 strengthens a component of law enforcement by establishing training and certification standards for special police officers to carry firearms while on duty.80% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationSB 321 allows special police officers at entities like universities to carry firearms, enhancing campus safety, which indirectly supports the educational environment.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allows special police officers in hospitals to carry firearms, enhancing security within healthcare facilities, which can be seen as protecting the environment for health services.75% 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 · Senate Mar 18, 2026

SB 87: Define antisemitism; expand the offense of ethnic intimidation

To amend sections 2927.12 and 4112.01 and to enact section 4112.20 of the Revised Code to define antisemitism for the purpose of investigations and proceedings by state agencies and to expand the offense of ethnic intimidation to include the offenses of riot and aggravated riot committed by reason of the race, color, religion, or national origin of another person or group of persons.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill strengthens the criminal justice system's ability to address hate crimes by defining antisemitism and expanding the offense of ethnic intimidation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill defines antisemitism and expands ethnic intimidation offenses, providing a protective legal framework relevant to educational institutions and their communities.80% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill expands ethnic intimidation to include offenses based on national origin, which offers protection to immigrants from hate crimes.65% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill defines antisemitism for state agency investigations and amends sections related to civil rights (4112.01), which often include employment discrimination protections, indirectly strengthening workers' rights against discrimination.60% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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