Criminal Justice

in committee · Ohio · House Oct 29, 2025

HB 556: Revise community control sanctions for felonies and misdemeanors

To amend sections 2925.11, 2929.15, 2929.20, 2929.25, 2951.02, and 2951.07 of the Revised Code to change the maximum periods of community control sanctions authorized for felonies and misdemeanors and to modify the confinement sanctions authorized for a technical violation of community control sanction conditions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill revises community control sanctions and modifies confinement for technical violations, aligning with criminal justice reform efforts to reduce incarceration for minor infractions.88% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Sentencing

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in committee · Ohio · House Oct 8, 2025

HB 501: Modify and rename the wrongful incarceration law

To amend sections 117.52, 2305.02, 2743.15, 2743.48, and 2743.49 of the Revised Code to modify the wrongful imprisonment law and to rename the provisions wrongful incarceration.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill modifies the wrongful incarceration law, directly addressing criminal justice reform and protecting those wrongly imprisoned.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Victims' Rights

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 26, 2025

HB 101: Establish Law Student Encouragement Scholarship Pilot Program

HB 101 establishes a pilot program to provide $4,000 annual scholarships to underrepresented Ohio undergraduate students planning to attend law school. The Ohio State Bar Association will manage the program, selecting 10-20 Ohio resident students from underrepresented groups for academic scholarships, free LSAT test preparation, mentoring, and law school career guidance. The program, funded by state appropriations, requires the Bar Association to report annually on outcomes, expenses, and use of funds to the Chancellor of Higher Education and legislative committees. This is a temporary initiative with no specified end date beyond the pilot phase.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHB 101 establishes a scholarship program explicitly 'funded by state appropriations,' directly impacting government spending and the state budget.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEncourages underrepresented students to join the legal profession, which is integral to the criminal justice system, potentially advancing reform and protecting civil rights.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationHB 101 establishes a scholarship program for underrepresented students pursuing law school, expanding educational access and enhancing higher education programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 12, 2025

HB 63: Require ODOT to install and maintain rest stop security cameras

HB 63 requires the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to install and maintain security camera systems at all rest stops under its jurisdiction. The bill mandates ODOT to develop an installation schedule by consulting with the director of public safety and the attorney general. This directly affects ODOT's operations and rest stop users by adding security monitoring to existing facilities. The key provision is the mandatory camera system installation, with no specific deadline date provided in the text. The bill does not alter funding sources or create new penalties, focusing solely on the security camera requirement.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill mandates ODOT to install and maintain security cameras, requiring state appropriations and increasing government spending on a public service.80% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeHB 63 mandates security cameras at rest stops, directly enhancing public safety and providing tools for law enforcement to deter or investigate crimes, thereby strengthening an aspect of criminal justice.88% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyHB 63 mandates the installation and maintenance of security camera systems, which are a form of technology, thus advancing its application in public infrastructure.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationHB 63 enhances transportation safety by mandating security camera installation at ODOT rest stops, which are part of transportation infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Traffic Safety

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passed · Ohio · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 532: Regards custody of children who cannot be released to a parent

To amend sections 2151.27, 2151.31, 2151.419, 2152.72, 3109.58, and 3109.68 of the Revised Code to require a public children services agency to take immediate custody of specified children who cannot be released to a parent, guardian, or custodian.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeHB 532 mandates public children services agencies to take immediate custody of specified children, strengthening child protection within the juvenile justice framework.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice

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in committee · Ohio · House Sep 15, 2025

HB 431: Regards human trafficking screening in public schools

To amend sections 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24 and to enact section 3313.675 of the Revised Code regarding human trafficking screening in public schools and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly states it will 'make an appropriation,' directly affecting government spending and fiscal management by allocating funds for human trafficking screening.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill implements human trafficking screening in public schools, a preventative measure against a serious crime, supporting law enforcement and victim protection.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates human trafficking screening in public schools to protect students and enhance the educational environment, including an appropriation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill mandates human trafficking screening in schools, a public health measure that identifies victims likely requiring health and mental health services.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking

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in committee · Ohio · House Apr 30, 2025

HB 235: Authorize tax credit for handgun training and firearms storage

To amend sections 5747.08 and 5747.98 and to enact sections 5747.87 and 5747.88 of the Revised Code to authorize a nonrefundable income tax credit for the cost of handgun training and firearms storage and locking devices.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill authorizes a nonrefundable income tax credit, which reduces state tax revenue and thus limits funds available for the state budget.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill incentivizes responsible firearm ownership through training and storage, which can indirectly reduce firearm-related incidents and support public safety, a core goal of criminal justice.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits Firearms

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in committee · Ohio · House Sep 15, 2025

HB 371: Make elected officials mandatory child abuse, neglect reporters

HB 371 amends Ohio law to require elected officials - including mayors, city council members, county commissioners, and state legislators - to report suspected child abuse or neglect, just like teachers and healthcare workers. This change directly affects all current and future elected officials in Ohio who may encounter situations involving child welfare. The bill updates existing mandatory reporter provisions to include these public officeholders, requiring them to immediately notify child protective services upon reasonable suspicion of abuse or neglect. This policy change expands the group of individuals legally obligated to report such concerns under Ohio Revised Code Section 2151.421.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeHB 371 expands mandatory reporting for child abuse/neglect, which increases the potential for law enforcement and courts to intervene in these criminal matters, thus strengthening the system's ability to protect victims.65% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareHB 371 strengthens mandatory reporting for child abuse/neglect, a public health measure that contributes to child health outcomes and supports public health programs.75% confidence

Tags Children

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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

Sub-Topics Civil Rights

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 26, 2025

HB 106: Enact Alyssa's Law

To enact Alyssa's Law to establish a pilot grant program for public and chartered nonpublic schools to purchase panic alert systems or contract for artificial intelligence firearm detection software and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly states it will 'make an appropriation' to fund a pilot grant program, directly involving government spending and fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill funds systems (panic alerts, AI firearm detection) for schools to enhance public safety and facilitate law enforcement response, strengthening a key aspect of criminal justice.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes a pilot grant program with an appropriation for schools to acquire safety systems, directly protecting students and the educational environment.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes a grant program for schools to purchase panic alert systems and artificial intelligence firearm detection software, directly funding and advancing technology use.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms School Safety Artificial Intelligence

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