Criminal Justice

in committee · Ohio · Senate Apr 15, 2026

SB 418: Enact the Grow Act

To amend sections 2953.32 and 2953.34 and to enact sections 2953.322 and 2953.323 of the Revised Code to enact the Grow Act to allow for the expedited sealing of certain criminal records.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill facilitates expungement of criminal records, a key criminal justice reform measure that aids rehabilitation and reduces recidivism.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy

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passed · Ohio · Senate Jun 16, 2026

SB 422: Prohibit certain offenders from school or child care premises

To amend sections 2950.13, 2950.99, 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24 and to enact sections 2950.036, 2950.044, and 3313.475 of the Revised Code to prohibit tier II and tier III sex offender/child-victim offenders from knowingly being present on school premises or preschool or child care center premises.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill restricts high-risk sex offenders from schools, enhancing public safety and protecting vulnerable populations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill prohibits sex offenders from school premises, directly protecting students and enhancing school safety.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood School Safety

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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

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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 728: Eliminate informal hearings in certain juvenile delinquency cases

To amend sections 2151.35 and 2152.11 of the Revised Code to eliminate informal hearings and dismissals in the best interest of the child in certain juvenile delinquency cases.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill eliminates informal hearings in juvenile cases, strengthening judicial oversight and protecting due process rights in the justice system.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice

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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 788: Regards paid military leave for law enforcement officers

This bill updates Ohio's paid military leave policy for law enforcement officers and other public safety employees, ensuring they receive paid time off when serving in the uniformed services. It clarifies that permanent public employees, including firefighters and law enforcement officers, are entitled to up to one month of paid leave per federal fiscal year for military service, with specific definitions for what constitutes a month and what counts as uniformed service. For service extending beyond one month, the bill establishes payment rules for state agency and political subdivision employees, requiring them to receive the difference between their regular salary and military pay, capped at $500 for political subdivisions. The legislation also outlines documentation requirements, collective bargaining protections, and repeals previous conflicting provisions to streamline the leave process.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens support for law enforcement officers by ensuring paid military leave, enhancing their ability to serve in uniformed services while maintaining employment benefits.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands paid military leave benefits for law enforcement and public safety employees, strengthening worker protections and employment benefits.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill extends paid military leave benefits to law enforcement and public safety employees, recognizing their service in uniformed services and supporting veteran-related employment benefits.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Collective Bargaining Paid Leave

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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 727: Modify grant formula for felony delinquent corrections facilities

To amend sections 5139.36 and 5139.41 of the Revised Code to modify the formula for grants to counties from the department of youth services to operate community corrections facilities for felony delinquents.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill modifies grant formula to fund community corrections facilities for juvenile delinquents, indicating support for juvenile justice infrastructure and rehabilitation programs.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice

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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 786: Prohibit artificial depiction of a minor for obscene purposes

To amend sections 2907.321, 2907.322, and 2907.323 of the Revised Code to prohibit use of an artificially generated depiction of a minor for obscene purposes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill prohibits artificial depictions of minors for obscene purposes, strengthening child protection laws and addressing emerging digital crimes.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill prohibits artificial depictions of minors for obscene purposes, protecting children from harmful technology use and enhancing digital safety.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 18, 2026

HR 349: Clarify elected official right to inspect detention facilities

This bill clarifies that state elected officials in Ohio have the right to visit, inspect, and assess any state-owned detention facilities at any time without notice. It directly affects lawmakers by establishing their authority to oversee conditions in facilities that house detainees for federal immigration purposes. The legislation is based on the principle that legislative oversight of executive agencies is essential for maintaining checks and balances in government. By affirming this right, the bill aims to ensure transparency and accountability in institutions that hold Ohio residents who have been politically disenfranchised.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enhances legislative oversight of detention facilities, promoting accountability and transparency in criminal justice system operations.85% confidence

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SB 392: Regards concealed weapons license, weapon types, carry locations

To amend sections 9.68, 109.69, 109.731, 311.41, 311.42, 311.43, 1547.69, 2921.13, 2923.11, 2923.111, 2923.12, 2923.121, 2923.122, 2923.123, 2923.124, 2923.125, 2923.126, 2923.127, 2923.128, 2923.129, 2923.1210, 2923.1211, 2923.1212, 2923.1213, 2923.16, 2923.17, 2953.35, 4511.19, and 4749.10 and to repeal section 1533.04 of the Revised Code to enact the Freedom to Carry Act to rename a concealed handgun license a concealed weapons license, to allow a concealed weapons licensee to carry a concealed deadly weapon other than an exclusive deadly weapon, and to allow the possession or transportation of a loaded firearm while in a motor vehicle or vessel.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill expands concealed carry rights, potentially reducing violent crime through increased deterrence, aligning with crime prevention goals in criminal justice.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Firearms

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in committee · Ohio · House May 13, 2026

HB 796: Ensure inmates, prisoners housed according to biological sex

To amend sections 751.08, 5120.10, and 5120.16 of the Revised Code to ensure that jail inmates, city infirmary inmates, and prisoners under control of the department of rehabilitation and correction are housed in accordance with their biological sex.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates housing inmates by biological sex, which aligns with protecting civil rights and reducing potential harm in corrections facilities.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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