Expand postconviction relief re:DNA test showing actual innocence
Summary
To amend sections 2953.21 and 2953.23 of the Revised Code to expand the availability of postconviction relief based on DNA testing showing actual innocence.
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in committee
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Introduction
Oct 2025
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Governor
Introduced Oct 1, 2025
Last action Oct 8, 2025
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Committee
1
Oct 8, 2025
Committee
Referred to committee
lower
Oct 1, 2025
Introduced
Introduced
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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