Modify jurisdiction of the Erie County prosecuting attorney

HB 696 modifies Ohio law to shift prosecution jurisdiction for criminal cases in municipal courts. It requires county prosecuting attorneys (not local village solicitors or city law directors) to handle most violations of state law arising in unincorporated areas of their counties, including Erie County starting January 2026. The bill specifies exceptions for certain townships in Erie County and outlines that some counties (like Hamilton, Portage, and Wayne) will receive annual stipends ($4,800) for this duty. Municipal corporations (villages/cities) retain authority to prosecute cases within their own boundaries. This change affects county prosecutors, municipal legal officers, and residents in unincorporated areas across multiple counties.