To amend sections 149.43 and 5149.10 and to enact section 5149.102 of the Revised Code to require electronic recordings to be made of all parole board hearings and to make electronic recordings of full parole board hearings public records.
HB 393 requires community-based correctional facilities (like halfway houses or work release programs) to help inmates obtain state identification cards before their release. This applies specifically to individuals transitioning from community-based programs back into the general population. The bill mandates facilities provide assistance with ID applications, including necessary forms and documentation. This ensures released individuals have essential identification for accessing housing, employment, and public services.
To amend section 2903.22 and to enact section 2927.31 of the Revised Code to prohibit a person from knowingly harassing or impeding an emergency service responder who is engaged in the lawful performance of a legal duty and to clarify that heightened penalties apply for menacing a probation officer.
To amend sections 2913.02, 2913.51, 4737.012, 4737.04, 4737.041, 4737.043, 4737.045, 4737.99, 4738.03, 4738.07, 4738.12, 4745.01, and 4775.09 and to enact sections 4737.046 and 4737.98 of the Revised Code regarding the sale of used catalytic converters.
To amend sections 4561.01 and 4561.11 and to enact sections 4561.60, 4561.61, 4561.62, 4561.63, and 4561.64 of the Revised Code to establish requirements related to the use of an unmanned aerial vehicle by law enforcement and to expressly incorporate additional aviation facilities into the Aeronautics Law.
HB 492 makes it illegal to interfere with police officers during arrests for motor vehicle violations, such as traffic stops, speeding, or driving under the influence. The bill requires drivers to provide their name, address, and date of birth to officers upon request during these stops. This applies to all motor vehicle-related law enforcement, expanding previous rules to cover every type of traffic-related arrest. It directly affects drivers stopped by police for any violation of motor vehicle laws.
To amend sections 341.02 and 5901.03 and to enact section 341.43 of the Revised Code to verify the veteran status of imprisoned individuals and individuals facing imprisonment.
SB 273, titled "Enact the Keep Them Safe Act," creates new guidelines for the voluntary storage of firearms and provides civil immunity to individuals who store firearms for others under these guidelines. It directly affects gun owners, family members, or others who voluntarily store firearms for safekeeping, such as when leaving guns with relatives or neighbors. The key provision grants legal protection (civil immunity) to those who store firearms in compliance with the new rules, shielding them from lawsuits if the firearms are later used improperly. This bill changes the legal landscape by encouraging safe storage practices through immunity, rather than imposing new restrictions.
To amend sections 109.77 and 737.15 and to enact sections 505.496 and 737.053 of the Revised Code to require an individual appointed as a chief of police to complete a peace officer basic training program.
HB 654, titled "Enact Amanda Dean's Law," would amend Ohio's Revised Code (section 2927.01) to increase criminal penalties for the abuse of a corpse. This bill directly affects individuals who commit acts such as desecration, mutilation, or unauthorized handling of a deceased person's body. The key provision raises the severity of penalties for these offenses under existing law. The bill seeks to strengthen legal consequences for violating the dignity of the deceased, as specified in the proposed amendment to section 2927.01.
