Criminal Justice

introduced · Ohio · House Aug 12, 2026

HB 992: Prohibit cruelty to certain horses

To amend sections 959.132 and 959.99 and to enact section 959.135 of the Revised Code to prohibit a person from committing acts of cruelty against certain horses that interact with humans.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill expands criminal law to prohibit horse cruelty, strengthening legal protections and enforcement mechanisms within the criminal justice system.75% confidence

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introduced · Ohio · Senate Jul 21, 2026

SB 466: Increase sentence reduction credit a prisoner may receive

To amend section 2967.194 of the Revised Code to increase the availability of sentence reduction credit a prisoner may receive for successfully participating in specified programs.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill increases sentence reduction credits for rehabilitation programs, aligning with criminal justice reform and recidivism reduction goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Sentencing

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introduced · Ohio · House Jul 13, 2026

HB 975: Allow officer to petition for removal from a Brady-Giglio list

To amend section 149.43 and to enact section 2901.51 of the Revised Code to allow a law enforcement officer to petition the court to remove the officer's name from a prosecutor's Brady-Giglio list.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill allows officers to petition for removal from Brady-Giglio lists, enhancing police accountability and protecting civil rights by enabling correction of potentially erroneous exclusions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Law Enforcement

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in committee · Ohio · House Jun 9, 2026

HB 960: Allow awards for reports of fraud

HB 960 establishes a system for Ohio residents and public employees to anonymously report fraud, theft, or misuse of public money to the state auditor. The bill requires the auditor to maintain a public log of these complaints, notify prosecutors when fraud is suspected, and distribute training materials on how to report such issues to all state employees and elected officials. If a report leads to a successful recovery of stolen funds, the attorney general may award the whistleblower up to ten percent of that recovered amount, provided the award does not interfere with restitution or other legal costs.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens criminal justice by establishing a system to report fraud and theft, enhancing oversight and recovery of public funds.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Victims' Rights

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introduced · Ohio · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 964: Require names submitted by BMV be included on the jury list

To amend section 2313.06 of the Revised Code to require names submitted by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to be included on the annual jury source list.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpanding the jury pool by including BMV names strengthens the judicial system's integrity and ensures fairer trials, a core component of criminal justice reform.75% confidence

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in committee · Ohio · House May 20, 2026

HB 909: Enact the Keep Every Home Safe Act

To amend sections 3301.12, 5502.63, 5747.08, and 5747.98 and to enact sections 2923.1215, 2923.1216, 3901.97, 5502.621, and 5747.74 of the Revised Code to require secure storage of firearms, to authorize income tax credits, to name this act the Keep Every Home Safe Act, and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes income tax credits and makes an appropriation to fund firearm storage requirements, directly advancing the budget and taxation topic.85% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates secure firearm storage to prevent accidents and reduce gun violence, directly advancing public safety and crime prevention within the criminal justice framework.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Income Tax Firearms

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in committee · Ohio · House May 20, 2026

HB 928: Expand prohibitions on abortion trafficking

To amend sections 2108.18, 2108.99, and 2919.14 of the Revised Code to expand the prohibitions on abortion trafficking and the sale of a product of human conception resulting from abortion.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill expands prohibitions on abortion trafficking, strengthening criminal laws and enhancing law enforcement capabilities to combat a specific crime.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking

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in committee · Ohio · House May 20, 2026

HB 933: Enact the Fair Trial Protection Act

To amend section 2945.21 of the Revised Code to enact the Fair Trial Protection Act to create a process for objecting to a peremptory challenge on the basis that the challenge is based on the prospective juror's race, color, religion, sex, military status, national origin, disability, age, or ancestry.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes a process to object to peremptory challenges based on protected characteristics, directly protecting civil rights and enhancing judicial fairness.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly protects 'military status' from discriminatory peremptory challenges in court, directly advancing recognition and rights for veterans.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights

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in committee · Ohio · House May 20, 2026

HB 868: Regards high school instruction on peace officer interactions

To amend sections 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24 and to enact section 3313.6034 of the Revised Code regarding high school instruction on proper in-person interactions with peace officers.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates high school instruction on interactions with peace officers, enhancing public understanding and promoting police accountability.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates high school instruction on interactions with peace officers, enhancing student safety education and curriculum.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement K-12 Education School Safety

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in committee · Ohio · House May 20, 2026

HB 944: Require juvenile facility develop health care, education policies

To enact section 5139.15 of the Revised Code to require juvenile facilities to develop health care and education policies and make those policies available to the public on the facility's web site.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates juvenile facilities to develop and publish health and education policies, enhancing oversight and rehabilitation programs to reduce recidivism.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates juvenile facilities develop and publish education policies, ensuring educational access for incarcerated minors.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates juvenile facilities to develop and publish health care policies, improving transparency and access to care for patients.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Juvenile Justice

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