Criminal Justice

passed · Ohio · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 532: Regards custody of children who cannot be released to a parent

To amend sections 2151.27, 2151.31, 2151.419, 2152.72, 3109.58, and 3109.68 of the Revised Code to require a public children services agency to take immediate custody of specified children who cannot be released to a parent, guardian, or custodian.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeHB 532 mandates public children services agencies to take immediate custody of specified children, strengthening child protection within the juvenile justice framework.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice

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signed · Ohio · House Jul 7, 2026

HB 533: Revise list of vehicles that can commit vehicular homicide

To amend sections 2903.06 and 2903.08 of the Revised Code to add to the list of vehicles that can be used to commit a vehicular homicide or vehicular assault.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeThe bill expands the definition of vehicles that can commit vehicular homicide/assault, thereby broadening criminalization within the justice system.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill strengthens legal consequences for vehicular homicide/assault, which enhances transportation safety and vehicle regulation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime

in committee · Ohio · Senate Oct 1, 2025

SB 252: Prohibit a person from declawing a cat

SB 252 bans the declawing procedure for cats in Ohio. The law directly affects cat owners and veterinarians by prohibiting the surgical removal of a cat's claws. This new law makes it illegal for anyone to perform declawing, which involves amputating a cat's toes, and applies to all cats within the state. The key provision is a clear prohibition on the procedure, not a requirement for alternative care.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeSB 252 criminalizes cat declawing, expanding the scope of acts subject to law enforcement and the criminal justice system, aligning with 'expands criminalization'.90% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentThe bill bans declawing, directly restricting the scope of services veterinarians can legally perform, thereby limiting a specific aspect of employment within that occupation.65% confidence

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in committee · Ohio · House Jun 18, 2025

HB 352: Expand offense of domestic violence, weapons under disability

To amend sections 2919.25, 2923.13, and 2923.14 of the Revised Code to expand the offense of domestic violence to include a person with whom the offender is in a dating relationship and to expand the offense of weapons under disability to include a person subject to a domestic violence protection order and a person convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeHB 352 expands the offense of domestic violence and broadens the category of individuals subject to weapons under disability, thereby expanding criminalization within the justice system.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Firearms

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in committee · Ohio · House Sep 15, 2025

HB 431: Regards human trafficking screening in public schools

To amend sections 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24 and to enact section 3313.675 of the Revised Code regarding human trafficking screening in public schools and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly states it will 'make an appropriation,' directly affecting government spending and fiscal management by allocating funds for human trafficking screening.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill implements human trafficking screening in public schools, a preventative measure against a serious crime, supporting law enforcement and victim protection.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates human trafficking screening in public schools to protect students and enhance the educational environment, including an appropriation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill mandates human trafficking screening in schools, a public health measure that identifies victims likely requiring health and mental health services.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking

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in committee · Ohio · House Apr 2, 2025

HB 200: Enact the America First Act

To amend sections 2909.30, 2929.15, 2929.16, 2929.17, 2929.25, 5747.50, 5747.502, 5747.51, and 5747.53; to amend, for the purpose of adopting a new section number as indicated in parentheses, section 2909.30 (2965.03); and to enact sections 2965.01, 2965.02, 2965.04, 2965.05, 2965.06, 5747.504, and 5747.505 of the Revised Code to enact the America First Act to prohibit a person who is unlawfully present in the United States from entering or being present in Ohio, to require law enforcement agencies and detention facilities to cooperate in the enforcement of federal immigration laws, and to withhold state local government funds from a subdivision that does not abide by the act.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeHB 200 expands criminalization by prohibiting unlawful presence in Ohio and involving law enforcement in its enforcement, thereby increasing the scope of the criminal justice system.85% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationThe bill explicitly prohibits unlawfully present individuals from entering or being present in Ohio and requires law enforcement action, indicating increased state immigration enforcement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · Ohio · House Apr 30, 2025

HB 235: Authorize tax credit for handgun training and firearms storage

To amend sections 5747.08 and 5747.98 and to enact sections 5747.87 and 5747.88 of the Revised Code to authorize a nonrefundable income tax credit for the cost of handgun training and firearms storage and locking devices.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill authorizes a nonrefundable income tax credit, which reduces state tax revenue and thus limits funds available for the state budget.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill incentivizes responsible firearm ownership through training and storage, which can indirectly reduce firearm-related incidents and support public safety, a core goal of criminal justice.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits Firearms

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in committee · Ohio · House Sep 15, 2025

HB 371: Make elected officials mandatory child abuse, neglect reporters

HB 371 amends Ohio law to require elected officials - including mayors, city council members, county commissioners, and state legislators - to report suspected child abuse or neglect, just like teachers and healthcare workers. This change directly affects all current and future elected officials in Ohio who may encounter situations involving child welfare. The bill updates existing mandatory reporter provisions to include these public officeholders, requiring them to immediately notify child protective services upon reasonable suspicion of abuse or neglect. This policy change expands the group of individuals legally obligated to report such concerns under Ohio Revised Code Section 2151.421.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeHB 371 expands mandatory reporting for child abuse/neglect, which increases the potential for law enforcement and courts to intervene in these criminal matters, thus strengthening the system's ability to protect victims.65% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareHB 371 strengthens mandatory reporting for child abuse/neglect, a public health measure that contributes to child health outcomes and supports public health programs.75% confidence

Tags Children

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passed · Ohio · Senate Mar 18, 2026

SB 87: Define antisemitism; expand the offense of ethnic intimidation

To amend sections 2927.12 and 4112.01 and to enact section 4112.20 of the Revised Code to define antisemitism for the purpose of investigations and proceedings by state agencies and to expand the offense of ethnic intimidation to include the offenses of riot and aggravated riot committed by reason of the race, color, religion, or national origin of another person or group of persons.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill strengthens the criminal justice system's ability to address hate crimes by defining antisemitism and expanding the offense of ethnic intimidation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill defines antisemitism and expands ethnic intimidation offenses, providing a protective legal framework relevant to educational institutions and their communities.80% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill expands ethnic intimidation to include offenses based on national origin, which offers protection to immigrants from hate crimes.65% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill defines antisemitism for state agency investigations and amends sections related to civil rights (4112.01), which often include employment discrimination protections, indirectly strengthening workers' rights against discrimination.60% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 26, 2025

HB 106: Enact Alyssa's Law

To enact Alyssa's Law to establish a pilot grant program for public and chartered nonpublic schools to purchase panic alert systems or contract for artificial intelligence firearm detection software and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly states it will 'make an appropriation' to fund a pilot grant program, directly involving government spending and fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill funds systems (panic alerts, AI firearm detection) for schools to enhance public safety and facilitate law enforcement response, strengthening a key aspect of criminal justice.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes a pilot grant program with an appropriation for schools to acquire safety systems, directly protecting students and the educational environment.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes a grant program for schools to purchase panic alert systems and artificial intelligence firearm detection software, directly funding and advancing technology use.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms School Safety Artificial Intelligence

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