Criminal Justice (Sentencing)

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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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 705: Enact the Alford Plea Fairness Act

To amend sections 2929.12, 2929.15, and 2929.25 of the Revised Code to prohibit a sentencing court from imposing, as a condition of community control, a requirement that the offender admit guilt if the offender was found guilty after entering an Alford plea and to name this act the Alford Plea Fairness Act.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits courts from forcing Alford plea defendants to admit guilt, protecting defendant rights and advancing sentencing fairness per criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Sentencing

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 12, 2025

HCR 4: Condemn issuance of pardons and commutations for January 6, 2021

To condemn President Trump's issuance of pardons and commutations for individuals convicted in connection with the January 6, 2021, insurrection at the United States Capitol, including those who committed violent acts against law enforcement officers.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill condemns pardons for individuals convicted of violent acts, particularly against law enforcement, which supports upholding accountability within the criminal justice system.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Sentencing

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in committee · Ohio · House Oct 29, 2025

HB 556: Revise community control sanctions for felonies and misdemeanors

To amend sections 2925.11, 2929.15, 2929.20, 2929.25, 2951.02, and 2951.07 of the Revised Code to change the maximum periods of community control sanctions authorized for felonies and misdemeanors and to modify the confinement sanctions authorized for a technical violation of community control sanction conditions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill revises community control sanctions and modifies confinement for technical violations, aligning with criminal justice reform efforts to reduce incarceration for minor infractions.88% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Sentencing

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in committee · Ohio · House Oct 29, 2025

HB 557: Prohibit judicial release denial solely on offense classification

HB 557 amends Ohio law to prevent judges from denying judicial release (a type of early release for inmates) based solely on how the original crime was classified (e.g., violent vs. non-violent). This directly affects inmates who are eligible for judicial release but might have been denied solely because of their offense's category. The bill requires judges to consider other factors beyond offense classification, such as the inmate's behavior in prison and risk assessment, when making release decisions. This change aims to ensure release decisions are based on a more comprehensive evaluation of the individual.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBy preventing denial of judicial release solely on offense classification, the bill could lead to earlier release for some inmates, potentially reducing state expenditures on incarceration.65% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill promotes criminal justice reform by preventing judges from denying judicial release solely based on offense classification, requiring consideration of inmate behavior and risk assessment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole Sentencing

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Oct 15, 2025

SB 291: Revise community control sanctions for felonies and misdemeanors

To amend sections 2925.11, 2929.15, 2929.20, 2929.25, 2951.02, and 2951.07 of the Revised Code to change the maximum periods of community control sanctions authorized for felonies and misdemeanors and to modify the confinement sanctions authorized for a technical violation of community control sanction conditions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill revises community control sanctions and modifies confinement for technical violations, which are common areas for criminal justice reform aimed at reducing incarceration.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Sentencing

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