Criminal Justice (Domestic Violence)

in committee · Ohio · House May 13, 2026

HB 846: Create the repeat domestic violence offender registry

This bill establishes a new public registry for individuals convicted of repeat domestic violence offenses. It requires courts to identify defendants who have a current charge plus at least one prior conviction for domestic violence and order them to register with the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation. The registry will publicly display personal details like names and photos to help the community identify these offenders, while protecting sensitive data such as social security numbers. The system is designed to automatically remove an individual's record after a set period if they do not commit further violations.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates a registry to identify repeat offenders, enhancing public safety and accountability in domestic violence cases.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence

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in committee · Ohio · House Nov 5, 2025

HB 566: Enact the Break the Silence Act

To amend section 3727.08; to amend, for the purpose of adopting a new section number as indicated in parentheses, section 3727.08 (3722.15); and to enact sections 3701.0413, 3702.20, and 5119.335 of the Revised Code to require the Director of Health, hospitals, and urgent care facilities to create domestic violence protocols for certain health care professionals and to name this act the Break the Silence Act.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill creates domestic violence protocols in healthcare settings, which can indirectly support the criminal justice system's ability to identify and address domestic violence cases.65% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill requires healthcare facilities and professionals to create domestic violence protocols, directly strengthening health services and supporting medical professionals within the healthcare system.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence

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passed · Ohio · Senate May 27, 2026

SB 225: Expand the Address Confidentiality Program

SB 225 expands Ohio's Address Confidentiality Program to protect victims of specific crimes by providing a confidential address that replaces their actual address on public records. It directly affects individuals fleeing domestic violence, stalking, human trafficking, rape, sexual battery, or crimes involving deadly weapons, including minors, incompetents, or wards under guardianship. Key changes include adding "human trafficking" and "trafficking in persons" to qualifying crimes, requiring a notarized safety statement, and mandating certified application assistants to help applicants complete forms. The program will assign a confidential address managed by the Secretary of State, which forwards mail and receives legal process while keeping the participant's real address private.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeSB 225 expands a program protecting victims of crimes like human trafficking and domestic violence, thereby strengthening a vital protective aspect within the criminal justice system.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingSB 225 protects victims' ability to safely maintain housing by providing confidential addresses, addressing a key barrier to stable housing for vulnerable individuals.80% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologySB 225 enhances data privacy by providing a confidential address for victims, replacing their actual address on public records.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Human Trafficking Victims' Rights

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in committee · Ohio · House Jun 18, 2025

HB 354: Enact the Keeping Our Survivors Safe Act

To amend sections 2923.13 and 2923.14 of the Revised Code to enact the Keeping Our Survivors Safe Act to prohibit a person who has been convicted of first degree misdemeanor domestic violence from possessing a firearm or dangerous ordnance.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill prohibits firearm possession for persons convicted of domestic violence, strengthening public safety and victim protection within the criminal justice system.88% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Firearms

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 12, 2025

SB 98: Prohibit firearm possession - certain domestic violence offenses

To amend sections 2923.13 and 2923.14 of the Revised Code to prohibit a person who is charged with or has been convicted of first degree misdemeanor domestic violence from possessing a firearm or dangerous ordnance.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill strengthens criminal justice by prohibiting firearm possession for individuals charged or convicted of domestic violence, enhancing public safety and crime prevention.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Drug Policy Firearms

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in committee · Ohio · House May 20, 2026

HB 396: Expand the Address Confidentiality Program

HB 396 expands Ohio's Address Confidentiality Program to protect more individuals in high-risk situations. It directly affects victims of domestic violence, stalking, and other threats who need to keep their home addresses private from public records. The key provision updates the law to allow these individuals to use a secure P.O. box for official mail and address verification instead of their actual residence. This change helps them maintain safety while still accessing government services without revealing their location.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeHB 396 protects victims of domestic violence and stalking by expanding address confidentiality, strengthening victim support within the criminal justice system.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyHB 396 protects personal data (addresses) for vulnerable individuals by keeping them confidential from public records, aligning with data privacy objectives.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence

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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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