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Introduced
11/26/2019
11/26/2019
In Committee
12/16/2020
12/16/2020
Crossed Over
05/28/2020
05/28/2020
Passed
12/17/2020
12/17/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/12/2021
04/12/2021
Introduced Session
133rd General Assembly
Bill Summary
To amend sections 119.062, 2152.021, 2905.32, 2907.24, 2929.01, 2929.17, 2950.01, 2953.32, 2953.36, 4510.07, and 4510.13 and to enact sections 2907.231 and 2950.151 of the Revised Code to require a juvenile court in specified circumstances to hold a delinquency complaint in abeyance in certain prostitution or human trafficking cases, to provide that the trafficking in persons elements that apply to a victim under age 16 also apply to a victim who is age 16 or 17, to prohibit a person from engaging in prostitution, to modify certain soliciting offenses and penalties, and to modify Sex Offender Registration and Notification Law and Conviction Record Sealing Law provisions regarding certain "unlawful sexual conduct with a minor" convictions.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend Ohio's laws related to the exploitation of minors and adults in sex trafficking situations. Key provisions include:
- Requiring juvenile courts to promptly appoint a guardian ad litem for a child if the court has reason to believe the child may be a victim of prostitution or human trafficking, and allowing the court to hold the delinquency complaint in abeyance to divert the child into appropriate services.
- Expanding the trafficking in persons offense to apply to victims who are 16 or 17 years old, not just those under 16.
- Creating a new offense of "engaging in prostitution" that prohibits inducing or enticing another person to engage in sex work in exchange for anything of value.
- Modifying the soliciting offenses and penalties, and making changes to Ohio's Sex Offender Registration and Notification Law and Conviction Record Sealing Law related to certain "unlawful sexual conduct with a minor" convictions.
The bill aims to provide more protection and support for victims of sex trafficking, while also creating new criminal penalties to deter the exploitation of minors and adults in the sex trade.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (67)
Cindy Abrams (R)*,
Rick Carfagna (R)*,
Bill Blessing (R),
Kristin Boggs (D),
Andrew Brenner (R),
Juanita Brent (D),
David Burke (R),
Jamie Callender (R),
Sara Carruthers (R),
Randi Clites (D),
Hearcel Craig (D),
Erica Crawley (D),
Jon Cross (R),
Jeffrey Crossman (D),
Robert Cupp (R),
Matt Dolan (R),
Jay Edwards (R),
John Eklund (R),
Teresa Fedor (D),
Tavia Galonski (D),
Theresa Gavarone (R),
Haraz Ghanbari (R),
Timothy Ginter (R),
David Greenspan (R),
Bob Hackett (R),
Paula Hicks-Hudson (D),
Frank Hoagland (R),
Steve Huffman (R),
Terry Johnson (R),
Kyle Koehler (R),
Stephanie Kunze (R),
Laura Lanese (R),
Jeff LaRe (R),
Peggy Lehner (R),
David Leland (D),
Mary Lightbody (D),
Scott Lipps (R),
Tina Maharath (D),
Susan Manchester (R),
Nathan Manning (R),
Riordan McClain (R),
Michael O'Brien (D),
Sean O'Brien (D),
John Patterson (D),
Thomas Patton (R),
Rick Perales (R),
Jena Powell (R),
Tracy Richardson (R),
Craig Riedel (R),
Phil Robinson (D),
Bill Roemer (R),
John Rogers (D),
Mark Romanchuk (R),
Michael Rulli (R),
Allison Russo (D),
Tim Schaffer (R),
Dick Stein (R),
Fred Strahorn (D),
Bride Sweeney (D),
Vernon Sykes (D),
Cecil Thomas (D),
Casey Weinstein (D),
Thomas West (D),
Scott Wiggam (R),
Shane Wilkin (R),
Steve Wilson (R),
Kenneth Yuko (D),
Last Action
Senate Judiciary 6th Hearing, Proponent/Opponent/Interested Party (09:15 12/16/2020 South Hearing Room) (on 12/16/2020)
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