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OH HB47

Enact the Human Trafficking Prevention Act


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Introduced
02/04/2025
In Committee
05/28/2025
Crossed Over
06/04/2025
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

136th General Assembly

Bill Summary

To amend sections 2903.41, 2905.01, 2905.02, 2905.32, and 2971.03 of the Revised Code to enact the Human Trafficking Prevention Act to increase the penalty for human trafficking of a minor or person with a developmental disability, kidnapping, and abduction.

AI Summary

This bill amends several sections of Ohio law to increase penalties for human trafficking, kidnapping, and abduction, particularly when the victims are minors or individuals with developmental disabilities. The key provisions include increasing prison sentences for offenses involving trafficking, kidnapping, and abduction of minors or persons with developmental disabilities. Specifically, the bill changes sentencing guidelines to impose longer minimum prison terms, with some offenses now carrying a minimum term of 25 years and a maximum of life imprisonment. For kidnapping of a minor under 18 years old, the bill increases the minimum prison term from 10 to 15 years if the victim is released unharmed, and from 15 to 25 years if the victim is not released unharmed. The bill also modifies definitions related to trafficking, involuntary servitude, and sexual motivation, and expands protections for vulnerable populations. Additionally, the bill ensures that these enhanced penalties apply to both current and future cases, potentially affecting how existing and future human trafficking, kidnapping, and abduction cases are prosecuted in Ohio.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (70)

Nick Santucci (R)* Josh Williams (R)* Cindy Abrams (R),  Tim Barhorst (R),  Adam Bird (R),  Sean Brennan (D),  Darnell Brewer (D),  Thad Claggett (R),  Gary Click (R),  Christine Cockley (D),  Meredith Craig (R),  Rodney Creech (R),  Jack Daniels (R),  Kellie Deeter (R),  Steve Demetriou (R),  Sedrick Denson (D),  Michael Dovilla (R),  Tex Fischer (R),  Haraz Ghanbari (R),  Jennifer Gross (R),  Derrick Hall (D),  Thomas Hall (R),  Mark Hiner (R),  Adam Holmes (R),  Jim Hoops (R),  Latyna Humphrey (D),  Dani Isaacsohn (D),  Dontavius Jarrells (D),  Marilyn John (R),  Mark Johnson (R),  Angie King (R),  Matthew Kishman (R),  Brian Lampton (R),  Jeff LaRe (R),  Beth Lear (R),  Crystal Lett (D),  Brian Lorenz (R),  Gayle Manning (R),  Adam Mathews (R),  Ty Mathews (R),  Kevin Miller (R),  Melanie Miller (R),  Ismail Mohamed (D),  Johnathan Newman (R),  Mike Odioso (R),  Scott Oelslager (R),  Bob Peterson (R),  Justin Pizzulli (R),  Phil Plummer (R),  Sharon Ray (R),  Tracy Richardson (R),  Kevin Ritter (R),  Monica Robb Blasdel (R),  Phil Robinson (D),  Bill Roemer (R),  Allison Russo (D),  Jodi Salvo (R),  Jean Schmidt (R),  Mark Sigrist (D),  Brian Stewart (R),  Eric Synenberg (D),  Michelle Teska (R),  Cecil Thomas (D),  David Thomas (R),  Dan Troy (D),  Terrence Upchurch (D),  Andrea White (R),  Erika White (D),  Heidi Workman (R),  Tom Young (R), 

Last Action

Introduced (on 06/10/2025)

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