Bill > HB110

This bill amends Ohio's voyeurism law (section 2907.08 of the Revised Code) to increase penalties for repeat offenders across different types of voyeuristic behaviors. Specifically, the bill changes the penalties for subsequent violations of different subsections of the voyeurism statute. For first-time offenders, most violations remain misdemeanors of varying degrees (third, second, or first degree), but for individuals with two or more prior convictions under the same subsection, the penalty is elevated to a felony of the third degree. This applies to various types of voyeuristic acts, including surreptitiously recording or spying on another person in a private place for sexual gratification, recording someone above or under their clothing, or recording a minor in a private setting. The bill aims to provide more serious consequences for individuals who repeatedly engage in invasive and sexually motivated privacy violations, potentially serving as a stronger deterrent and offering increased protection for potential victims.

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb110