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Introduced
04/29/2025
04/29/2025
In Committee
03/25/2026
03/25/2026
Crossed Over
03/25/2026
03/25/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
136th General Assembly
Bill Summary
To amend sections 2907.09, 2907.39, and 4301.25 of the Revised Code to enact the Indecent Exposure Modernization Act.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Indecent Exposure Modernization Act, amends existing Ohio law to update definitions and penalties related to public indecency and adult entertainment. Specifically, it modifies the definition of indecent exposure to clarify that a woman breastfeeding is not in violation if she exposes her breast, and it also updates the penalties for various forms of public indecency, including those involving minors. Additionally, the bill expands the definition of an "adult cabaret performance" to include performers who exhibit a gender identity different from their biological sex, and it clarifies that such performances are prohibited in locations where minors may be present, unless it's a private residence with no minors. The bill also makes changes to the grounds for suspending or revoking liquor permits, including a conviction for permitting a minor on the premises of an adult entertainment establishment or for unlawful adult cabaret performances.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (55)
Angie King (R)*,
Josh Williams (R)*,
Cindy Abrams (R),
Tim Barhorst (R),
Adam Bird (R),
Thad Claggett (R),
Gary Click (R),
Meredith Craig (R),
Rodney Creech (R),
Jack Daniels (R),
Levi Dean (R),
Kellie Deeter (R),
Steve Demetriou (R),
Michael Dovilla (R),
Ron Ferguson (R),
Tex Fischer (R),
Sarah Fowler Arthur (R),
Haraz Ghanbari (R),
Jennifer Gross (R),
Thomas Hall (R),
Mark Hiner (R),
Adam Holmes (R),
Jim Hoops (R),
Marilyn John (R),
Mark Johnson (R),
Matthew Kishman (R),
Roy Klopfenstein (R),
Brian Lampton (R),
Beth Lear (R),
Brian Lorenz (R),
Adam Mathews (R),
Ty Mathews (R),
Riordan McClain (R),
Kevin Miller (R),
Melanie Miller (R),
Diane Mullins (R),
Johnathan Newman (R),
Bob Peterson (R),
Justin Pizzulli (R),
Phil Plummer (R),
Tracy Richardson (R),
Kevin Ritter (R),
Monica Robb Blasdel (R),
Bill Roemer (R),
Jodi Salvo (R),
Nick Santucci (R),
Jean Schmidt (R),
Jason Stephens (R),
Brian Stewart (R),
D.J. Swearingen (R),
David Thomas (R),
Jim Thomas (R),
Bernie Willis (R),
Heidi Workman (R),
Tom Young (R),
Last Action
Referred to committee: Judiciary (on 04/15/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb249 |
| Fiscal Note - As Passed By House | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=27649 |
| BillText | https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/hb249/02_PH/pdf/ |
| BillText | https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/hb249/01_RH/pdf/ |
| Fiscal Note - As Reported By House Committee | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=27601 |
| Analysis - As Reported By House Committee | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=27608 |
| Fiscal Note - As Introduced | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=26297 |
| Analysis - As Introduced | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=25423 |
| BillText | https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/hb249/00_IN/pdf/ |
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