OH HB98

Amends Ohio Revised Code sections 2950.01, 2950.11, 2950.12, and 2950.13 to add long-term care facilities to the definition of entities that must receive notice when a Tier III sex offender or similar category child-victim offender registers or indicates intent to reside in a facility.

Defines "long-term care facility" and "sponsor" (referring to individuals responsible for residents) and requires facility managers to notify all residents and their sponsors upon receiving notice of an offender's presence.

Requires the Department of Health to compile and maintain a list of all long-term care facilities updated biannually, with sheriffs able to request facility contact information when providing required notifications.

Establishes that long-term care facility managers and residents receive the same notice information regarding offender identity, offense type, offense category tier level, and residential address.

Makes conforming changes to notification provisions, timelines, and immunity protections to incorporate long-term care facility notification requirements into existing sex offender registration and community notification laws.