OH SB276

Amends section 3517.21 of the Revised Code to add prohibition on using print advertising, including sample ballots, intended to mislead voters into believing a candidate has received political party endorsement.

Specifies that print advertising using the same lettering, format, colors, logo, and language as an official or party sample ballot is presumed to be intended to mislead voters, regardless of whether labeled "unofficial."

Adds new subsection requiring false statements concerning a candidate's voting record to be reported as "yes" or "no" votes on bills, ordinances, resolutions, motions, amendments, or confirmations.

Requires any prosecution under this section to be preceded by a complaint filed with the Ohio Elections Commission, which shall proceed according to sections 3517.154 to 3517.157 of the Revised Code.

Applies during campaigns for nomination or election to public office or political party office, with knowledge and intent to affect campaign outcomes.