OH SB83

Eliminates the statute of limitations for prosecution of rape (section 2907.02) and sexual battery (section 2907.03) offenses by adding them to crimes with no time limitation for prosecution.

Modifies section 2901.13 of the Revised Code to include rape and sexual battery violations alongside murder and aggravated murder as offenses with no prosecutorial time limit.

Applies retroactively to violations of rape and sexual battery committed before the bill's effective date if prosecution was not already barred under the previous statute of limitations.

Maintains existing statute of limitations for other crimes: six years for felonies, two years for misdemeanors, and six months for minor misdemeanors.

Preserves special provisions for fraud, fiduciary duty breaches, public servant misconduct, and child abuse cases that have their own extended limitation periods.