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OH HB345

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/29/2015

Primary Sponsor

Greta Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

131st General Assembly (2015-2016)

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the mandatory prison term requirement for gross sexual imposition under division (A)(4) or (B) when the only corroborating evidence besides victim testimony is admitted in the case.

  • Removes the requirement that convictions for sexual imposition under section 2907.06 be supported by evidence other than the victim's testimony alone.

  • Allows offenders currently serving sentences imposed under the former mandatory minimum requirements to petition the sentencing court for a resentencing hearing based on the State v. Bevly Supreme Court ruling.

  • Maintains mandatory prison terms for gross sexual imposition convictions when the offender has a prior conviction for the same or related sexual offenses and the prior victim was under 13 years old.

Legislative Description

Changes sentencing requirements for sexual imposition

Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and Punishment

Last Action

Refer to Committee: Judiciary

10/1/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary10/1/2015

Full Bill Text

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