OH HB347

Establishes new criminal offense of receiving proceeds from crimes subject to forfeiture (Section 2927.21), with penalties ranging from first-degree misdemeanor to third-degree felony based on amount exceeding $1,000.

Permits state to file civil forfeiture actions against persons who receive, retain, or possess criminal proceeds exceeding $15,000, with burden of proof by clear and convincing evidence.

Modifies criminal forfeiture procedures to require preponderance of clear and convincing evidence standard and adds proportionality review for instrumentality forfeitures under Section 2981.09.

Strengthens third-party protections by revising procedures for claiming lawful interest in forfeited property, including filing affidavits and petitions within 30-day windows.

Changes writ of execution procedures (Sections 2329.84-2329.86) to require judge determinations instead of jury trials and shifts burden of proof regarding seized property claims.