OH HB462

Expands joint police district formation to allow two or more municipal corporations (whether or not in the same county) to establish a joint police district, modifying governing board membership requirements to include one representative from each participating entity or an odd number of representatives as agreed.

Expands solicitation offense to include persons who agree with another to engage in sexual activity for hire, with enhanced penalties based on victim age (misdemeanor of third degree for adults, felony of fifth degree for ages 16-17, felony of third degree for minors under 16).

Limits prescription exemption for drug possession offenses by denying the exemption to persons who use more than the maximum prescribed daily amount, exceed the prescription timeline limit, or use the drug in a manner not prescribed by the health professional.

Grants civil liability immunity to peace officers who administer naloxone to individuals apparently experiencing an opioid-related overdose, provided the officer obtains naloxone from their law enforcement agency and acts in good faith.

Clarifies that municipal corporations may form and participate in joint police districts under section 505.482 of the Revised Code.