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OH SB353

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/8/2016

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Schiavoni

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Origin

Senate

131st General Assembly (2015-2016)

AI Summary

  • Creates new criminal offense of "nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images" (Section 2917.211) prohibiting knowingly posting or distributing intimate images of adults without consent; violators face misdemeanor first degree offense, or felony fifth degree if previously convicted

  • Requires courts to order criminal forfeiture of property used in or derived from the offense, including profits, proceeds, and interests in enterprises established through the violation

  • Establishes civil cause of action allowing victims to sue offenders for injunctive relief and compensatory and punitive damages plus attorney's fees

  • Prohibits licensing authorities from denying, suspending, or revoking licenses solely based on victim status (Section 9.75) and protects college students who are victims from losing financial aid or facing academic penalties (Section 3345.58)

  • Creates employment protections including prohibitions on discrimination/retaliation against employees who are victims, requirements for reasonable workplace accommodations, mandatory five days unpaid leave annually, and civil remedies for violations (Sections 4113.83-4113.87)

Legislative Description

Prohibits circulating private sexual images

Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and Punishment

Last Action

Refer to Committee: Criminal Justice

9/28/2016

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice9/28/2016

Full Bill Text

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