H.B. 109 Summary

• Creates two new criminal specifications (sections 2941.1425 and 2941.1426) that impose mandatory two-year prison terms when a felony is committed against a disabled person or elderly person (65+).

• Applies to felony offenses that do not already have enhanced penalties for crimes against disabled or elderly victims, filling gaps in existing law.

• Requires prosecutors to include the specification in the indictment or information charging the offense; defines "disabled person" as one with physical or mental impairment substantially limiting major life activities.

• Extends enhanced penalties to juvenile delinquency proceedings by allowing courts to commit delinquent children to the Department of Youth Services for a definite period of two years when the specification applies.

• Amends sections 2152.17, 2929.13, and 2929.14 to incorporate the new specifications into sentencing frameworks for both adult felonies and delinquent child acts.