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OH HB426
Bill
Status
11/21/2017
Primary Sponsor
Christina Hagan
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AI Summary
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Amends Ohio Revised Code section 2907.03 to expand sexual battery prohibitions to include school and higher education employees not in positions of authority.
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Adds new restrictions for non-supervisory school employees who engage in sexual conduct with students enrolled at their school if the student is at least four years younger than the employee.
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Adds new restrictions for non-supervisory higher education employees who engage in sexual conduct with minor students at least four years younger than the employee.
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Establishes that violations constitute sexual battery as a felony of the third degree, or a felony of the second degree if the victim is under thirteen years old with mandatory prison sentencing.
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Defines key terms including "institution of higher education," "public school," and "nonpublic school" by reference to existing Ohio statutes.
Legislative Description
Prohibit school employees from having sex with students
Education
Last Action
Refer to Committee: Criminal Justice
11/28/2017