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OH HB568

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/20/2018

Primary Sponsor

James Butler

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd General Assembly (2017-2018)

AI Summary

  • Authorizes law enforcement officers to arrest drivers who commit moving violations that contribute to motor vehicle accidents causing serious physical harm or death to another person.

  • Allows officers to request search warrants for chemical testing to determine if a driver was under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the accident.

  • Permits officers to order chemical testing without a warrant under specified circumstances, including when a warrant request is infeasible or no response is received within one hour.

  • Requires mandatory bindover to adult court for 16- and 17-year-olds charged with aggravated vehicular homicide, removing discretion from juvenile court judges.

  • Designates the legislation as "Sophie's Law" and modifies related sections governing juvenile delinquency proceedings and traffic violation citations.

Legislative Description

Arrest driver if moving violation causes serious harm or death

Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Law Enforcement

Last Action

Refer to Committee: Criminal Justice

4/10/2018

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice4/10/2018

Full Bill Text

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