OH SB251

Creates criminal offense of "nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images" prohibiting knowingly posting or publishing intimate images of another person without consent with intent to harm, classified as misdemeanor of third degree (second degree if prior conviction, first degree if two or more prior convictions).

Exempts from prosecution: dissemination for criminal investigations, reporting unlawful conduct, news reports or artistic works, law enforcement duties, other lawful public purposes, consensual public exposure without expectation of privacy, and medical treatment/examination.

Establishes civil cause of action for victims to recover compensatory and punitive damages plus attorney's fees and court costs, with rebuttable presumption that victim suffered harm from nonconsensual dissemination.

Authorizes criminal forfeiture of profits, proceeds, and property used in commission of offense, and allows property forfeiture with proper judicial procedures including notice requirements and third-party interest protections.

Prohibits licensing authorities from denying, limiting, suspending, or revoking professional licenses solely because applicant or licenseholder is victim of the offense, and protects higher education students from losing financial aid or facing disciplinary action for being victims.