H.B. No. 180 Summary

• Amends Ohio Revised Code sections 2919.22 and 2945.63 to add a new offense prohibiting performances in which a child simulates sexual activity, masturbation, or bestiality that appeals to prurient interest.

• Classifies violation of the simulated sexual activity prohibition as a felony of the second degree, with mandatory prison terms and restitution requirements.

• Requires courts to order revocation of a D liquor permit held by an offender when the violation occurs at the D liquor permit premises, with the Liquor Control Commission executing the revocation order.

• Defines "sexually oriented matter" to include performances showing a minor simulating sexual activity and applies the same exceptions for bona fide medical, scientific, educational, religious, governmental, and judicial purposes that exist for other child protection offenses.

• Updates the definition of "sexually oriented matter" in section 2945.63 to specifically include performances that show a minor simulating sexual activity, masturbation, or bestiality.