OH HB279

Eliminates spousal exceptions for rape (§2907.02), sexual battery (§2907.03), unlawful sexual conduct with a minor (§2907.04), and gross sexual imposition (§2907.05), allowing spouses to testify against each other in these prosecutions

Removes the statute of limitations for criminal prosecution of rape and related conspiracy/complicity charges, while establishing a 25-year limit for sexual battery and related offenses

Creates no statute of limitations for civil actions brought by rape victims against perpetrators

Allows DNA evidence discovered after 25 years to extend prosecution deadlines by five additional years for rape and sexual battery cases

Requires law enforcement to preserve biological evidence for extended periods and submit sexual assault examination kits for DNA analysis within specified timeframes