OH HB266

Eliminates the period of limitations for criminal prosecution of rape (section 2907.02) and for civil actions brought by rape victims against perpetrators.

Eliminates the spousal exception for rape, making it illegal to engage in sexual conduct with a spouse without consent under the same conditions as non-spouses.

Extends the civil action period for childhood sexual abuse (other than rape) to allow victims to sue until age 55, with an additional 3-year window if a defendant fraudulently concealed facts after the victim discovers them.

Revives previously time-barred civil actions for childhood sexual abuse brought before the effective date, allowing victims to file within 3 years of enactment.

Establishes no statute of limitations for prosecuting conspiracy to commit, attempt to commit, or complicity in committing rape, and requires biological evidence retention for rape cases indefinitely.