OH HB665

Amends Ohio Revised Code sections 2903.02 and 2903.04 to restrict murder and involuntary manslaughter charges to persons age 18 and older.

Modifies the murder statute to apply the prohibition against causing death as a proximate result of committing or attempting to commit a first or second degree felony offense of violence only to offenders who are 18 years of age or older.

Restricts involuntary manslaughter prohibitions to persons age 18 and older, including violations involving felonies, misdemeanors, regulatory offenses, and minor misdemeanors.

Maintains that involuntary manslaughter violations remain felonies of the first degree for division (A) violations and felonies of the third degree for division (B) violations.

Preserves mandatory driver's license suspension and mandatory prison terms for offenders convicted of involuntary manslaughter involving impaired operation of vehicles or vessels.