OH HB689

Converts criminal penalties for failure to register with the childhood sexual abuse civil registry to civil penalties of up to $2,500 instead of felony charges.

Eliminates residence restrictions that previously applied to registrants on the childhood sexual abuse civil registry.

Extends the statute of limitations for prosecuting violations of mandatory child abuse reporting laws from the standard period to four years after the violation occurs.

Repeals section 3797.11 of the Revised Code, which established criminal penalties for registry violations.

Modifies section 2901.13 to add a new subsection (5) addressing limitation periods for child abuse reporting requirement violations.