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OH SB226
Bill
Status
Introduced
9/14/2021
Primary Sponsor
Stephanie Kunze
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AI Summary
- Extends the tolling period for prosecution of Title XXIX offenses involving child abuse or neglect from the age of majority to age 26 for the victim
- Changes when the statute of limitations begins running for child abuse/neglect cases: either when victim reaches age 26 or when a public children services agency or peace officer is notified that abuse or neglect is known, suspected, or believed to have occurred
- Applies to violations involving physical or mental wounds, injuries, disabilities, or conditions reasonably indicating abuse or neglect of children under 18 years old or children with developmental disability or physical impairment under 21 years old
- Applies retroactively to offenses committed before the effective date if prosecution was not already barred under prior law
- Repeals existing section 2901.13 and replaces it with the amended version
Legislative Description
Extend period of limitation for child abuse or neglect
Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and Punishment
Last Action
Refer to Committee: Judiciary
9/15/2021
Committee Referrals
Judiciary9/15/2021
Full Bill Text
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