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OH HB450

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/20/2024

Primary Sponsor

Brian Lampton

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Origin

House of Representatives

135th General Assembly (2023-2024)

AI Summary

  • Amends Ohio law to prohibit voyeurism, criminal trespass, and aggravated criminal trespass offenses when committed through use of unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) systems.

  • Expands voyeurism statutes to criminalize secret recording of persons, including through drone use, with penalties ranging from third-degree misdemeanor to fifth-degree felony depending on the offense type.

  • Extends criminal trespass laws to include unauthorized entry or remaining above land, premises, or critical infrastructure facilities through drone use, with violations classified as fourth-degree misdemeanors (or first-degree for critical infrastructure).

  • Adds aggravated trespass offense for entering above land or critical infrastructure facilities via drone with intent to commit misdemeanors involving physical harm or to destroy/tamper with critical infrastructure, classified as first-degree misdemeanor or third-degree felony.

  • Creates offense for knowingly entering or remaining above restricted portions of public amusement venues through drone use that interrupts performances or events, classified as first-degree misdemeanor with possible 30-120 hours of community service.

Legislative Description

Prohibit certain offenses with an unmanned aerial vehicle system

Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and Punishment

Last Action

Referred to committee: Criminal Justice

4/2/2024

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice4/2/2024

Full Bill Text

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