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OH HB450
Bill
Status
3/20/2024
Primary Sponsor
Brian Lampton
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AI Summary
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Amends Ohio law to prohibit voyeurism, criminal trespass, and aggravated criminal trespass offenses when committed through use of unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) systems.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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