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OH HB459

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jennifer Gross

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Origin

House of Representatives

136th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates new criminal offense of "moving or removing human remains" when done purposely to prevent discovery of an unlawful act, a death, the cause of death, or the human remains themselves

  • Classifies the offense as a third-degree felony with a presumption of prison time, and eliminates the statute of limitations for prosecution (same treatment as murder)

  • Imposes a mandatory additional 5-year prison term when the offense is committed in connection with another felony, to be served consecutively

  • Applies enhanced sentencing to juvenile offenders adjudicated delinquent, requiring 1-3 years commitment to the Department of Youth Services for the specification

  • Named "Katelyn's Law" and amends Ohio Revised Code sections 2152.17, 2901.13, 2929.14 while enacting new sections 2921.322 and 2941.1427

Legislative Description

Enact Katelyn's Law

Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and Punishment

Last Action

Referred to committee: Judiciary

10/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary10/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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