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OH HB459
Bill
Status
9/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jennifer Gross
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AI Summary
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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
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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)
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Imposes a mandatory additional 5-year prison term when the offense is committed in connection with another felony, to be served consecutively
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Applies enhanced sentencing to juvenile offenders adjudicated delinquent, requiring 1-3 years commitment to the Department of Youth Services for the specification
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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