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OH HB519

Bill

Status

Engrossed

11/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Andrea White

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Origin

House of Representatives

136th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Possession of electronic devices or tools designed for unlocking or starting motor vehicles under circumstances indicating intent to commit motor vehicle theft becomes a fourth-degree felony under the "possessing criminal tools" statute

  • Creates new definition of "repeat motor vehicle theft juvenile offender" for juveniles adjudicated delinquent for motor vehicle theft-related offenses who have a prior adjudication for the same type of offense

  • Mandates that repeat motor vehicle theft juvenile offenders be placed in detention facilities, committed to temporary custody of care facilities, or admitted to Department of Youth Services facilities

  • Amends six sections of Ohio Revised Code (2152.02, 2152.19, 2923.24, 2930.12, 2930.13, and 2951.03) to implement these changes to juvenile and criminal proceedings

Legislative Description

Prohibit specified actions with intent to steal a motor vehicle

Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and Punishment

Last Action

Referred to committee: Judiciary

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/11/2026
Public Safety10/15/2025

Full Bill Text

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