OH HB679

First offense of engaging in prostitution (inducing another to engage in sexual activity for hire) remains a first-degree misdemeanor, but second offense becomes a fourth-degree felony and third or subsequent offense becomes a third-degree felony with presumptive prison term and sex offender registration

Engaging in prostitution with a person with a developmental disability is a third-degree felony for first offense, third-degree felony with presumptive prison for second offense, and second-degree felony with sex offender registration for third or subsequent offense

Courts must require offenders to attend an education or treatment program aimed at preventing future prostitution offenses, with standards set by the State Criminal Sentencing Commission

Mandatory fine of $1,000-$1,500 for first-degree misdemeanor violations, with fines deposited into the Office of Criminal Justice Services fund for human trafficking survivor services

Amends sex offender registry law to add repeat prostitution offenses to the list of offenses requiring Tier I sex offender registration