OH HB794

Requires all felony prison sentences in Ohio to be indefinite terms with a minimum and maximum, expanding the current system that only applies to first and second degree felonies committed after March 22, 2019 to include third, fourth, and fifth degree felonies

Sets maximum prison terms as the minimum term plus a fixed number of years based on felony degree: 5 years for first degree, 3 years for second degree, 2 years for most third degree felonies, and 6 months for fourth and fifth degree felonies

Consolidates the sentencing structure in Section 2929.14 by replacing separate subsections for definite and indefinite terms with a unified indefinite sentencing framework across all felony degrees

Maintains existing earned credit provisions under Sections 2967.193 and 2967.194, allowing credits to be applied toward both minimum and maximum terms of indefinite sentences

Amends appeal provisions in Section 2953.08 to reflect the new indefinite sentencing structure, updating references from specific first/second degree provisions to the general Section 2929.14(A) framework