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Read. Follow. Verify.Ohio HB 110 increases penalties for repeat voyeurism offenses to third-degree felonies
Last action · February 26, 2025: Referred to JudiciarySponsors: Cecil Thomas and 7 others
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What This Bill Would Do
Ohio House Bill 110 increases the criminal penalties for repeat voyeurism violations, elevating offenses to a third-degree felony for offenders with two or more prior convictions under specific divisions of the statute. The legislation amends section 2907.08 of the Revised Code to establish stricter consequences for repeat offenders.
Repeat offenders previously facing lower-level misdemeanor charges for certain privacy violations now face felony prosecution, altering sentencing exposure and criminal records for individuals with multiple convictions.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
individuals convicted of repeat voyeurism offenses
Offenders with two or more prior convictions face elevated felony charges and increased sentencing exposure.
the court system
Judges and prosecutors handle felony-level prosecutions rather than misdemeanor proceedings for qualifying repeat offenses.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What criminal penalty applies to a repeat voyeurism offender under this bill?
Does this bill apply to offenses involving minors?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
2 actions- Feb 26, 2025HouseCommitteeReferred to Judiciary
- Feb 18, 2025HouseIntroducedIntroduced
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