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HB 528OHIOSession 136State Billpassed chamber

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Ohio House Bill 528 imposes a seven-year mandatory minimum prison term for forcible rape

Original title: Require 7 year mandatory minimum prison term for forcible rape

Last action · June 10, 2026: Referred to JudiciarySponsors: Josh Williams and 1 other

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What This Bill Would Do

Ohio House Bill 528 establishes a of seven years for individuals convicted of rape committed by force or threat of force, and expands the legal definition of sexual conduct to include .

Why it matters

Changes criminal sentencing requirements for forcible rape convictions, establishing a floor of seven years in prison where variable or lower terms may have previously applied, and broadens the statutory definitions governing sex offenses.

Background

Ohio House Bill 528 was introduced during the 136th General Assembly legislative session. context
The Ohio Revised Code contains the state's permanent laws, organized by subject into titles and chapters. context

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.

Directly affected

Individuals convicted of forcible rape

Offenders face a mandatory minimum prison term of not less than seven years upon conviction for rape committed by force or threat of force.

Directly affected

Victims of sex offenses

Victims are explicitly not required to prove physical resistance and may be represented by appointed counsel during evidentiary hearings regarding sexual activity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the new mandatory minimum prison sentence for forcible rape under House Bill 528?

The bill requires courts to impose a of not less than seven years for offenders convicted of rape committed by force or threat of force.

How does the bill change the legal definition of sexual conduct?

The bill expands the definition of sexual conduct to include between persons regardless of sex.

Does a victim need to prove physical resistance in court under this measure?

No, the bill explicitly states that a victim need not prove physical resistance to the offender in prosecutions under this section.

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Procedural history

6 actions

Jun 10, 2026SenateCommittee
Referred to Judiciary
Jun 4, 2026SenateIntroduced
Introduced
Jun 3, 2026HouseCommittee
Reported - Amended (Judiciary)
Jun 3, 2026HouseFloor
Passed
Oct 22, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to Judiciary
Oct 15, 2025HouseIntroduced
Introduced

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Comparing As Reported by the House Judiciary Committee → As Passed by the House

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hb528_01_RH hb528_02_PH As Reported Passed by the House Judiciary Committee 136th General Assembly Regular Session Am. H. B. No. 528 2025-2026 Representative Williams Cosponsor: Representative Cosponsors: Representatives Mathews, A. A., Abrams, Bird, Brennan, Click, Craig, Daniels, Fischer, Fowler Arthur, Ghanbari, Gross, Hall, D., Hall, T., Hiner, Holmes, Hoops, Johnson, LaRe, Lear, Mathews, T., Miller, K., Newman, Oelslager, Plummer, Richardson, Ritter, Robb Blasdel, Santucci, Schmidt, Sigrist, White, A., Willis, Workman, Young To amend sections 2907.01 and 2907.02 of the Revised Code to require a seven year mandatory minimum prison term for forcible rape and to […]

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