HB168

Regards motivation or purpose to commit criminal child enticement

Chamber Passed·6/18/25

Ohio HB168 amends criminal child enticement laws to require a sexual motivation or unlawful purpose for conviction.

Ohio HB168 amends sections 2905.05 and 2950.01 of the Revised Code to redefine criminal child enticement. It specifies that a person must act with a sexual motivation or unlawful purpose to commit the offense. The bill also repeals existing sections 2905.05 and 2950.01. The changes apply to offenses committed after the bill's enactment.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 11–0 · Jun 18, 2025
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

97 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 10

9:45 AM

Senate Judiciary 4th Hearing, Proponent/Opponent/Interested Party

Mar 11

9:45 AM

Senate Judiciary 3rd Hearing, Opponent/Interested Party

History

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

Referred to committee: Judiciary

Jun 24, 2025

Senate

Introduced

Jun 18, 2025

House

Reported - Amended: Judiciary