HB249

Enact the Indecent Exposure Modernization Act

Chamber Passed·3/25/26

Ohio HB249 updates indecent exposure laws, defining terms and setting penalties.

Ohio HB249, the Indecent Exposure Modernization Act, amends sections 2907.09, 2907.39, and 4301.25 of the Revised Code. It defines terms such as "nudity," "adult bookstore," and "adult cabaret," and sets penalties for violations involving minors or obscene conduct. The act also outlines conditions under which nudity in educational settings is permissible. It aims to clarify and modernize the state's approach to indecent exposure.

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  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 7–4 · Mar 25
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
55
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

63 Yea

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32 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 25

9:00 AM

House Judiciary Williams, 4th Hearing PV

Mar 18

9:30 AM

House Judiciary Williams, 3rd Hearing, Opponent/Interested Party Testimony

History

Apr 15

Senate

Referred to committee: Judiciary

Mar 26

Senate

Introduced

Mar 25

House

Reported: Judiciary