HB282

Add immigration status as a required factor for sentencing, bail

Introduced·5/20/25
Introduced Text

Ohio HB282 requires courts to consider immigration status in sentencing and bail decisions.

Ohio HB282 amends sections of the Ohio Revised Code to require courts to consider an offender's immigration status, including whether they are unlawfully present in the U.S. or have a federal immigration detainer, when determining sentences and bail. The bill applies to felony and misdemeanor sentencing, as well as bail decisions. Courts must weigh an offender's immigration status along with other factors when imposing community control sanctions, jail terms, or prison sentences.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Sep 24, 2025

11:00 AM

House Judiciary 1st Hearing, Sponsor Testimony

History

May 21, 2025

House

Referred to committee: Judiciary

May 20, 2025

House

Introduced