Ohio HB372 amends the state's criminal code to redefine aggravated murder and its penalties.

Ohio HB372 modifies the state's criminal code to redefine aggravated murder and its associated penalties. The bill specifies that aggravated murder includes killing someone under 13 years old, targeting peace officers, prosecutors, first responders, or military members, and committing murder during specific felonies. Penalties for aggravated murder include death, life imprisonment without parole, or life with parole eligibility after 25 or 30 years, depending on circumstances and victim age. The bill also outlines procedures for sentencing and appeals in cases of aggravated murder.

Ohio HB372 amends the state's criminal code to redefine aggravated murder and its penalties.

Ohio HB372 modifies the state's criminal code to redefine aggravated murder and its associated penalties. The bill specifies that aggravated murder includes killing someone under 13 years old, targeting peace officers, prosecutors, first responders, or military members, and committing murder during specific felonies. Penalties for aggravated murder include death, life imprisonment without parole, or life with parole eligibility after 25 or 30 years, depending on circumstances and victim age. The bill also outlines procedures for sentencing and appeals in cases of aggravated murder.