HB372

Enact the Larry Henderson Act

Chamber Passed·3/25/26

Ohio HB372 amends the state's criminal code to revise sentencing for aggravated murder.

Ohio HB372 amends the state's criminal code to revise sentencing for aggravated murder. The bill specifies that the death penalty can only be imposed if certain aggravating circumstances are present, such as the victim being a peace officer or the crime being committed during another felony. It also outlines various life imprisonment sentences based on the circumstances of the crime and the age of the offender. The bill includes provisions for mitigating factors and requires detailed findings from the court or jury when imposing a death sentence.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 89–4 · Mar 25
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

89 Yea

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4 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 10

9:45 AM

Senate Judiciary 2nd Hearing, Proponent

Jun 3

9:45 AM

Senate Judiciary 1st Hearing, Sponsor

History

Apr 15

Senate

Referred to committee: Judiciary

Mar 26

Senate

Introduced

Mar 25

House

Passed