HB459

Enact Katelyn's Law

Chamber Passed·6/10/26

Katelyn's Law creates an offense and specification related to moving or removing human remains and provides that the offense has no statute of.

Katelyn's Law amends Ohio law to create an offense and specification related to moving or removing human remains. The law specifies that the offense has no statute of limitations, meaning prosecution can be initiated at any time. The law also outlines various sentencing provisions for related offenses, including mandatory prison terms for certain specifications and additional penalties for repeat offenders or those using firearms during the commission of a crime. The law applies to both adults and juveniles, with specific provisions for juvenile offenders.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 13–0 · Jun 10
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

96 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 10

8:45 AM

House Judiciary Williams, 4th Hearing

Mar 11

9:00 AM

House Judiciary Williams, 2nd Hearing, Proponent Testimony

History

Jun 11

Senate

Introduced

Jun 10

House

Reported - Amended: Judiciary

Jun 10

House

Passed