HB47

Enact the Human Trafficking Prevention Act

Chamber Passed·6/4/25

Ohio HB47 increases penalties for human trafficking, kidnapping, and abduction.

Ohio HB47, the Human Trafficking Prevention Act, amends the Revised Code to increase penalties for human trafficking of minors or persons with developmental disabilities, kidnapping, and abduction. It mandates indefinite prison terms for offenders convicted of these crimes, with minimum terms ranging from ten to thirty years, depending on the circumstances. The act also specifies that offenders must serve their entire sentence in a state correctional institution and are not eligible for parole.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 93–0 · Jun 4, 2025
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

93 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Nov 5, 2025

9:45 AM

Senate Judiciary 1st Hearing, Sponsor

May 28, 2025

11:00 AM

House Judiciary Santucci, 5th Hearing PV

History

Jun 11, 2025

Senate

Referred to committee: Judiciary

Jun 10, 2025

Senate

Introduced

Jun 4, 2025

House

Passed