HB635

Enact the Child Protection Reform Act

Introduced·12/23/25

Ohio HB635 amends child protection laws, including mandatory prison terms for certain offenses and requirements for case plans for children in.

Ohio HB635, known as the Child Protection Reform Act, enacts significant changes to child protection laws. It mandates prison terms for various offenses, including those involving violence, drugs, and endangerment of children. For instance, it imposes mandatory prison terms for offenses like aggravated murder, rape, and felonious assault, especially when the victim is a child or a first responder. The bill also outlines specific prison terms for offenses involving firearms and methamphetamine.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
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Sponsors

0
5
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House Favorable Passage

11 Yea

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1 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 8

3:30 PM

House Children and Human Services Young, 4th Hearing, Prop/Opp/IP Testimony

Mar 3

11:00 AM

House Children and Human Services Young, 1st Hearing, Sponsor Testimony

History

Jun 9

House

Reported - Substitute: Children and Human Services

Feb 4

House

Referred to committee: Children and Human Services

Dec 23, 2025

House

Introduced