Ohio HB927 expands offenses of importuning and obstructing justice, particularly targeting solicitation of minors.

Ohio HB927 amends sections 2907.07 and 2921.32 of the Revised Code to expand the offenses of importuning and obstructing justice. It specifically targets solicitation of minors for sexual activity, with penalties increasing based on the age of the minor and the offender's knowledge of the minor's age. The bill also criminalizes actions that hinder the discovery, apprehension, or prosecution of another for a crime, with penalties varying based on the severity of the crime.

Ohio HB927 expands offenses of importuning and obstructing justice, particularly targeting solicitation of minors.

Ohio HB927 amends sections 2907.07 and 2921.32 of the Revised Code to expand the offenses of importuning and obstructing justice. It specifically targets solicitation of minors for sexual activity, with penalties increasing based on the age of the minor and the offender's knowledge of the minor's age. The bill also criminalizes actions that hinder the discovery, apprehension, or prosecution of another for a crime, with penalties varying based on the severity of the crime.