Ohio HB946 amends laws regarding charitable bail organizations, including licensing requirements and penalties for violations.

Ohio HB946 amends the state's Revised Code to establish stricter regulations on charitable bail organizations. It mandates that these organizations must be licensed and appointed to act as surety bail bond agents. The bill also empowers the attorney general to investigate and prosecute civil violations, with penalties including fines up to ten thousand dollars and injunctive relief. The bill repeals existing sections 3905.83 and 3905.84 of the Revised Code.

Ohio HB946 amends laws regarding charitable bail organizations, including licensing requirements and penalties for violations.

Ohio HB946 amends the state's Revised Code to establish stricter regulations on charitable bail organizations. It mandates that these organizations must be licensed and appointed to act as surety bail bond agents. The bill also empowers the attorney general to investigate and prosecute civil violations, with penalties including fines up to ten thousand dollars and injunctive relief. The bill repeals existing sections 3905.83 and 3905.84 of the Revised Code.