SB370

Enhance penalties for offenses against a person with a disability

Introduced·2/26/26
Introduced Text

Enhances penalties for offenses against a person with a disability in Ohio.

Ohio SB370 enhances criminal penalties for offenses committed against a person with a disability. It increases the severity of penalties for offenses such as assault, burglary, theft, and identity fraud when the victim is a person with a disability. The bill also includes provisions for mandatory prison terms and restitution for certain offenses. It defines "disability" and "person with a disability" and specifies circumstances under which offenses are considered more severe. The bill repeals existing sections and amends others to reflect these changes.

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Current
Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Mar 4

Senate

Referred to committee: Judiciary

Feb 26

Senate

Introduced