SB393

Regards sexually oriented offenses involving juveniles, animals

Chamber Passed·5/20/26

Ohio SB393 amends laws on sexually oriented offenses involving juveniles and animals.

Ohio SB393 amends the Revised Code to modify penalties for sexually oriented offenses involving juveniles and animals. It specifies mandatory prison terms for certain offenses, including those involving minors or impaired persons. The bill also introduces new offenses related to creating or possessing material depicting sexual conduct with animals. It includes provisions for consecutive sentencing and prohibits certain evidence in trials. The bill repeals existing sections and enacts new ones to update the law.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 6–0 · May 20
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

30 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

May 20

9:45 AM

Senate Judiciary 4th Hearing, Proponent/Opponent/Interested Party

May 13

9:45 AM

Senate Judiciary 3rd Hearing, Proponent/Opponent/Interested Party

History

May 27

House

Referred to committee: Judiciary

May 26

House

Introduced

May 20

Senate

Reported - Substitute: Judiciary