Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Passed House 1 R cosponsors

HB 519 — Prohibit specified actions with intent to steal a motor vehicle

Last action — Referred to committee

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced October 14, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

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Moderate chance

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Stalled 32% · moderate confidence
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  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Mixed recorded votes

    5 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.

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Summary

To amend section 2923.24 of the Revised Code to prohibit possession of an electronic device under circumstances indicating an intent to steal a motor vehicle.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

36 added · 32 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised version of Bill HB 519 broadens the scope of prohibited actions regarding electronic devices in relation to vehicle theft. Originally, it focused solely on prohibiting the possession of an electronic device with the intent to steal a motor vehicle. Now, the amendment encompasses any situation indicating an intent to commit a theft offense involving a motor vehicle, making it clear that such possession under questionable circumstances is illegal. This change is significant as it aims to deter potential theft by addressing a wider range of behaviors associated with criminal intent.

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As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee 136th General Assembly Regular Session Sub.
As Passed by the House 136th General Assembly Regular Session Sub.
Representatives Abrams, Miller, K., Hall, T.
Representatives Abrams, Miller, K., Hall, T., Bird, Brennan, Brewer, Brownlee, Bryant Bailey, Click, Daniels, Deeter, Dovilla, Ghanbari, Hall, D., Hiner, Holmes, Humphrey, John, Johnson, Lampton, LaRe, Lawson-Rowe, Manning, Mathews, A., Odioso, Peterson, Plummer, Ray, Richardson, Robb Blasdel, Salvo, Schmidt, Sigrist, Sims, Tims, Troy, Williams, Willis, Young To amend sections 2152.02, 2152.19, 2923.24, 1 2930.12, 2930.13, and 2951.03 of the Revised 2 Code to prohibit possession of an electronic 3 device under circumstances indicating an intent 4 to commit a theft offense that involves a motor 5 vehicle.
To amend sections 2152.02, 2152.19, 2923.24, 1 2930.12, 2930.13, and 2951.03 of the Revised 2 Code to prohibit possession of an electronic 3 device under circumstances indicating an intent 4 to commit a theft offense that involves a motor 5 vehicle.
13 (B) "Admitted to a department of youth services facility" 14 includes admission to a facility operated, or contracted for, by 15 the department and admission to a comparable facility outside 16 this state by another state or the United States.
13 (B) "Admitted to a department of youth services facility" 14 includes admission to a facility operated, or contracted for, by 15 the department and admission to a comparable facility outside 16 Sub.
17 (C)(1) "Child" means a person who is under eighteen years 18 of age, except as otherwise provided in divisions (C)(2) to (8) 19 Sub.
519 Page 2 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee of this section.
519 Page 2 As Passed by the House this state by another state or the United States.
17 (C)(1) "Child" means a person who is under eighteen years 18 of age, except as otherwise provided in divisions (C)(2) to (8) 19 of this section.
36 (5) Any person whose case is transferred for criminal 37 prosecution pursuant to section 2152.12 of the Revised Code and 38 who subsequently is convicted of or pleads guilty to a felony in 39 that case, unless a serious youthful offender dispositional 40 sentence is imposed on the child for that offense under division 41 (B)(2) or (3) of section 2152.121 of the Revised Code and the 42 adult portion of that sentence is not invoked pursuant to 43 section 2152.14 of the Revised Code, and any person who is 44 adjudicated a delinquent child for the commission of an act, who 45 has a serious youthful offender dispositional sentence imposed 46 for the act pursuant to section 2152.13 of the Revised Code, and 47 whose adult portion of the dispositional sentence is invoked 48 pursuant to section 2152.14 of the Revised Code, shall be deemed 49 Sub.
36 (5) Any person whose case is transferred for criminal 37 prosecution pursuant to section 2152.12 of the Revised Code and 38 who subsequently is convicted of or pleads guilty to a felony in 39 that case, unless a serious youthful offender dispositional 40 sentence is imposed on the child for that offense under division 41 (B)(2) or (3) of section 2152.121 of the Revised Code and the 42 adult portion of that sentence is not invoked pursuant to 43 section 2152.14 of the Revised Code, and any person who is 44 adjudicated a delinquent child for the commission of an act, who 45 Sub.
519 Page 3 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee after the conviction, plea, or invocation not to be a child in 50 any case in which a complaint is filed against the person.
519 Page 3 As Passed by the House has a serious youthful offender dispositional sentence imposed 46 for the act pursuant to section 2152.13 of the Revised Code, and 47 whose adult portion of the dispositional sentence is invoked 48 pursuant to section 2152.14 of the Revised Code, shall be deemed 49 after the conviction, plea, or invocation not to be a child in 50 any case in which a complaint is filed against the person.
75 (8) Any person who, while eighteen years of age, violates 76 division (A)(1) or (2) of section 2919.27 of the Revised Code by 77 violating a protection order issued or consent agreement 78 approved under section 2151.34 or 3113.31 of the Revised Code 79 Sub.
75 Sub.
519 Page 4 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee shall be considered a child for the purposes of that violation 80 of section 2919.27 of the Revised Code.
519 Page 4 As Passed by the House (8) Any person who, while eighteen years of age, violates 76 division (A)(1) or (2) of section 2919.27 of the Revised Code by 77 violating a protection order issued or consent agreement 78 approved under section 2151.34 or 3113.31 of the Revised Code 79 shall be considered a child for the purposes of that violation 80 of section 2919.27 of the Revised Code.
103 (G) "Discretionary SYO" means a case in which the juvenile 104 court, in the juvenile court's discretion, may impose a serious 105 youthful offender disposition under section 2152.13 of the 106 Revised Code.
103 Sub.
107 Sub.
519 Page 5 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee (H) "Discretionary transfer" means that the juvenile court 108 has discretion to transfer a case for criminal prosecution under 109 division (B) of section 2152.12 of the Revised Code.
519 Page 5 As Passed by the House (G) "Discretionary SYO" means a case in which the juvenile 104 court, in the juvenile court's discretion, may impose a serious 105 youthful offender disposition under section 2152.13 of the 106 Revised Code.
107 (H) "Discretionary transfer" means that the juvenile court 108 has discretion to transfer a case for criminal prosecution under 109 division (B) of section 2152.12 of the Revised Code.
129 (N) "Juvenile traffic offender" means any child who 130 violates any traffic law, traffic ordinance, or traffic 131 regulation of this state, the United States, or any political 132 subdivision of this state, other than a resolution, ordinance, 133 or regulation of a political subdivision of this state the 134 violation of which is required to be handled by a parking 135 violations bureau or a joint parking violations bureau pursuant 136 Sub.
129 (N) "Juvenile traffic offender" means any child who 130 violates any traffic law, traffic ordinance, or traffic 131 regulation of this state, the United States, or any political 132 Sub.
519 Page 6 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee to Chapter 4521.
519 Page 6 As Passed by the House subdivision of this state, other than a resolution, ordinance, 133 or regulation of a political subdivision of this state the 134 violation of which is required to be handled by a parking 135 violations bureau or a joint parking violations bureau pursuant 136 to Chapter 4521.
160 (V) "Public record" has the same meaning as in section 161 149.43 of the Revised Code.
160 Sub.
162 (W) "Serious youthful offender" means a person who is 163 eligible for a mandatory SYO or discretionary SYO but who is not 164 Sub.
519 Page 7 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee transferred to adult court under a mandatory or discretionary 165 transfer and also includes, for purposes of imposition of a 166 mandatory serious youthful dispositional sentence under section 167 2152.13 of the Revised Code, a person upon whom a juvenile court 168 is required to impose such a sentence under division (B)(3) of 169 section 2152.121 of the Revised Code.
519 Page 7 As Passed by the House (V) "Public record" has the same meaning as in section 161 149.43 of the Revised Code.
162 (W) "Serious youthful offender" means a person who is 163 eligible for a mandatory SYO or discretionary SYO but who is not 164 transferred to adult court under a mandatory or discretionary 165 transfer and also includes, for purposes of imposition of a 166 mandatory serious youthful dispositional sentence under section 167 2152.13 of the Revised Code, a person upon whom a juvenile court 168 is required to impose such a sentence under division (B)(3) of 169 section 2152.121 of the Revised Code.
190 (AA) "Category one offense" means any of the following:
190 Sub.
191 (1) A violation of section 2903.01 or 2903.02 of the 192 Revised Code;
193 Sub.
519 Page 8 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee (2) A violation of section 2923.02 of the Revised Code 194 involving an attempt to commit aggravated murder or murder.
519 Page 8 As Passed by the House (AA) "Category one offense" means any of the following:
191 (1) A violation of section 2903.01 or 2903.02 of the 192 Revised Code;
193 (2) A violation of section 2923.02 of the Revised Code 194 involving an attempt to commit aggravated murder or murder.
218 (2) The child was previously adjudicated a delinquent 219 child for committing a violation described in division (DD)(1) 220 of this section.
218 Sub.
221 Sub.
519 Page 9 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee Sec.
519 Page 9 As Passed by the House (2) The child was previously adjudicated a delinquent 219 child for committing a violation described in division (DD)(1) 220 of this section.
221 Sec.
As referred to in this division, 247 community control includes, but is not limited to, the following 248 sanctions and conditions:
As referred to in this division, 247 Sub.
249 (a) A period of basic probation supervision in which the 250 Sub.
519 Page 10 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee child is required to maintain contact with a person appointed to 251 supervise the child in accordance with sanctions imposed by the 252 court;
519 Page 10 As Passed by the House community control includes, but is not limited to, the following 248 sanctions and conditions:
249 (a) A period of basic probation supervision in which the 250 child is required to maintain contact with a person appointed to 251 supervise the child in accordance with sanctions imposed by the 252 court;
274 (g) A requirement of alcohol or drug assessment or 275 counseling, or a period in an alcohol or drug treatment program 276 with a level of security for the child as determined necessary 277 by the court;
274 (g) A requirement of alcohol or drug assessment or 275 counseling, or a period in an alcohol or drug treatment program 276 Sub.
278 (h) A period in which the court orders the child to 279 Sub.
519 Page 11 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee observe a curfew that may involve daytime or evening hours;
519 Page 11 As Passed by the House with a level of security for the child as determined necessary 277 by the court;
278 (h) A period in which the court orders the child to 279 observe a curfew that may involve daytime or evening hours;
and to enter into a written 305 contract with the court agreeing to comply with all requirements 306 imposed by the court, agreeing to pay any fee imposed by the 307 court for the costs of the house arrest with electronic 308 monitoring, and agreeing to waive the right to receive credit 309 Sub.
and to enter into a written 305 Sub.
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519 Page 12 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee for any time served on house arrest with electronic monitoring 310 toward the period of any other dispositional order imposed upon 311 the child if the child violates any of the requirements of the 312 dispositional order of house arrest with electronic monitoring.
519 Page 12 As Passed by the House contract with the court agreeing to comply with all requirements 306 imposed by the court, agreeing to pay any fee imposed by the 307 court for the costs of the house arrest with electronic 308 monitoring, and agreeing to waive the right to receive credit 309 for any time served on house arrest with electronic monitoring 310 toward the period of any other dispositional order imposed upon 311 the child if the child violates any of the requirements of the 312 dispositional order of house arrest with electronic monitoring.
335 (5) Commit the child to the custody of the court;
335 Sub.
336 (6) Require the child to not be absent without legitimate 337 excuse from the public school the child is supposed to attend 338 for thirty or more consecutive hours, forty-two or more hours in 339 Sub.
519 Page 13 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee one school month, or seventy-two or more hours in a school year;
519 Page 13 As Passed by the House (5) Commit the child to the custody of the court;
336 (6) Require the child to not be absent without legitimate 337 excuse from the public school the child is supposed to attend 338 for thirty or more consecutive hours, forty-two or more hours in 339 one school month, or seventy-two or more hours in a school year;
362 (ii) Require the parent, guardian, or other person having 363 care of the child to participate in any community service 364 program, preferably a community service program that requires 365 the involvement of the parent, guardian, or other person having 366 care of the child in the school attended by the child.
362 (ii) Require the parent, guardian, or other person having 363 care of the child to participate in any community service 364 Sub.
367 (8) Make any further disposition that the court finds 368 Sub.
519 Page 14 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee proper, except that the child shall not be placed in a state 369 correctional institution, a county, multicounty, or municipal 370 jail or workhouse, or another place in which an adult convicted 371 of a crime, under arrest, or charged with a crime is held.
519 Page 14 As Passed by the House program, preferably a community service program that requires 365 the involvement of the parent, guardian, or other person having 366 care of the child in the school attended by the child.
367 (8) Make any further disposition that the court finds 368 proper, except that the child shall not be placed in a state 369 correctional institution, a county, multicounty, or municipal 370 jail or workhouse, or another place in which an adult convicted 371 of a crime, under arrest, or charged with a crime is held.
391 (2) If the child is adjudicated a delinquent child for 392 committing an act that if committed by an adult would be a drug 393 abuse offense or for violating division (B) of section 2917.11 394 of the Revised Code, suspend the child's license, permit, or 395 privilege for a period of time prescribed by the court.
391 (2) If the child is adjudicated a delinquent child for 392 committing an act that if committed by an adult would be a drug 393 Sub.
The 396 court, in its discretion, may terminate the suspension if the 397 child attends and satisfactorily completes a drug abuse or 398 Sub.
519 Page 15 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee alcohol abuse education, intervention, or treatment program 399 specified by the court.
519 Page 15 As Passed by the House abuse offense or for violating division (B) of section 2917.11 394 of the Revised Code, suspend the child's license, permit, or 395 privilege for a period of time prescribed by the court.
The 396 court, in its discretion, may terminate the suspension if the 397 child attends and satisfactorily completes a drug abuse or 398 alcohol abuse education, intervention, or treatment program 399 specified by the court.
424 (2) Each victim impact statement shall identify the victim 425 of the act for which the child was adjudicated a delinquent 426 child, itemize any economic loss suffered by the victim as a 427 result of the act, identify any physical injury suffered by the 428 Sub.
424 Sub.
519 Page 16 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee victim as a result of the act and the seriousness and permanence 429 of the injury, identify any change in the victim's personal 430 welfare or familial relationships as a result of the act and any 431 psychological impact experienced by the victim or the victim's 432 family as a result of the act, and contain any other information 433 related to the impact of the act upon the victim that the court 434 requires.
519 Page 16 As Passed by the House (2) Each victim impact statement shall identify the victim 425 of the act for which the child was adjudicated a delinquent 426 child, itemize any economic loss suffered by the victim as a 427 result of the act, identify any physical injury suffered by the 428 victim as a result of the act and the seriousness and permanence 429 of the injury, identify any change in the victim's personal 430 welfare or familial relationships as a result of the act and any 431 psychological impact experienced by the victim or the victim's 432 family as a result of the act, and contain any other information 433 related to the impact of the act upon the victim that the court 434 requires.
455 The copy of a victim impact statement that is made 456 available pursuant to this division to an officer preparing a 457 criminal presentence investigation report shall be returned to 458 the court by the officer immediately following its use in 459 Sub.
455 Sub.
519 Page 17 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee preparing the report.
519 Page 17 As Passed by the House The copy of a victim impact statement that is made 456 available pursuant to this division to an officer preparing a 457 criminal presentence investigation report shall be returned to 458 the court by the officer immediately following its use in 459 preparing the report.
483 (F)(1)(G)(1) During the period of a delinquent child's 484 community control granted under this section, authorized 485 probation officers who are engaged within the scope of their 486 supervisory duties or responsibilities may search, with or 487 without a warrant, the person of the delinquent child, the place 488 of residence of the delinquent child, and a motor vehicle, 489 Sub.
483 (F)(1)(G)(1) During the period of a delinquent child's 484 community control granted under this section, authorized 485 Sub.
519 Page 18 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee another item of tangible or intangible personal property, or 490 other real property in which the delinquent child has a right, 491 title, or interest or for which the delinquent child has the 492 express or implied permission of a person with a right, title, 493 or interest to use, occupy, or possess if the probation officers 494 have reasonable grounds to believe that the delinquent child is 495 not abiding by the law or otherwise is not complying with the 496 conditions of the delinquent child's community control.
519 Page 18 As Passed by the House probation officers who are engaged within the scope of their 486 supervisory duties or responsibilities may search, with or 487 without a warrant, the person of the delinquent child, the place 488 of residence of the delinquent child, and a motor vehicle, 489 another item of tangible or intangible personal property, or 490 other real property in which the delinquent child has a right, 491 title, or interest or for which the delinquent child has the 492 express or implied permission of a person with a right, title, 493 or interest to use, occupy, or possess if the probation officers 494 have reasonable grounds to believe that the delinquent child is 495 not abiding by the law or otherwise is not complying with the 496 conditions of the delinquent child's community control.
The notice shall 515 specifically state that a permissible search might extend to a 516 motor vehicle, another item of tangible or intangible personal 517 property, or a place of residence or other real property in 518 which a notified parent, guardian, or custodian has a right, 519 title, or interest and that the parent, guardian, or custodian 520 Sub.
The notice shall 515 specifically state that a permissible search might extend to a 516 Sub.
519 Page 19 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee expressly or impliedly permits the child to use, occupy, or 521 possess.
519 Page 19 As Passed by the House motor vehicle, another item of tangible or intangible personal 517 property, or a place of residence or other real property in 518 which a notified parent, guardian, or custodian has a right, 519 title, or interest and that the parent, guardian, or custodian 520 expressly or impliedly permits the child to use, occupy, or 521 possess.
544 (B) No person shall possess or have under the person's 545 control any substance, device, instrument, or article, with 546 purpose to use it criminally.
544 (B) No person shall possess or have under the person's 545 Sub.
547 (B)(C) Each of the following constitutes prima-facie 548 Sub.
519 Page 20 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee evidence of criminal purpose:
519 Page 20 As Passed by the House control any substance, device, instrument, or article, with 546 purpose to use it criminally.
547 (B)(C) Each of the following constitutes prima-facie 548 evidence of criminal purpose:
572 (b) If the circumstances indicate that an electronic 573 device or tool was involved in the offense, possessing criminal 574 tools is a felony of the fourth degree.
572 (b) If the circumstances indicate that an electronic 573 Sub.
575 Sec.
2930.12.
(A) At the request of the victim or victim's 576 Sub.
519 Page 21 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee representative in a criminal prosecution, the prosecutor or the 577 prosecutor's designee shall give the victim and the victim's 578 representative notice of the defendant's acquittal or conviction 579 within seven days of the acquittal or conviction.
519 Page 21 As Passed by the House device or tool was involved in the offense, possessing criminal 574 tools is a felony of the fourth degree.
575 Sec.
2930.12.
(A) At the request of the victim or victim's 576 representative in a criminal prosecution, the prosecutor or the 577 prosecutor's designee shall give the victim and the victim's 578 representative notice of the defendant's acquittal or conviction 579 within seven days of the acquittal or conviction.
598 (2) The purpose of the presentence investigation report, 599 if ordered, and that the victim and victim's representative, if 600 applicable, have the right to review, on request to the 601 prosecutor, a copy of the presentence investigation report 602 except those portions of the report that are confidential by 603 law;
598 (2) The purpose of the presentence investigation report, 599 if ordered, and that the victim and victim's representative, if 600 applicable, have the right to review, on request to the 601 prosecutor, a copy of the presentence investigation report 602 except those portions of the report that are confidential by 603 Sub.
604 (3) The address and telephone number of the probation 605 department or other person, if any, that is to prepare a 606 Sub.
519 Page 22 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee presentence investigation report pursuant to section 2951.03 of 607 the Revised Code or Criminal Rule 32.2, the address and 608 telephone number of the person, if any, who is to prepare a 609 disposition investigation report pursuant to division (C)(1) of 610 section 2152.18 of the Revised Code, and the address and 611 telephone number of the person, if any, who is to prepare a 612 victim impact statement pursuant to division (D)(1)(E)(1) of 613 section 2152.19 or section 2947.051 of the Revised Code;
519 Page 22 As Passed by the House law;
604 (3) The address and telephone number of the probation 605 department or other person, if any, that is to prepare a 606 presentence investigation report pursuant to section 2951.03 of 607 the Revised Code or Criminal Rule 32.2, the address and 608 telephone number of the person, if any, who is to prepare a 609 disposition investigation report pursuant to division (C)(1) of 610 section 2152.18 of the Revised Code, and the address and 611 telephone number of the person, if any, who is to prepare a 612 victim impact statement pursuant to division (D)(1)(E)(1) of 613 section 2152.19 or section 2947.051 of the Revised Code;
632 (7) Notice that, if the court orders restitution, the 633 victim or victim's attorney, if applicable, has the right to 634 file a lien;
632 Sub.
635 Sub.
519 Page 23 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee (8) One of the following:
519 Page 23 As Passed by the House (7) Notice that, if the court orders restitution, the 633 victim or victim's attorney, if applicable, has the right to 634 file a lien;
635 (8) One of the following:
A statement 661 made by the victim or victim's representative under this section 662 shall be included in the victim impact statement.
A statement 661 Sub.
663 (B) If a probation officer or other person is preparing a 664 Sub.
519 Page 24 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee presentence investigation report pursuant to section 2947.06 or 665 2951.03 of the Revised Code or Criminal Rule 32.2, or a 666 disposition investigation report pursuant to section 2152.18 of 667 the Revised Code, concerning the defendant or alleged juvenile 668 offender in the case, the victim and victim's representative, if 669 applicable, may make a written and oral statement regarding the 670 impact of the criminal offense or delinquent act to the 671 probation officer or other person.
519 Page 24 As Passed by the House made by the victim or victim's representative under this section 662 shall be included in the victim impact statement.
663 (B) If a probation officer or other person is preparing a 664 presentence investigation report pursuant to section 2947.06 or 665 2951.03 of the Revised Code or Criminal Rule 32.2, or a 666 disposition investigation report pursuant to section 2152.18 of 667 the Revised Code, concerning the defendant or alleged juvenile 668 offender in the case, the victim and victim's representative, if 669 applicable, may make a written and oral statement regarding the 670 impact of the criminal offense or delinquent act to the 671 probation officer or other person.
688 (3) An opinion regarding the extent to which, if any, the 689 victim needs restitution for harm caused by the defendant or 690 alleged juvenile offender as a result of that criminal offense 691 or delinquent act and information about whether the victim has 692 applied for or received any compensation for loss or damage 693 caused by that criminal offense or delinquent act;
688 (3) An opinion regarding the extent to which, if any, the 689 victim needs restitution for harm caused by the defendant or 690 Sub.
694 Sub.
519 Page 25 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee (4) The victim's and victim's representative's 695 recommendation for an appropriate sanction or disposition for 696 the defendant or alleged juvenile offender regarding that 697 criminal offense or delinquent act.
519 Page 25 As Passed by the House alleged juvenile offender as a result of that criminal offense 691 or delinquent act and information about whether the victim has 692 applied for or received any compensation for loss or damage 693 caused by that criminal offense or delinquent act;
694 (4) The victim's and victim's representative's 695 recommendation for an appropriate sanction or disposition for 696 the defendant or alleged juvenile offender regarding that 697 criminal offense or delinquent act.
(A)(1) Unless the defendant and the 717 prosecutor who is handling the case against the defendant agree 718 to waive the presentence investigation report, no person who has 719 been convicted of or pleaded guilty to a felony shall be placed 720 under a community control sanction until a written presentence 721 investigation report has been considered by the court.
(A)(1) Unless the defendant and the 717 prosecutor who is handling the case against the defendant agree 718 to waive the presentence investigation report, no person who has 719 been convicted of or pleaded guilty to a felony shall be placed 720 Sub.
The court 722 may order a presentence investigation report notwithstanding an 723 agreement to waive the report.
If a court orders the preparation 724 of a presentence investigation report pursuant to this section, 725 Sub.
519 Page 26 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee section 2947.06 of the Revised Code, or Criminal Rule 32.2, the 726 officer making the report shall inquire into the circumstances 727 of the offense and the criminal record, social history, and 728 present condition of the defendant, all information available 729 regarding any prior adjudications of the defendant as a 730 delinquent child and regarding the dispositions made relative to 731 those adjudications, and any other matters specified in Criminal 732 Rule 32.2.
519 Page 26 As Passed by the House under a community control sanction until a written presentence 721 investigation report has been considered by the court.
The court 722 may order a presentence investigation report notwithstanding an 723 agreement to waive the report.
If a court orders the preparation 724 of a presentence investigation report pursuant to this section, 725 section 2947.06 of the Revised Code, or Criminal Rule 32.2, the 726 officer making the report shall inquire into the circumstances 727 of the offense and the criminal record, social history, and 728 present condition of the defendant, all information available 729 regarding any prior adjudications of the defendant as a 730 delinquent child and regarding the dispositions made relative to 731 those adjudications, and any other matters specified in Criminal 732 Rule 32.2.
If a defendant is 747 committed to any institution and a presentence investigation 748 report is not prepared regarding that defendant pursuant to this 749 section, section 2947.06 of the Revised Code, or Criminal Rule 750 32.2, the director of the department of rehabilitation and 751 correction or the director's designee may order that an offender 752 background investigation and report be conducted and prepared 753 regarding the defendant pursuant to section 5120.16 of the 754 Revised Code.
If a defendant is 747 committed to any institution and a presentence investigation 748 report is not prepared regarding that defendant pursuant to this 749 section, section 2947.06 of the Revised Code, or Criminal Rule 750 32.2, the director of the department of rehabilitation and 751 Sub.
An offender background investigation report 755 prepared pursuant to this section shall be considered 756 Sub.
519 Page 27 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee confidential information and is not a public record under 757 section 149.43 of the Revised Code.
519 Page 27 As Passed by the House correction or the director's designee may order that an offender 752 background investigation and report be conducted and prepared 753 regarding the defendant pursuant to section 5120.16 of the 754 Revised Code.
An offender background investigation report 755 prepared pursuant to this section shall be considered 756 confidential information and is not a public record under 757 section 149.43 of the Revised Code.
781 (a) Any recommendation as to sentence;
781 Sub.
782 (b) Any diagnostic opinions that, if disclosed, the court 783 believes might seriously disrupt a program of rehabilitation for 784 the defendant;
785 Sub.
519 Page 28 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee (c) Any sources of information obtained upon a promise of 786 confidentiality;
519 Page 28 As Passed by the House (a) Any recommendation as to sentence;
782 (b) Any diagnostic opinions that, if disclosed, the court 783 believes might seriously disrupt a program of rehabilitation for 784 the defendant;
785 (c) Any sources of information obtained upon a promise of 786 confidentiality;
809 (5) If the comments of the defendant or the defendant's 810 counsel, the testimony they introduce, or any of the other 811 information they introduce alleges any factual inaccuracy in the 812 presentence investigation report or the summary of the report, 813 the court shall do either of the following with respect to each 814 Sub.
809 (5) If the comments of the defendant or the defendant's 810 Sub.
519 Page 29 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee alleged factual inaccuracy:
519 Page 29 As Passed by the House counsel, the testimony they introduce, or any of the other 811 information they introduce alleges any factual inaccuracy in the 812 presentence investigation report or the summary of the report, 813 the court shall do either of the following with respect to each 814 alleged factual inaccuracy:
Any court, any appellate court, 836 authorized probation officers, investigators, and any authorized 837 court personnel, the defendant, the defendant's counsel, the 838 prosecutor who is handling the prosecution of the case against 839 the defendant, and authorized personnel of an institution to 840 which the defendant is committed may inspect, receive copies of, 841 retain copies of, and use a presentence investigation report or 842 a written or oral summary of a presentence investigation only 843 for the purposes of or only as authorized by Criminal Rule 32.2 844 Sub.
Any court, any appellate court, 836 authorized probation officers, investigators, and any authorized 837 court personnel, the defendant, the defendant's counsel, the 838 prosecutor who is handling the prosecution of the case against 839 the defendant, and authorized personnel of an institution to 840 Sub.
519 Page 30 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee or this section, division (F)(1) of section 2953.08, section 845 2947.06, or another section of the Revised Code.
519 Page 30 As Passed by the House which the defendant is committed may inspect, receive copies of, 841 retain copies of, and use a presentence investigation report or 842 a written or oral summary of a presentence investigation only 843 for the purposes of or only as authorized by Criminal Rule 32.2 844 or this section, division (F)(1) of section 2953.08, section 845 2947.06, or another section of the Revised Code.
866 (E) In inquiring into the information available regarding 867 any prior adjudications of the defendant as a delinquent child 868 and regarding the dispositions made relative to those 869 adjudications, the officer making the report shall consider all 870 information that is relevant, including, but not limited to, the 871 materials described in division (B) of section 2151.14, division 872 (C)(3) of section 2152.18, division (D)(3)(E)(3) of section 873 2152.19, and division (E) of section 2152.71 of the Revised 874 Sub.
866 (E) In inquiring into the information available regarding 867 any prior adjudications of the defendant as a delinquent child 868 and regarding the dispositions made relative to those 869 adjudications, the officer making the report shall consider all 870 Sub.
519 Page 31 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee Code.
519 Page 31 As Passed by the House information that is relevant, including, but not limited to, the 871 materials described in division (B) of section 2151.14, division 872 (C)(3) of section 2152.18, division (D)(3)(E)(3) of section 873 2152.19, and division (E) of section 2152.71 of the Revised 874 Code.
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Co-sponsors (0)

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Votes

Passed

Passed 82 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 25000
Republican 57000
Total 82000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (82)
Member Party Vote
Ashley Bryant Bailey Democratic Yea
Beryl Brown Piccolantonio Democratic Yea
Bride Rose Sweeney Democratic Yea
C. Allison Russo Democratic Yea
Cecil Thomas Democratic Yea
Chris Glassburn Democratic Yea
Dani Isaacsohn Democratic Yea
Daniel P. Troy Democratic Yea
Darnell T. Brewer Democratic Yea
Derrick Hall Democratic Yea
Desiree Tims Democratic Yea
Erika White Democratic Yea
Ismail Mohamed Democratic Yea
Joseph A. Miller, III Democratic Yea
Juanita O. Brent Democratic Yea
Karen Brownlee Democratic Yea
Latyna M. Humphrey Democratic Yea
Lauren McNally Democratic Yea
Mark Sigrist Democratic Yea
Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe Democratic Yea
Munira Abdullahi Democratic Yea
Phillip M. Robinson, Jr. Democratic Yea
Rachel B. Baker Democratic Yea
Sean P. Brennan Democratic Yea
Veronica R. Sims Democratic Yea
Adam C. Bird Republican Yea
Adam Holmes Republican Yea
Adam Mathews Republican Yea
Andrea White Republican Yea
Angela N. King Republican Yea
Bernard Willis Republican Yea
Bill Roemer Republican Yea
Bob Peterson Republican Yea
Brian Lampton Republican Yea
Brian Lorenz Republican Yea
Cindy Abrams Republican Yea
D. J. Swearingen Republican Yea
David Thomas Republican Yea
Diane Mullins Republican Yea
Gary Click Republican Yea
Gayle Manning Republican Yea
Haraz N. Ghanbari Republican Yea
Heidi Workman Republican Yea
Jack K. Daniels Republican Yea
James M. Hoops Republican Yea
Jamie Callender Republican Yea
Jason Stephens Republican Yea
Jean Schmidt Republican Yea
Jeff LaRe Republican Yea
Jennifer Gross Republican Yea
Jim Thomas Republican Yea
Jodi Salvo Republican Yea
Johnathan Newman Republican Yea
Josh Williams Republican Yea
Justin Pizzulli Republican Yea
Kellie Deeter Republican Yea
Kevin D. Miller Republican Yea
Kevin Ritter Republican Yea
Levi Dean Republican Yea
Marilyn John Republican Yea
Mark Hiner Republican Yea
Mark Johnson Republican Yea
Matt Huffman Republican Yea
Matthew Kishman Republican Yea
Melanie Miller Republican Yea
Meredith Craig Republican Yea
Michael D. Dovilla Republican Yea
Mike Odioso Republican Yea
Monica Robb Blasdel Republican Yea
Nick Santucci Republican Yea
Phil Plummer Republican Yea
Roy Klopfenstein Republican Yea
Sarah Fowler Arthur Republican Yea
Scott Oelslager Republican Yea
Sharon A. Ray Republican Yea
Thaddeus J. Claggett Republican Yea
Thomas Hall Republican Yea
Tim Barhorst Republican Yea
Tom Young Republican Yea
Tracy M. Richardson Republican Yea
Ty D. Mathews Republican Yea
Ty Moore Republican Yea

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House — Favorable Passage

Passed 10 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 7000
Democratic 3000
Total 10000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (10)
Member Party Vote
Cecil Thomas Democratic Yea
Juanita O. Brent Democratic Yea
Latyna M. Humphrey Democratic Yea
Bernard Willis Republican Yea
Cindy Abrams Republican Yea
Jeff LaRe Republican Yea
Kevin D. Miller Republican Yea
Matthew Kishman Republican Yea
Phil Plummer Republican Yea
Thomas Hall Republican Yea

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Reported

Failed 10 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 7000
Democratic 3000
Total 10000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (10)
Member Party Vote
Cecil Thomas Democratic Yea
Juanita O. Brent Democratic Yea
Latyna M. Humphrey Democratic Yea
Bernard Willis Republican Yea
Cindy Abrams Republican Yea
Jeff LaRe Republican Yea
Kevin D. Miller Republican Yea
Matthew Kishman Republican Yea
Phil Plummer Republican Yea
Thomas Hall Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 519 do?
To amend section 2923.24 of the Revised Code to prohibit possession of an electronic device under circumstances indicating an intent to steal a motor vehicle.
Who sponsors HB 519?
HB 519 is sponsored by Andrea White (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 519?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced October 14, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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