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

HB 689 — Align and modernize fingerprinting and disposition reporting

Last action — Referred to committee

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This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 10, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

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  • Passed House

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  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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    3 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill aims to update fingerprinting and disposition reporting processes.

This bill amends several sections of the Revised Code to modernize how fingerprinting and reporting of dispositions are conducted. It focuses on improving the processes in alignment with current practices.

Summary

To amend sections 109.57, 109.60, 2953.32, and 5122.311 of the Revised Code and to amend Section 221.40 of H.B. 96 of the 136th General Assembly, as subsequently amended, to align and modernize fingerprinting and disposition reporting.

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What changed in the latest version

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The updated version of HB 689 now includes a longer list of cosponsors, expanding from just two to twenty-one representatives. This shows a broader support for the bill among lawmakers, which could help it gain traction as it moves through the legislative process. The added support may indicate a stronger collective desire to address the issues outlined in the bill, making it more likely to be considered favorably by other committees and the full legislature.

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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, Willis To amend sections 109.57, 109.573, 109.60, 2953.32, 1 and 5122.311 of the Revised Code and to amend 2 Section 221.40 of H.B.
Representatives Abrams, Willis, Brennan, Dovilla, Grim, Hall, T., Jarrells, Lampton, LaRe, Lett, Manning, Miller, J., Odioso, Oelslager, Ray, Robb Blasdel, Rogers, Russo, Sigrist, Troy, Williams, Young To amend sections 109.57, 109.573, 109.60, 2953.32, 1 and 5122.311 of the Revised Code and to amend 2 Section 221.40 of H.B.
(A)(1) The superintendent of the bureau of 11 criminal identification and investigation shall procure from 12 wherever procurable and file for record photographs, pictures, 13 descriptions, fingerprints, measurements, and other information 14 that may be pertinent of all persons who have been convicted of 15 committing within this state a felony, any crime constituting a 16 misdemeanor on the first offense and a felony on subsequent 17 offenses, or any misdemeanor described in division (A)(1)(a), 18 (A)(4)(a), or (A)(6)(a) of section 109.572 of the Revised Code, 19 or an offense for which the person was arrested, of all children 20 Sub.
(A)(1) The superintendent of the bureau of 11 criminal identification and investigation shall procure from 12 wherever procurable and file for record photographs, pictures, 13 descriptions, fingerprints, measurements, and other information 14 that may be pertinent of all persons who have been convicted of 15 committing within this state a felony, any crime constituting a 16 misdemeanor on the first offense and a felony on subsequent 17 offenses, or any misdemeanor described in division (A)(1)(a), 18 Sub.
689 Page 2 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee under eighteen years of age who have been adjudicated delinquent 21 children for committing within this state an act that would be a 22 felony or an offense of violence if committed by an adult or who 23 have been convicted of or pleaded guilty to committing within 24 this state a felony or an offense of violence, and of all well- 25 known and habitual criminals.
689 Page 2 As Passed by the House (A)(4)(a), or (A)(6)(a) of section 109.572 of the Revised Code, 19 or an offense for which the person was arrested, of all children 20 under eighteen years of age who have been adjudicated delinquent 21 children for committing within this state an act that would be a 22 felony or an offense of violence if committed by an adult or who 23 have been convicted of or pleaded guilty to committing within 24 this state a felony or an offense of violence, and of all well- 25 known and habitual criminals.
Fingerprints, photographs, or 42 other descriptive information of a child who is under eighteen 43 years of age, has not been arrested or otherwise taken into 44 custody for committing an act that would be a felony or an 45 offense of violence who is not in any other category of child 46 specified in this division, if committed by an adult, has not 47 been adjudicated a delinquent child for committing an act that 48 would be a felony or an offense of violence if committed by an 49 adult, has not been convicted of or pleaded guilty to committing 50 a felony or an offense of violence, and is not a child with 51 respect to whom there is probable cause to believe that the 52 Sub.
Fingerprints, photographs, or 42 other descriptive information of a child who is under eighteen 43 years of age, has not been arrested or otherwise taken into 44 custody for committing an act that would be a felony or an 45 offense of violence who is not in any other category of child 46 specified in this division, if committed by an adult, has not 47 been adjudicated a delinquent child for committing an act that 48 would be a felony or an offense of violence if committed by an 49 adult, has not been convicted of or pleaded guilty to committing 50 Sub.
689 Page 3 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee child may have committed an act that would be a felony or an 53 offense of violence if committed by an adult shall not be 54 procured by the superintendent or furnished by any person in 55 charge of any county, multicounty, municipal, municipal-county, 56 or multicounty-municipal jail or workhouse, community-based 57 correctional facility, halfway house, alternative residential 58 facility, or state correctional institution, except as 59 authorized in section 2151.313 of the Revised Code.
689 Page 3 As Passed by the House a felony or an offense of violence, and is not a child with 51 respect to whom there is probable cause to believe that the 52 child may have committed an act that would be a felony or an 53 offense of violence if committed by an adult shall not be 54 procured by the superintendent or furnished by any person in 55 charge of any county, multicounty, municipal, municipal-county, 56 or multicounty-municipal jail or workhouse, community-based 57 correctional facility, halfway house, alternative residential 58 facility, or state correctional institution, except as 59 authorized in section 2151.313 of the Revised Code.
81 (a) The incident tracking number contained on the standard 82 forms furnished by the superintendent pursuant to division (B) 83 Sub.
81 Sub.
689 Page 4 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee of this section assigned to the person or child at the time of 84 being fingerprinted;
689 Page 4 As Passed by the House (a) The incident tracking number contained on the standard 82 forms furnished by the superintendent pursuant to division (B) 83 of this section assigned to the person or child at the time of 84 being fingerprinted;
110 (3)(3)(a) The superintendent shall cooperate with and 111 assist sheriffs, chiefs of police, and other law enforcement 112 Sub.
110 Sub.
689 Page 5 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee officers in the establishment of a complete system of criminal 113 identification and in obtaining fingerprints and other means of 114 identification of all persons arrested on a charge of a felony, 115 any crime constituting a misdemeanor on the first offense and a 116 felony on subsequent offenses, or a misdemeanor described in 117 division (A)(1)(a), (A)(4)(a), or (A)(6)(a) of section 109.572 118 of the Revised Code and of all children under eighteen years of 119 age arrested or otherwise taken into custody for committing an 120 act that would be a felony or an offense of violence if 121 committed by an adult.
689 Page 5 As Passed by the House (3)(3)(a) The superintendent shall cooperate with and 111 assist sheriffs, chiefs of police, and other law enforcement 112 officers in the establishment of a complete system of criminal 113 identification and in obtaining fingerprints and other means of 114 identification of all persons arrested on a charge of a felony, 115 any crime constituting a misdemeanor on the first offense and a 116 felony on subsequent offenses, or a misdemeanor described in 117 division (A)(1)(a), (A)(4)(a), or (A)(6)(a) of section 109.572 118 of the Revised Code and of all children under eighteen years of 119 age arrested or otherwise taken into custody for committing an 120 act that would be a felony or an offense of violence if 121 committed by an adult.
126 (b) The superintendent also shall file for record the 127 fingerprint impressions of all persons confined in a county, 128 multicounty, municipal, municipal-county, or multicounty- 129 municipal jail or workhouse, community-based correctional 130 facility, halfway house, alternative residential facility, or 131 state correctional institution for the violation of state laws 132 and of all children under eighteen years of age who are confined 133 in a county, multicounty, municipal, municipal-county, or 134 multicounty-municipal jail or workhouse, community-based 135 correctional facility, halfway house, alternative residential 136 facility, or state correctional institution or in any facility 137 for delinquent children for committing an act that would be a 138 felony or an offense of violence if committed by an adult, and 139 any other information that the superintendent may receive from 140 law enforcement officials of the state and its political 141 subdivisions.
126 (b) The superintendent also shall file for record the 127 fingerprint impressions of all persons confined in a county, 128 multicounty, municipal, municipal-county, or multicounty- 129 municipal jail or workhouse, community-based correctional 130 facility, halfway house, alternative residential facility, or 131 state correctional institution for the violation of state laws 132 and of all children under eighteen years of age who are confined 133 in a county, multicounty, municipal, municipal-county, or 134 multicounty-municipal jail or workhouse, community-based 135 correctional facility, halfway house, alternative residential 136 facility, or state correctional institution or in any facility 137 for delinquent children for committing an act that would be a 138 felony or an offense of violence if committed by an adult, and 139 any other information that the superintendent may receive from 140 law enforcement officials of the state and its political 141 Sub.
142 (4) The superintendent shall carry out Chapter 2950.
of 143 Sub.
689 Page 6 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee the Revised Code with respect to the registration of persons who 144 are convicted of or plead guilty to a sexually oriented offense 145 or a child-victim oriented offense and with respect to all other 146 duties imposed on the bureau under that chapter.
689 Page 6 As Passed by the House subdivisions.
142 (4) The superintendent shall carry out Chapter 2950.
of 143 the Revised Code with respect to the registration of persons who 144 are convicted of or plead guilty to a sexually oriented offense 145 or a child-victim oriented offense and with respect to all other 146 duties imposed on the bureau under that chapter.
The standard forms that the 169 superintendent prepares pursuant to this division may be in a 170 tangible format, in an electronic format, or in both tangible 171 formats and electronic formats.
The standard forms that the 169 superintendent prepares pursuant to this division may be in a 170 tangible format, in an electronic format, or in both tangible 171 Sub.
172 (C)(1) The superintendent may operate a center for 173 Sub.
689 Page 7 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee electronic, automated, or other data processing for the storage 174 and retrieval of information, data, and statistics pertaining to 175 criminals and to children under eighteen years of age who are 176 adjudicated delinquent children for committing an act that would 177 be a felony or an offense of violence if committed by an adult, 178 criminal activity, crime prevention, law enforcement, and 179 criminal justice, and may establish and operate a statewide 180 communications network to be known as the Ohio law enforcement 181 gateway to gather and disseminate information, data, and 182 statistics for the use of law enforcement agencies and for other 183 uses specified in this division.
689 Page 7 As Passed by the House formats and electronic formats.
172 (C)(1) The superintendent may operate a center for 173 electronic, automated, or other data processing for the storage 174 and retrieval of information, data, and statistics pertaining to 175 criminals and to children under eighteen years of age who are 176 adjudicated delinquent children for committing an act that would 177 be a felony or an offense of violence if committed by an adult, 178 criminal activity, crime prevention, law enforcement, and 179 criminal justice, and may establish and operate a statewide 180 communications network to be known as the Ohio law enforcement 181 gateway to gather and disseminate information, data, and 182 statistics for the use of law enforcement agencies and for other 183 uses specified in this division.
202 (3) In addition to any other authorized use of 203 information, data, and statistics of the nature described in 204 Sub.
202 Sub.
689 Page 8 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee division (C)(1) of this section, the superintendent or the 205 superintendent's designee may provide and exchange the 206 information, data, and statistics pursuant to the national crime 207 prevention and privacy compact as described in division (A)(5) 208 of this section.
689 Page 8 As Passed by the House (3) In addition to any other authorized use of 203 information, data, and statistics of the nature described in 204 division (C)(1) of this section, the superintendent or the 205 superintendent's designee may provide and exchange the 206 information, data, and statistics pursuant to the national crime 207 prevention and privacy compact as described in division (A)(5) 208 of this section.
229 The attorney general may appoint a steering committee to 230 advise the attorney general in the operation of the Ohio law 231 enforcement gateway that is comprised of persons who are 232 representatives of the criminal justice agencies in this state 233 that use the Ohio law enforcement gateway and is chaired by the 234 Sub.
229 The attorney general may appoint a steering committee to 230 advise the attorney general in the operation of the Ohio law 231 enforcement gateway that is comprised of persons who are 232 Sub.
689 Page 9 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee superintendent or the superintendent's designee.
689 Page 9 As Passed by the House representatives of the criminal justice agencies in this state 233 that use the Ohio law enforcement gateway and is chaired by the 234 superintendent or the superintendent's designee.
If a temporary 257 employment service submits a request for a determination of 258 whether a person the service plans to refer to an employment 259 position has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to an offense 260 listed or described in division (A)(1), (2), or (3) of section 261 109.572 of the Revised Code, the request shall be treated as a 262 single request and only one fee shall be charged.
If a temporary 257 employment service submits a request for a determination of 258 whether a person the service plans to refer to an employment 259 position has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to an offense 260 listed or described in division (A)(1), (2), or (3) of section 261 Sub.
263 Sub.
689 Page 10 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee (2) Except as otherwise provided in this division or 264 division (E)(3) or (4) of this section, a rule adopted under 265 division (E)(1) of this section may provide only for the release 266 of information gathered pursuant to division (A) of this section 267 that relates to the conviction of a person, or a person's plea 268 of guilty to, a criminal offense or to the arrest of a person as 269 provided in division (E)(3) of this section.
689 Page 10 As Passed by the House 109.572 of the Revised Code, the request shall be treated as a 262 single request and only one fee shall be charged.
263 (2) Except as otherwise provided in this division or 264 division (E)(3) or (4) of this section, a rule adopted under 265 division (E)(1) of this section may provide only for the release 266 of information gathered pursuant to division (A) of this section 267 that relates to the conviction of a person, or a person's plea 268 of guilty to, a criminal offense or to the arrest of a person as 269 provided in division (E)(3) of this section.
284 (b) The adjudication or conviction was for a sexually 285 oriented offense, the juvenile court was required to classify 286 the child a juvenile offender registrant for that offense under 287 section 2152.82, 2152.83, or 2152.86 of the Revised Code, that 288 classification has not been removed, and the records of the 289 adjudication or conviction have not been sealed or expunged 290 pursuant to sections 2151.355 to 2151.358 or sealed or expunged 291 pursuant to section 2953.32 of the Revised Code.
284 (b) The adjudication or conviction was for a sexually 285 oriented offense, the juvenile court was required to classify 286 the child a juvenile offender registrant for that offense under 287 section 2152.82, 2152.83, or 2152.86 of the Revised Code, that 288 classification has not been removed, and the records of the 289 adjudication or conviction have not been sealed or expunged 290 pursuant to sections 2151.355 to 2151.358 or sealed or expunged 291 Sub.
292 (3) A rule adopted under division (E)(1) of this section 293 Sub.
689 Page 11 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee may provide for the release of information gathered pursuant to 294 division (A) of this section that relates to the arrest of a 295 person who is eighteen years of age or older when the person has 296 not been convicted as a result of that arrest if any of the 297 following applies:
689 Page 11 As Passed by the House pursuant to section 2953.32 of the Revised Code.
292 (3) A rule adopted under division (E)(1) of this section 293 may provide for the release of information gathered pursuant to 294 division (A) of this section that relates to the arrest of a 295 person who is eighteen years of age or older when the person has 296 not been convicted as a result of that arrest if any of the 297 following applies:
In the case of an adjudication for a violation of 317 the terms of community control or supervised release, the five- 318 year period shall be calculated from the date of the 319 adjudication to which the community control or supervised 320 release pertains.
In the case of an adjudication for a violation of 317 the terms of community control or supervised release, the five- 318 year period shall be calculated from the date of the 319 adjudication to which the community control or supervised 320 Sub.
321 (F)(1) As used in division (F)(2) of this section, "head 322 Sub.
689 Page 12 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee start agency" means an entity in this state that has been 323 approved to be an agency for purposes of subchapter II of the 324 "Community Economic Development Act," 95 Stat.
689 Page 12 As Passed by the House release pertains.
321 (F)(1) As used in division (F)(2) of this section, "head 322 start agency" means an entity in this state that has been 323 approved to be an agency for purposes of subchapter II of the 324 "Community Economic Development Act," 95 Stat.
or an 349 employer described in division (J)(2) of section 3327.10 of the 350 Revised Code may request that the superintendent of the bureau 351 investigate and determine, with respect to any individual who 352 has applied for employment in any position after October 2, 353 Sub.
or an 349 employer described in division (J)(2) of section 3327.10 of the 350 Revised Code may request that the superintendent of the bureau 351 Sub.
689 Page 13 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee 1989, or any individual wishing to apply for employment with a 354 board of education may request, with regard to the individual, 355 whether the bureau has any information gathered under division 356 (A) of this section that pertains to that individual.
689 Page 13 As Passed by the House investigate and determine, with respect to any individual who 352 has applied for employment in any position after October 2, 353 1989, or any individual wishing to apply for employment with a 354 board of education may request, with regard to the individual, 355 whether the bureau has any information gathered under division 356 (A) of this section that pertains to that individual.
377 (b) When a board of education or a registered private 378 provider is required to receive information under this section 379 as a prerequisite to employment of an individual pursuant to 380 division (C) of section 3310.58 or section 3319.39 of the 381 Revised Code, it may accept a certified copy of records that 382 were issued by the bureau of criminal identification and 383 investigation and that are presented by an individual applying 384 Sub.
377 (b) When a board of education or a registered private 378 provider is required to receive information under this section 379 as a prerequisite to employment of an individual pursuant to 380 division (C) of section 3310.58 or section 3319.39 of the 381 Revised Code, it may accept a certified copy of records that 382 Sub.
689 Page 14 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee for employment with the district in lieu of requesting that 385 information itself.
689 Page 14 As Passed by the House were issued by the bureau of criminal identification and 383 investigation and that are presented by an individual applying 384 for employment with the district in lieu of requesting that 385 information itself.
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409 (4) When the superintendent of the bureau receives a 410 request for information under section 3319.291 of the Revised 411 Code, the superintendent shall proceed as if the request has 412 been received from a school district board of education and 413 shall comply with divisions (F)(2)(a) and (c) of this section.
409 (4) When the superintendent of the bureau receives a 410 request for information under section 3319.291 of the Revised 411 Code, the superintendent shall proceed as if the request has 412 Sub.
414 Sub.
689 Page 15 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee (G) In addition to or in conjunction with any request that 415 is required to be made under section 3712.09, 3721.121, or 416 3740.11 of the Revised Code with respect to an individual who 417 has applied for employment in a position that involves providing 418 direct care to an older adult or adult resident, the chief 419 administrator of a home health agency, hospice care program, 420 home licensed under Chapter 3721.
689 Page 15 As Passed by the House been received from a school district board of education and 413 shall comply with divisions (F)(2)(a) and (c) of this section.
414 (G) In addition to or in conjunction with any request that 415 is required to be made under section 3712.09, 3721.121, or 416 3740.11 of the Revised Code with respect to an individual who 417 has applied for employment in a position that involves providing 418 direct care to an older adult or adult resident, the chief 419 administrator of a home health agency, hospice care program, 420 home licensed under Chapter 3721.
443 In addition to or in conjunction with any request that is 444 required to be made under section 173.38 of the Revised Code 445 Sub.
443 Sub.
689 Page 16 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee with respect to an individual who has applied for employment in 446 a direct-care position, the chief administrator of a provider, 447 as defined in section 173.39 of the Revised Code, may request 448 that the superintendent investigate and determine, with respect 449 to any individual who has applied for employment in a position 450 that is not a direct-care position, whether the bureau has any 451 information gathered under division (A) of this section that 452 pertains to that applicant.
689 Page 16 As Passed by the House In addition to or in conjunction with any request that is 444 required to be made under section 173.38 of the Revised Code 445 with respect to an individual who has applied for employment in 446 a direct-care position, the chief administrator of a provider, 447 as defined in section 173.39 of the Revised Code, may request 448 that the superintendent investigate and determine, with respect 449 to any individual who has applied for employment in a position 450 that is not a direct-care position, whether the bureau has any 451 information gathered under division (A) of this section that 452 pertains to that applicant.
Within 473 thirty days of the date a request is received, subject to 474 division (E)(2) of this section, the superintendent shall send 475 to the requester a report of any information determined to 476 Sub.
Within 473 thirty days of the date a request is received, subject to 474 Sub.
689 Page 17 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee exist, including information contained in records that have been 477 sealed under section 2953.32 of the Revised Code, and, within 478 thirty days of its receipt, shall send the requester a report of 479 any information received from the federal bureau of 480 investigation, other than information the dissemination of which 481 is prohibited by federal law.
689 Page 17 As Passed by the House division (E)(2) of this section, the superintendent shall send 475 to the requester a report of any information determined to 476 exist, including information contained in records that have been 477 sealed under section 2953.32 of the Revised Code, and, within 478 thirty days of its receipt, shall send the requester a report of 479 any information received from the federal bureau of 480 investigation, other than information the dissemination of which 481 is prohibited by federal law.
502 (1) "DNA" means human deoxyribonucleic acid.
502 Sub.
503 (2) "DNA analysis" means a laboratory analysis of a DNA 504 Sub.
689 Page 18 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee specimen to identify DNA characteristics and to create a DNA 505 record.
689 Page 18 As Passed by the House (1) "DNA" means human deoxyribonucleic acid.
503 (2) "DNA analysis" means a laboratory analysis of a DNA 504 specimen to identify DNA characteristics and to create a DNA 505 record.
527 (8) "Law enforcement agency" means a police department, 528 the office of a sheriff, the state highway patrol, a county 529 prosecuting attorney, or a federal, state, or local governmental 530 body that enforces criminal laws and that has employees who have 531 a statutory power of arrest.
527 (8) "Law enforcement agency" means a police department, 528 the office of a sheriff, the state highway patrol, a county 529 prosecuting attorney, or a federal, state, or local governmental 530 body that enforces criminal laws and that has employees who have 531 Sub.
532 (9) "Administration of criminal justice" means the 533 Sub.
689 Page 19 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee performance of detection, apprehension, detention, pretrial 534 release, post-trial release, prosecution, adjudication, 535 correctional supervision, or rehabilitation of accused persons 536 or criminal offenders.
689 Page 19 As Passed by the House a statutory power of arrest.
532 (9) "Administration of criminal justice" means the 533 performance of detection, apprehension, detention, pretrial 534 release, post-trial release, prosecution, adjudication, 535 correctional supervision, or rehabilitation of accused persons 536 or criminal offenders.
558 (b) The bureau shall disclose pursuant to a court order 559 issued under section 3111.09 of the Revised Code in any action 560 to determine paternity any information necessary to determine 561 Sub.
558 (b) The bureau shall disclose pursuant to a court order 559 Sub.
689 Page 20 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee the existence of a parent and child relationship in an action 562 brought under sections 3111.01 to 3111.18 of the Revised Code.
689 Page 20 As Passed by the House issued under section 3111.09 of the Revised Code in any action 560 to determine paternity any information necessary to determine 561 the existence of a parent and child relationship in an action 562 brought under sections 3111.01 to 3111.18 of the Revised Code.
582 (c) If the DNA specimen submitted pursuant to division (B) 583 (3)(a) of this section is collected by withdrawing blood from 584 the person or a similarly invasive procedure, a physician, 585 registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, duly licensed 586 clinical laboratory technician, or other qualified medical 587 practitioner shall conduct the collection procedure for the DNA 588 specimen submitted pursuant to division (B)(3)(a) of this 589 section and shall collect the DNA specimen in a medically 590 Sub.
582 (c) If the DNA specimen submitted pursuant to division (B) 583 (3)(a) of this section is collected by withdrawing blood from 584 the person or a similarly invasive procedure, a physician, 585 registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, duly licensed 586 clinical laboratory technician, or other qualified medical 587 practitioner shall conduct the collection procedure for the DNA 588 Sub.
689 Page 21 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee approved manner.
689 Page 21 As Passed by the House specimen submitted pursuant to division (B)(3)(a) of this 589 section and shall collect the DNA specimen in a medically 590 approved manner.
616 (5) The bureau of criminal identification and 617 investigation may enter into a contract with a qualified public 618 or private laboratory to perform DNA analyses, DNA specimen 619 maintenance, preservation, and storage, DNA record keeping, and 620 Sub.
616 (5) The bureau of criminal identification and 617 investigation may enter into a contract with a qualified public 618 Sub.
689 Page 22 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee other duties required of the bureau under this section.
689 Page 22 As Passed by the House or private laboratory to perform DNA analyses, DNA specimen 619 maintenance, preservation, and storage, DNA record keeping, and 620 other duties required of the bureau under this section.
643 (E) DNA records, DNA specimens, fingerprints, and 644 photographs that the bureau of criminal identification and 645 investigation receives pursuant to this section and sections 646 313.08, 2152.74, 2901.07, and 2933.82 of the Revised Code and 647 personal identification information attached to a DNA record are 648 not public records under section 149.43 of the Revised Code.
643 (E) DNA records, DNA specimens, fingerprints, and 644 photographs that the bureau of criminal identification and 645 investigation receives pursuant to this section and sections 646 313.08, 2152.74, 2901.07, and 2933.82 of the Revised Code and 647 personal identification information attached to a DNA record are 648 Sub.
649 (F) The bureau of criminal identification and 650 Sub.
689 Page 23 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee investigation may charge a reasonable fee for providing 651 information pursuant to this section to any law enforcement 652 agency located in another state.
689 Page 23 As Passed by the House not public records under section 149.43 of the Revised Code.
649 (F) The bureau of criminal identification and 650 investigation may charge a reasonable fee for providing 651 information pursuant to this section to any law enforcement 652 agency located in another state.
676 (5) The creation, maintenance, and operation of the 677 unidentified person database;
676 Sub.
678 Sub.
689 Page 24 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee (6) The use and dissemination of information from the 679 unidentified person database;
689 Page 24 As Passed by the House (5) The creation, maintenance, and operation of the 677 unidentified person database;
678 (6) The use and dissemination of information from the 679 unidentified person database;
The state 699 DNA laboratory and any laboratory under contract with the bureau 700 to perform DNA analyses shall consider the period of time 701 remaining under section 2901.13 of the Revised Code for 702 commencing the prosecution of a criminal offense related to the 703 DNA specimens as well as other relevant factors in prioritizing 704 DNA analysis of the DNA specimens forwarded by law enforcement 705 agencies pursuant to division (B)(2)(a) or (b) of section 706 2933.82 of the Revised Code.
The state 699 DNA laboratory and any laboratory under contract with the bureau 700 to perform DNA analyses shall consider the period of time 701 remaining under section 2901.13 of the Revised Code for 702 commencing the prosecution of a criminal offense related to the 703 DNA specimens as well as other relevant factors in prioritizing 704 DNA analysis of the DNA specimens forwarded by law enforcement 705 Sub.
707 Sub.
689 Page 25 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee (J) The attorney general may develop procedures for 708 entering into the national DNA index system the DNA records 709 submitted pursuant to division (B)(1) of section 2901.07 of the 710 Revised Code.
689 Page 25 As Passed by the House agencies pursuant to division (B)(2)(a) or (b) of section 706 2933.82 of the Revised Code.
707 (J) The attorney general may develop procedures for 708 entering into the national DNA index system the DNA records 709 submitted pursuant to division (B)(1) of section 2901.07 of the 710 Revised Code.
735 (b) If a case for a person or child whose fingerprints 736 were taken is sent directly to a grand jury for indictment and 737 no charges are brought, the prosecuting authority to whom the 738 Sub.
735 Sub.
689 Page 26 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee case was referred shall notify the sheriff or chief of police, 739 and the sheriff or chief of police shall notify the bureau that 740 no charges were brought against the person or child.
689 Page 26 As Passed by the House (b) If a case for a person or child whose fingerprints 736 were taken is sent directly to a grand jury for indictment and 737 no charges are brought, the prosecuting authority to whom the 738 case was referred shall notify the sheriff or chief of police, 739 and the sheriff or chief of police shall notify the bureau that 740 no charges were brought against the person or child.
758 (2) Except as provided in division (B) of this section, if 759 a person or child has not been arrested and first appears before 760 a court or magistrate in response to a summons, or if a sheriff 761 or chief of police has not taken, or caused to be taken, a 762 person's or child's fingerprints in accordance with division (A) 763 (1) of this section by the time of the arraignment or first 764 appearance of the person or child, the court shall take the 765 person's or child's fingerprints or shall order the person or 766 child to appear before the sheriff or , chief of police, a 767 designee of the sheriff or chief of police, or an individual 768 under the authority of the court and designated by the court to 769 Sub.
758 (2) Except as provided in division (B) of this section, if 759 a person or child has not been arrested and first appears before 760 a court or magistrate in response to a summons, or if a sheriff 761 or chief of police has not taken, or caused to be taken, a 762 person's or child's fingerprints in accordance with division (A) 763 (1) of this section by the time of the arraignment or first 764 appearance of the person or child, the court shall take the 765 person's or child's fingerprints or shall order the person or 766 Sub.
689 Page 27 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee take and submit fingerprints, within twenty-four hours to have 770 the person's or child's fingerprints taken.
689 Page 27 As Passed by the House child to appear before the sheriff or , chief of police, a 767 designee of the sheriff or chief of police, or an individual 768 under the authority of the court and designated by the court to 769 take and submit fingerprints, within twenty-four hours to have 770 the person's or child's fingerprints taken.
If the person or child 792 was not fingerprinted for the original arrest or court 793 appearance upon which the sentence or adjudication is based, the 794 court shall take the person's or child's fingerprints or shall 795 order the person or child to appear before the sheriff or, chief 796 of police within twenty-four hours, a designee of the sheriff or 797 chief of police, or an individual under the authority of the 798 court and designated by the court to take and submit 799 fingerprints to have the person's or child's fingerprints taken 800 Sub.
If the person or child 792 was not fingerprinted for the original arrest or court 793 appearance upon which the sentence or adjudication is based, the 794 court shall take the person's or child's fingerprints or shall 795 order the person or child to appear before the sheriff or, chief 796 of police within twenty-four hours, a designee of the sheriff or 797 Sub.
689 Page 28 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee at any time before sentencing or adjudication.
689 Page 28 As Passed by the House chief of police, or an individual under the authority of the 798 court and designated by the court to take and submit 799 fingerprints to have the person's or child's fingerprints taken 800 at any time before sentencing or adjudication.
823 (4) If a person or child is in the custody of a law 824 enforcement agency or a detention facility, as defined in 825 section 2921.01 of the Revised Code, and the chief law 826 enforcement officer or chief administrative officer of the 827 detention facility discovers that a warrant has been issued or a 828 bill of information, indictment, or complaint, including 829 offenses that occur while the person or child is in detention, 830 has been filed alleging the person or child to have committed an 831 Sub.
823 (4) If a person or child is in the custody of a law 824 enforcement agency or a detention facility, as defined in 825 section 2921.01 of the Revised Code, and the chief law 826 enforcement officer or chief administrative officer of the 827 detention facility discovers that a warrant has been issued or a 828 Sub.
689 Page 29 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee offense or act other than the offense or act for which the 832 person or child is in custody, and the other alleged offense or 833 act is one for which fingerprints are to be taken pursuant to 834 division (A)(1) of this section, the law enforcement agency or 835 detention facility shall take the fingerprints of the person or 836 child, or cause the fingerprints to be taken, according to the 837 fingerprint system of identification on in the forms furnished 838 form and manner prescribed by the superintendent of the bureau 839 of criminal identification and investigation and immediately 840 electronically forward copies of the completed forms in the 841 manner prescribed by the superintendent of the bureau, any other 842 description that may be required, and the history of the offense 843 committed to the bureau to be classified and filed and to the 844 clerk of the court that issued the warrant, indictment, or 845 complaint, or with which the bill of information was filed, and 846 submit to the clerk of the court hearing the case, if different 847 from the issuing court.
689 Page 29 As Passed by the House bill of information, indictment, or complaint, including 829 offenses that occur while the person or child is in detention, 830 has been filed alleging the person or child to have committed an 831 offense or act other than the offense or act for which the 832 person or child is in custody, and the other alleged offense or 833 act is one for which fingerprints are to be taken pursuant to 834 division (A)(1) of this section, the law enforcement agency or 835 detention facility shall take the fingerprints of the person or 836 child, or cause the fingerprints to be taken, according to the 837 fingerprint system of identification on in the forms furnished 838 form and manner prescribed by the superintendent of the bureau 839 of criminal identification and investigation and immediately 840 electronically forward copies of the completed forms in the 841 manner prescribed by the superintendent of the bureau, any other 842 description that may be required, and the history of the offense 843 committed to the bureau to be classified and filed and to the 844 clerk of the court that issued the warrant, indictment, or 845 complaint, or with which the bill of information was filed, and 846 submit to the clerk of the court hearing the case, if different 847 from the issuing court.
856 (b) If no charges are filed or a person is otherwise 857 released or dismissed after being fingerprinted and those 858 fingerprints have been forwarded to the bureau of criminal 859 identification and investigation, the sheriffs of the several 860 counties and the chiefs of police of cities shall notify the 861 bureau that no charges were filed or the person was otherwise 862 Sub.
856 (b) If no charges are filed or a person is otherwise 857 released or dismissed after being fingerprinted and those 858 fingerprints have been forwarded to the bureau of criminal 859 Sub.
689 Page 30 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee released and the bureau shall note that status in connection to 863 the fingerprint record.
689 Page 30 As Passed by the House identification and investigation, the sheriffs of the several 860 counties and the chiefs of police of cities shall notify the 861 bureau that no charges were filed or the person was otherwise 862 released and the bureau shall note that status in connection to 863 the fingerprint record.
874 (6) The superintendent shall compare the description 875 received with those already on file in the bureau, and, if the 876 superintendent finds that the person arrested or taken into 877 custody has a criminal record or a record as a delinquent child 878 for having committed an act that would be a felony or an offense 879 of violence if committed by an adult or is a fugitive from 880 justice or wanted by any jurisdiction in this or another state, 881 the United States, or a foreign country for any offense, the 882 superintendent at once shall inform the arresting officer, the 883 officer taking the person into custody, or the chief 884 administrative officer of the county, multicounty, municipal, 885 municipal-county, or multicounty-municipal jail or workhouse, 886 community-based correctional facility, halfway house, 887 alternative residential facility, or state correctional 888 institution in which the person or child is in custody of that 889 fact and give appropriate notice to the proper authorities in 890 the jurisdiction in which the person is wanted, or, if that 891 jurisdiction is a foreign country, give appropriate notice to 892 federal authorities for transmission to the foreign country.
874 (6) The superintendent shall compare the description 875 received with those already on file in the bureau, and, if the 876 superintendent finds that the person arrested or taken into 877 custody has a criminal record or a record as a delinquent child 878 for having committed an act that would be a felony or an offense 879 of violence if committed by an adult or is a fugitive from 880 justice or wanted by any jurisdiction in this or another state, 881 the United States, or a foreign country for any offense, the 882 superintendent at once shall inform the arresting officer, the 883 officer taking the person into custody, or the chief 884 administrative officer of the county, multicounty, municipal, 885 municipal-county, or multicounty-municipal jail or workhouse, 886 community-based correctional facility, halfway house, 887 alternative residential facility, or state correctional 888 institution in which the person or child is in custody of that 889 fact and give appropriate notice to the proper authorities in 890 Sub.
The 893 Sub.
689 Page 31 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee names, under which each person whose identification is filed is 894 known, shall be alphabetically indexed by the superintendent.
689 Page 31 As Passed by the House the jurisdiction in which the person is wanted, or, if that 891 jurisdiction is a foreign country, give appropriate notice to 892 federal authorities for transmission to the foreign country.
The 893 names, under which each person whose identification is filed is 894 known, shall be alphabetically indexed by the superintendent.
920 (2) Each law enforcement agency that, in any calendar 921 year, arrests any person for a violation of section 2925.04 of 922 Sub.
920 Sub.
689 Page 32 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee the Revised Code that is based on the manufacture of 923 methamphetamine or a methamphetamine product, a violation of 924 section 2925.041 of the Revised Code that is based on the 925 possession of chemicals sufficient to produce methamphetamine or 926 a methamphetamine product, or a violation of any other provision 927 of Chapter 2925.
689 Page 32 As Passed by the House (2) Each law enforcement agency that, in any calendar 921 year, arrests any person for a violation of section 2925.04 of 922 the Revised Code that is based on the manufacture of 923 methamphetamine or a methamphetamine product, a violation of 924 section 2925.041 of the Revised Code that is based on the 925 possession of chemicals sufficient to produce methamphetamine or 926 a methamphetamine product, or a violation of any other provision 927 of Chapter 2925.
The 949 annual report in the possession of the bureau and the 950 information it contains are public records for the purpose of 951 section 149.43 of the Revised Code.
The 949 annual report in the possession of the bureau and the 950 information it contains are public records for the purpose of 951 Sub.
952 (3) The annual report prepared and filed by a law 953 Sub.
689 Page 33 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee enforcement agency under division (C)(2) of this section shall 954 contain all of the following information for the calendar year 955 covered by the report:
689 Page 33 As Passed by the House section 149.43 of the Revised Code.
952 (3) The annual report prepared and filed by a law 953 enforcement agency under division (C)(2) of this section shall 954 contain all of the following information for the calendar year 955 covered by the report:
976 (4) The superintendent of the bureau of criminal 977 identification and investigation shall prepare and furnish to 978 each law enforcement agency in this state standard forms for 979 making the annual reports required by division (C)(2) of this 980 section.
976 (4) The superintendent of the bureau of criminal 977 identification and investigation shall prepare and furnish to 978 each law enforcement agency in this state standard forms for 979 making the annual reports required by division (C)(2) of this 980 Sub.
The standard forms that the superintendent prepares 981 pursuant to this division may be in a tangible format, in an 982 electronic format, or in both a tangible format and an 983 Sub.
689 Page 34 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee electronic format.
689 Page 34 As Passed by the House section.
The standard forms that the superintendent prepares 981 pursuant to this division may be in a tangible format, in an 982 electronic format, or in both a tangible format and an 983 electronic format.
1008 (g) Convictions for a violation of section 2919.25 of the 1009 Revised Code that is a misdemeanor of the first or second degree 1010 or convictions for a violation of a municipal ordinance that is 1011 Sub.
1008 Sub.
689 Page 35 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee substantially similar to that section;
689 Page 35 As Passed by the House (g) Convictions for a violation of section 2919.25 of the 1009 Revised Code that is a misdemeanor of the first or second degree 1010 or convictions for a violation of a municipal ordinance that is 1011 substantially similar to that section;
1032 (b) When two or three convictions result from the same 1033 indictment, information, or complaint, from the same plea of 1034 guilty, or from the same official proceeding, and result from 1035 related criminal acts that were committed within a three-month 1036 period but do not result from the same act or from offenses 1037 committed at the same time, they shall be counted as one 1038 conviction, provided that a court may decide as provided in 1039 division (D)(1)(i) of this section that it is not in the public 1040 Sub.
1032 (b) When two or three convictions result from the same 1033 indictment, information, or complaint, from the same plea of 1034 guilty, or from the same official proceeding, and result from 1035 related criminal acts that were committed within a three-month 1036 period but do not result from the same act or from offenses 1037 Sub.
689 Page 36 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee interest for the two or three convictions to be counted as one 1041 conviction.
689 Page 36 As Passed by the House committed at the same time, they shall be counted as one 1038 conviction, provided that a court may decide as provided in 1039 division (D)(1)(i) of this section that it is not in the public 1040 interest for the two or three convictions to be counted as one 1041 conviction.
1066 (iii) At the expiration of seven years after the 1067 offender's final discharge if the record includes one or more 1068 convictions of soliciting improper compensation in violation of 1069 Sub.
1066 Sub.
689 Page 37 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee section 2921.43 of the Revised Code;
689 Page 37 As Passed by the House (iii) At the expiration of seven years after the 1067 offender's final discharge if the record includes one or more 1068 convictions of soliciting improper compensation in violation of 1069 section 2921.43 of the Revised Code;
1092 (2) Any person who has been arrested for any misdemeanor 1093 offense and who has effected a bail forfeiture for the offense 1094 charged may apply to the court in which the misdemeanor criminal 1095 case was pending when bail was forfeited for the sealing or 1096 expungement of the record of the case that pertains to the 1097 charge.
1092 (2) Any person who has been arrested for any misdemeanor 1093 offense and who has effected a bail forfeiture for the offense 1094 charged may apply to the court in which the misdemeanor criminal 1095 Sub.
Except as provided in section 2953.61 of the Revised 1098 Sub.
689 Page 38 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee Code, the application may be filed at whichever of the following 1099 times is applicable regarding the offense:
689 Page 38 As Passed by the House case was pending when bail was forfeited for the sealing or 1096 expungement of the record of the case that pertains to the 1097 charge.
Except as provided in section 2953.61 of the Revised 1098 Code, the application may be filed at whichever of the following 1099 times is applicable regarding the offense:
The court shall hold the hearing not less 1124 than forty-five days and not more than ninety days from the date 1125 of the filing of the application, unless the delay is caused by 1126 the applicant.
The court shall hold the hearing not less 1124 Sub.
The prosecutor may object to the granting of the 1127 Sub.
689 Page 39 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee application by filing a written objection with the court not 1128 later than thirty days prior to the date set for the hearing.
689 Page 39 As Passed by the House than forty-five days and not more than ninety days from the date 1125 of the filing of the application, unless the delay is caused by 1126 the applicant.
The prosecutor may object to the granting of the 1127 application by filing a written objection with the court not 1128 later than thirty days prior to the date set for the hearing.
1155 (a) Determine whether the applicant is pursuing sealing or 1156 expunging a conviction of an offense that is prohibited under 1157 division (A) of this section or whether the forfeiture of bail 1158 Sub.
1155 Sub.
689 Page 40 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee was agreed to by the applicant and the prosecutor in the case, 1159 and determine whether the application was made at the time 1160 specified in division (B)(1)(a) or (b) or division (B)(2)(a) or 1161 (b) of this section that is applicable with respect to the 1162 application and the subject offense;
689 Page 40 As Passed by the House (a) Determine whether the applicant is pursuing sealing or 1156 expunging a conviction of an offense that is prohibited under 1157 division (A) of this section or whether the forfeiture of bail 1158 was agreed to by the applicant and the prosecutor in the case, 1159 and determine whether the application was made at the time 1160 specified in division (B)(1)(a) or (b) or division (B)(2)(a) or 1161 (b) of this section that is applicable with respect to the 1162 application and the subject offense;
In 1184 making the determination, the court may consider all of the 1185 following:
In 1184 Sub.
1186 Sub.
689 Page 41 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee (i) The age of the offender;
689 Page 41 As Passed by the House making the determination, the court may consider all of the 1185 following:
1186 (i) The age of the offender;
1208 (2) If the court determines, after complying with division 1209 (D)(1) of this section, that the offender is not pursuing 1210 sealing or expunging a conviction of an offense that is 1211 prohibited under division (A) of this section or that the 1212 forfeiture of bail was agreed to by the applicant and the 1213 prosecutor in the case, that the application was made at the 1214 time specified in division (B)(1)(a) or (b) or division (B)(2) 1215 Sub.
1208 (2) If the court determines, after complying with division 1209 (D)(1) of this section, that the offender is not pursuing 1210 sealing or expunging a conviction of an offense that is 1211 prohibited under division (A) of this section or that the 1212 forfeiture of bail was agreed to by the applicant and the 1213 Sub.
689 Page 42 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee (a) or (b) of this section that is applicable with respect to 1216 the application and the subject offense, that no criminal 1217 proceeding is pending against the applicant, that the interests 1218 of the applicant in having the records pertaining to the 1219 applicant's conviction or bail forfeiture sealed or expunged are 1220 not outweighed by any legitimate governmental needs to maintain 1221 those records, and that the rehabilitation of the applicant has 1222 been attained to the satisfaction of the court, both of the 1223 following apply:
689 Page 42 As Passed by the House prosecutor in the case, that the application was made at the 1214 time specified in division (B)(1)(a) or (b) or division (B)(2) 1215 (a) or (b) of this section that is applicable with respect to 1216 the application and the subject offense, that no criminal 1217 proceeding is pending against the applicant, that the interests 1218 of the applicant in having the records pertaining to the 1219 applicant's conviction or bail forfeiture sealed or expunged are 1220 not outweighed by any legitimate governmental needs to maintain 1221 those records, and that the rehabilitation of the applicant has 1222 been attained to the satisfaction of the court, both of the 1223 following apply:
1244 (3) An applicant may request the sealing or expungement of 1245 Sub.
1244 Sub.
689 Page 43 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee the records of more than one case in a single application under 1246 this section.
689 Page 43 As Passed by the House (3) An applicant may request the sealing or expungement of 1245 the records of more than one case in a single application under 1246 this section.
1272 (b) If the applicant was not fingerprinted at the time of 1273 arrest or under section 109.60 of the Revised Code, or the 1274 record of the applicant's fingerprints was not provided to the 1275 Sub.
1272 (b) If the applicant was not fingerprinted at the time of 1273 arrest or under section 109.60 of the Revised Code, or the 1274 Sub.
689 Page 44 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee court under division (C) of this section, but fingerprinting was 1276 required for the offense, take the applicant's fingerprints or 1277 order the applicant to appear before a sheriff or a chief of 1278 police to have the applicant's fingerprints taken, prior to the 1279 record sealing, according to the fingerprint system of 1280 identification on in the forms furnished form and manner 1281 prescribed by the superintendent of the bureau of criminal 1282 identification and investigation.
689 Page 44 As Passed by the House record of the applicant's fingerprints was not provided to the 1275 court under division (C) of this section, but fingerprinting was 1276 required for the offense, take the applicant's fingerprints or 1277 order the applicant to appear before a sheriff or a chief of 1278 police to have the applicant's fingerprints taken, prior to the 1279 record sealing, according to the fingerprint system of 1280 identification on in the forms furnished form and manner 1281 prescribed by the superintendent of the bureau of criminal 1282 identification and investigation.
1303 When any other entity other than the bureau of criminal 1304 identification and investigation receives notice from a court 1305 Sub.
1303 When any other entity other than the bureau of criminal 1304 Sub.
689 Page 45 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee that the record of a conviction or bail forfeiture has been 1306 expunged under this section, the entity shall destroy, delete, 1307 and erase the record as appropriate for the record's physical or 1308 electronic form or characteristic so that the record is 1309 permanently irretrievable.
689 Page 45 As Passed by the House identification and investigation receives notice from a court 1305 that the record of a conviction or bail forfeiture has been 1306 expunged under this section, the entity shall destroy, delete, 1307 and erase the record as appropriate for the record's physical or 1308 electronic form or characteristic so that the record is 1309 permanently irretrievable.
of the Revised Code, shall prescribe and make available to 1333 all probate judges and all chief clinical officers a form to be 1334 used by them for the purpose of the form and manner for making 1335 Sub.
of the Revised Code, shall prescribe and make available to 1333 all probate judges and all chief clinical officers a form to be 1334 Sub.
689 Page 46 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee the notifications required by division (A) of this section.
689 Page 46 As Passed by the House used by them for the purpose of the form and manner for making 1335 the notifications required by division (A) of this section.
The reestablished encumbrance amounts are hereby 1363 appropriated.
The reestablished encumbrance amounts are hereby 1363 Sub.
1364 Sub.
689 Page 47 As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee On July 1, 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter, the 1365 Administrative Director of the Supreme Court of Ohio and the 1366 Attorney General, or their designees, shall facilitate the 1367 transfer of management and administration of any outstanding 1368 grants and all necessary program records or files from the 1369 Supreme Court to the Attorney General.
689 Page 47 As Passed by the House appropriated.
1364 On July 1, 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter, the 1365 Administrative Director of the Supreme Court of Ohio and the 1366 Attorney General, or their designees, shall facilitate the 1367 transfer of management and administration of any outstanding 1368 grants and all necessary program records or files from the 1369 Supreme Court to the Attorney General.
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Passed 10 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 7000
Democratic 3000
Total 10000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
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Member Party Vote
Cecil Thomas Democratic Yea
Darnell T. Brewer Democratic Yea
Juanita O. Brent 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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Failed 10 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 7000
Democratic 3000
Total 10000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
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Member Party Vote
Cecil Thomas Democratic Yea
Darnell T. Brewer Democratic Yea
Juanita O. Brent 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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Democratic 32000
Republican 65000
Total 97000
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Anita Somani Democratic Yea
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
Christine Cockley Democratic Yea
Crystal Lett Democratic Yea
Daniel P. Troy Democratic Yea
Darnell T. Brewer Democratic Yea
Derrick Hall Democratic Yea
Desiree Tims Democratic Yea
Dontavius L. Jarrells Democratic Yea
Elgin Rogers, Jr. Democratic Yea
Eric Synenberg 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
Michele Grim Democratic Yea
Munira Abdullahi Democratic Yea
Phillip M. Robinson, Jr. Democratic Yea
Rachel B. Baker Democratic Yea
Sean P. Brennan Democratic Yea
Tristan Rader 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
Beth Lear Republican Yea
Bill Roemer Republican Yea
Bob Peterson Republican Yea
Brian Lampton Republican Yea
Brian Lorenz Republican Yea
Brian Stewart 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
Michelle Teska Republican Yea
Mike Odioso Republican Yea
Monica Robb Blasdel Republican Yea
Nick Santucci Republican Yea
Phil Plummer Republican Yea
Riordan T. McClain Republican Yea
Rodney Creech Republican Yea
Ron Ferguson Republican Yea
Roy Klopfenstein Republican Yea
Sarah Fowler Arthur Republican Yea
Scott Oelslager Republican Yea
Sharon A. Ray Republican Yea
Steve Demetriou Republican Yea
Tex Fischer 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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What does HB 689 do?
To amend sections 109.57, 109.60, 2953.32, and 5122.311 of the Revised Code and to amend Section 221.40 of H.B. 96 of the 136th General Assembly, as subsequently amended, to align and modernize fingerprinting and disposition reporting.
Who sponsors HB 689?
HB 689 is sponsored by Andrea White (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 689?
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