Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 1 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 211 — Require consideration of caretaker status in criminal cases

Last action — Referred to committee

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  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 31, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

Low

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  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

To amend sections 2929.19, 2951.03, and 2951.041 of the Revised Code to require a court to consider an offender's status as a primary caretaker of a child in determining whether the offender is amenable to a community control sanction or to intervention in lieu of conviction.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends existing law to require courts to consider an offender's status as a primary caretaker of a child when determining eligibility for community control sanctions or intervention in lieu of conviction.

  • Section 2929.19

    including the offender's status as the primary caretaker of a child, if applicable;

    Courts must now take into account if an offender is a primary caretaker of a child during sentencing decisions.

  • Section 2951.03

    If the offender is determined to be a primary caretaker of a child, this shall be considered when making decisions regarding community control sanctions.

    The law explicitly states that being a primary caretaker is a factor for community control sanction considerations.

  • Section 2951.041

    Courts shall consider the offender's role as a primary caretaker of a child when determining eligibility for intervention in lieu of conviction.

    This change ensures that the role as a primary caretaker is explicitly considered for intervention alternatives.

Action History

  1. As Introduced

Sponsors

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (132)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 211 do?
To amend sections 2929.19, 2951.03, and 2951.041 of the Revised Code to require a court to consider an offender's status as a primary caretaker of a child in determining whether the offender is amenable to a community control sanction or to intervention in lieu of conviction.
Who sponsors HB 211?
HB 211 is sponsored by Latyna M. Humphrey (Democratic) and Josh Williams (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 211?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 31, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 211?
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