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House Bill 121 - 134th General Assembly

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Eliminate sex crime spousal exceptions; permit spousal testimony

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To amend sections 2907.02, 2907.03, 2907.04, 2907.05, 2907.06, 2907.07, and 2945.42 of the Revised Code to eliminate the spousal exceptions for the offenses of rape, sexual battery, unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, gross sexual imposition, sexual imposition, and importuning and to permit a person to testify against the person's spouse in a prosecution for any of those offenses.
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Current Version

As Introduced
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Subjects

Courts and Civil Law: Courts Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement: Crime and Punishment Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement: Sex Offenses Juvenile and Family Law: Marriage and Divorce
 
 

Committees

House Criminal Justice Committee
 
 

Legislation Documents

Legislation Text

As Introduced (PDF)
 
 

Analysis

As Introduced (PDF)
 
 

Fiscal Notes

As Introduced (PDF)
 
 

Primary Sponsors

Laura Lanese
District 23   R
 
Kristin Boggs
District 18   D
 

Cosponsors

REPRESENTATIVES
Rick Carfagna
Erica C. Crawley
Jeffrey A. Crossman Tavia Galonski Michele Lepore-Hagan Beth Liston Adam C. Miller Jessica E. Miranda C. Allison Russo Bride Rose Sweeney Casey Weinstein Tom Young