Ohio House Passes Bill to Keep Communities Safe from Noncompliant Sex Offenders

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 289, legislation aimed at making Ohio communities safer by updating Ohio’s Sex Offender Registration and Notification (SORN) laws. 

The Attorney General’s office reports there are nearly 500 noncompliant offenders in Ohio today. House Bill 289 tolls the amount of time that an offender is in noncompliance, pausing the clock until the individual’s information is accurate. 

“This honors the original intent of the registry, ensuring that community members are aware of the presence of sex offenders in their area,” said Blasdel.

Representative D.J. Swearingen is a co-sponser of the bill. It heads to the Ohio Senate next for a vote. 

For more information, contact Rep. Blasdel’s office at 614-466-8022 or Rep79@ohiohouse.gov.