2023-2024 Regular Session • Ohio Legislature
HB234: Regards imposing sentence on offender who entered an Alford plea
Legislative Summary
To amend sections 3.16, 2929.12, 2929.22, and 2953.32 of the Revised Code to revise the law relating to the suspension of a local official charged with a felony, to prohibit a court imposing a sentence on an offender for a felony or misdemeanor from considering whether the offender who entered an Alford plea shows genuine remorse for the offense, and to make changes to sealing and expungement eligibility.
Bill History
6/30/2023
Introduced
House of Representatives
9/12/2023
Referred to committee: Criminal Justice
House of Representatives
4/24/2024
Reported - Substitute: Criminal Justice
House of Representatives
5/8/2024
Passed
House of Representatives
5/14/2024
Introduced
Senate
5/22/2024
Referred to committee: Judiciary
Senate
12/4/2024
Reported - Substitute: Judiciary
Senate
12/4/2024
Passed
Senate
12/10/2024
Concurred in Senate amendments
House of Representatives
12/17/2024
Sent To The Governor
Roll Call Votes
House Passed
12/10/2024
89
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
Senate Favorable Passage
12/4/2024
6
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
Senate Passed
12/4/2024
27
Yea
1
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
House Passed
5/8/2024
90
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
House Favorable Passage
4/24/2024
13
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
Status Information
Current Status
Enrolled(12/4/2024)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Sponsors
Republican: 4
Democrat: 4
Primary Sponsor

Josh Williams
Republican