HB 794

Ohio House bill in Session 2025-2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: March 25, 2026.

Revise sentences of imprisonment for felony offenses.

Bill ID OH-2025-2026-HB-794
Session 2025-2026
Status in_committee
Committee H. JUD
House in_committee 2026-03-25
Criminal Justice
Summary

To amend sections 2929.01, 2929.14, 2929.144, 2929.19, 2953.08, 2967.193, and 2967.194 of the Revised Code to require every sentence of imprisonment for a felony offense be for an indefinite period consisting of a minimum and maximum term and to change the maximum term that applies to those offenses.

Sponsor
Josh Williams
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-03-25 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-25 Status in_committee
2026-03-25 Latest Action Introduced
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