This bill proposes significant amendments to various sections of the Revised Code, primarily focusing on the prohibition of public funding and insurance coverage for lethal injection drugs used in nontherapeutic abortions and assisted suicide, while also abolishing the death penalty. It introduces new definitions for terms such as "assisting suicide" and "lethal injection drug," and clarifies what constitutes a "nontherapeutic abortion." The bill specifies that state or political subdivision funds cannot be utilized for policies covering these procedures unless the individual pays for the coverage entirely, with exceptions allowing for coverage of nontherapeutic abortions if all associated costs are covered by the individual. Additionally, the bill modifies the number of jurors that may be challenged in felony cases that could lead to life imprisonment and repeals several outdated sections of the Revised Code.

Furthermore, the bill outlines new requirements for private contractors operating correctional facilities housing out-of-state prisoners, mandating the adoption of a security classification system and ensuring adequate insurance for the state. It introduces a schedule of fines for contractors failing to meet obligations and emphasizes compliance with drug testing and treatment programs. The bill also mandates the Ohio Public Defender Commission to establish rules for public defenders, including standards for indigency and qualifications, while requiring annual financial reporting on legal representation for indigent persons. Overall, the legislation aims to reshape the legal framework surrounding abortion, assisted suicide, the death penalty, and the operations of public defender offices, reflecting a significant shift in policy and operational standards in Ohio.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 9.04, 9.07, 120.03, 120.041, 120.06, 120.14, 120.16, 120.18, 120.24, 120.26, 120.28, 120.33, 120.34, 149.43, 149.436, 1901.183, 2152.13, 2152.67, 2301.20, 2307.60, 2317.02, 2701.07, 2743.51, 2901.02, 2909.24, 2929.02, 2929.13, 2929.14, 2929.61, 2930.19, 2937.222, 2941.021, 2941.14, 2941.148, 2941.401, 2941.43, 2941.51, 2945.06, 2945.10, 2945.13, 2945.21, 2945.25, 2945.33, 2945.38, 2949.02, 2949.03, 2953.02, 2953.07, 2953.08, 2953.09, 2953.10, 2953.21, 2953.23, 2953.71, 2953.72, 2953.73, 2953.81, 2967.05, 2967.12, 2967.13, 2967.193, 2967.194, 2971.03, 2971.07, 3901.87, 5101.56, 5120.113, 5120.53, 5120.61, 5139.04, 5919.16, 109.97, 120.35, 2725.19, 2929.021, 2929.022, 2929.023, 2929.024, 2929.025, 2929.03, 2929.04, 2929.05, 2929.06, 2945.20, 2947.08, 2949.21, 2949.22, 2949.221, 2949.222, 2949.24, 2949.25, 2949.26, 2949.27, 2949.28, 2949.29, 2949.31, 2967.08