The bill proposes significant amendments to the Ohio Revised Code, primarily focusing on the prohibition of public funding and insurance coverage for lethal injection drugs used in nontherapeutic abortions and assisted suicide, as well as the abolition of the death penalty. It introduces new definitions for terms such as "assisting suicide" and "lethal injection drug," while clarifying what constitutes a "nontherapeutic abortion." The legislation also stipulates that state funds cannot be utilized for policies covering these procedures unless individuals pay entirely out of pocket. Additionally, the bill modifies the number of jurors that can be challenged in felony cases that may result in life imprisonment and repeals several existing sections of the Revised Code deemed unnecessary due to these changes.

Moreover, the bill outlines specific requirements for private contractors operating correctional facilities housing out-of-state prisoners, including the adoption of a security classification system and coordination with local law enforcement. It mandates the establishment of rules governing public defenders and introduces provisions for the handling of public records, emphasizing the protection of sensitive information. The bill also addresses the appeals process in felony cases, particularly those involving the death penalty, and amends laws regarding postconviction relief, DNA testing, and the treatment of juvenile offenders. Overall, the legislation aims to reshape the legal framework surrounding capital punishment, abortion, and various criminal justice processes in Ohio, reflecting a significant policy shift on these sensitive issues.

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