The bill amends the Ohio Revised Code to impose stricter restrictions on sex offenders and child-victim offenders regarding their proximity to victims. It prohibits these offenders from residing within 2,000 feet and loitering within 1,000 feet of the victim's residence. New legal language is introduced to define the conditions under which registered offenders can be evicted for living too close to their victims, allowing landlords to terminate rental agreements in such cases. The bill also provides legal recourse for property owners and authorities to seek injunctive relief against offenders who violate these proximity restrictions, without the need to prove irreparable harm.

Additionally, the bill establishes a process for victims to object to injunctive relief sought by offenders, requiring written objections to be filed within thirty days. It clarifies that offenders are not required to sell properties acquired before their conviction and that the restrictions do not apply if the victim moves within proximity of the offender's residence. The bill updates penalties for violations related to sexually oriented offenses, prohibits offenders from volunteering in positions with minors, and allows landlords to take action against tenants who are registered sex offenders living near schools or childcare facilities. Overall, the bill aims to enhance community safety by limiting the residency of certain offenders near their victims.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 1923.02, 2950.99, 5321.03, 5321.051, 2950.035, 2950.036
As Reported By House Committee: 1923.02, 2950.99, 5321.03, 5321.051, 2950.035, 2950.036
As Passed By House: 1923.02, 2950.99, 5321.03, 5321.051, 2950.035, 2950.036