The bill amends section 2907.08 of the Revised Code to increase penalties for repeat offenders of voyeurism. It establishes that violations of voyeurism laws will escalate from misdemeanors to felonies if the offender has previously been convicted or pleaded guilty to two or more violations of the same division. Specifically, violations of division (A) will become a felony of the third degree for repeat offenders, while violations of divisions (B), (C), and (D) will also be elevated to felonies of the third degree under similar circumstances.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the penalties associated with each division of voyeurism. For instance, division (B) violations, which involve secretly recording individuals in private settings, will be classified as felonies for repeat offenders, as will violations of division (D), which pertains to recording individuals through their clothing. The bill aims to strengthen the legal framework surrounding voyeurism and enhance protections for individuals' privacy rights.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 2907.08