The bill amends sections 2905.05 and 2950.01 of the Revised Code to redefine the criteria for the offense of criminal child enticement. It specifies that a person must act with either a sexual motivation or an unlawful purpose to be guilty of this offense, replacing the previous requirement of "both" with "either." Additionally, the bill removes the necessity for the offender to have the express or implied permission of the child's guardian. It also clarifies that prosecution for this offense does not preclude prosecution for other violations of the Revised Code, allowing for multiple charges based on the same conduct. The bill introduces definitions for terms such as "sexual motivation," "vehicle," and "vessel," and modifies the classification of offenses related to child enticement, allowing for elevated charges to a felony of the fifth degree for individuals with prior convictions for certain sexual offenses against minors.

Moreover, the bill clarifies classifications and definitions related to sex offenders and child-victim offenders, particularly focusing on tier classifications. It defines "Tier III sex offender/child-victim offender" and outlines the criteria for this classification, which includes various sexually oriented and child-victim oriented offenses. The bill specifies conditions for reclassification and the implications of such classifications, including registration requirements. It also introduces new definitions for terms like "juvenile offender registrant" and "restricted offender category." Notably, the bill repeals existing sections 2905.05 and 2950.01, indicating a significant update to the legal framework governing sex offender classifications and registration, ultimately aiming to enhance clarity and align legal definitions with current practices for managing offenders in Ohio.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 2905.05, 2950.01