The Indecent Exposure Modernization Act proposes significant amendments to sections 2907.09, 2907.39, and 4301.25 of the Revised Code, aiming to clarify definitions and penalties related to indecent exposure and adult entertainment. The bill allows women to expose private parts while breastfeeding and introduces a classification system for offenses based on prior convictions, with escalating penalties for repeat offenders and harsher charges for actions involving minors. It also expands definitions related to adult entertainment, including terms like "adult cabaret performance" and "specified anatomical areas," while prohibiting individuals under eighteen from adult venues and establishing penalties for those who allow minors in such establishments.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that artistic performances, such as films or theatrical productions, are not prohibited as long as they are not obscene or harmful to juveniles. It allows adult cabaret performances in private residences without minors present and sets penalties for violations, including a first-degree misdemeanor for allowing juveniles in adult entertainment venues. The legislation streamlines the legal process by permitting the registrar of motor vehicles to submit certified records in criminal actions related to driver's licenses and includes provisions for the liquor control commission to enforce compliance with adult entertainment laws. The repeal of existing sections 2907.09, 2907.39, and 4301.25 signifies a comprehensive update to the legal framework governing these issues.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 2907.09, 2907.39, 4301.25