The bill amends section 2907.08 of the Revised Code to increase the penalties associated with voyeurism offenses. It defines voyeurism as the act of surreptitiously invading another person's privacy for sexual gratification, which includes actions such as trespassing, secretly recording, or photographing individuals in places where they have a reasonable expectation of privacy. The bill specifies different degrees of misdemeanors and felonies based on the nature of the offense and the offender's prior convictions.

Key changes include the reclassification of penalties: violations of division (B) and (D) are elevated from misdemeanors of the second and first degree to felonies of the fifth degree, with enhanced penalties for repeat offenders. Additionally, violations of division (C) are changed from a felony of the fifth degree to a felony of the fourth degree, with similar escalations for repeat offenses. The bill aims to strengthen legal repercussions for voyeurism, reflecting a commitment to protecting individual privacy rights.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 2907.08