The bill amends section 2907.08 of the Revised Code to increase the penalties associated with voyeurism offenses. It establishes that violations of specific divisions related to voyeurism will now carry harsher penalties, including reclassifying certain misdemeanors to felonies. For instance, a violation of division (B) is now classified as a fifth-degree felony instead of a second-degree misdemeanor, and if the offender has prior convictions for related offenses, it escalates to a fourth-degree felony. Similar changes are made for violations of divisions (C) and (D), with penalties increasing based on prior convictions.

Additionally, the bill introduces new legal language that clarifies the consequences for repeat offenders, specifying that if an individual has previously been convicted of voyeurism under divisions (B), (C), or (D), subsequent violations will result in higher felony classifications. The existing section 2907.08 is repealed, and the new provisions will take effect, reflecting a significant tightening of the legal framework surrounding voyeurism in Ohio.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 2907.08
As Reported By House Committee: 2907.08
As Passed By House: 2907.08