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 for violations of specific divisions within the section. For instance, violations of division (B) and (D) are elevated from misdemeanors to fifth-degree felonies, with further penalties for repeat offenders, who would face fourth-degree felonies. Additionally, violations of division (C) are adjusted from fifth-degree to fourth-degree felonies, with increased penalties for repeat offenders as well. The bill aims to strengthen legal repercussions for voyeurism, reflecting a commitment to protecting individual privacy rights.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 2907.08