The bill amends sections 2903.06 and 2903.08 of the Revised Code to enhance the legal framework for vehicular manslaughter and vehicular assault in Ohio. It introduces the term "unclassified misdemeanor" alongside "minor misdemeanor" in relation to offenses that can lead to aggravated vehicular homicide. Additionally, it reclassifies vehicular manslaughter from a second-degree misdemeanor to a first-degree felony under specific conditions, such as when the offender is driving under suspension or has prior related convictions. The bill also establishes new classifications for mandatory prison terms based on the severity of the offense and the offender's history, aiming to impose stricter penalties for those who cause fatalities or serious injuries while violating traffic laws.

Furthermore, the legislation defines key terms related to vehicular offenses and expands the definition of serious physical harm to include violations of minor or unclassified misdemeanors that are equivalent to certain sections of the Revised Code. It outlines penalties for aggravated vehicular assault and vehicular assault, mandating prison terms based on prior convictions and the circumstances of the offense. The bill also requires courts to impose license suspensions according to the severity of the offense and the offender's history, while repealing existing sections 2903.06 and 2903.08, indicating a comprehensive overhaul of the legal framework governing these offenses.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 2903.06, 2903.08