The bill amends sections 2907.01 and 2923.31 of the Revised Code and enacts a new section, 2907.251, which prohibits individuals from receiving proceeds derived from prostitution. It defines "sexual activity for hire" and establishes that no person shall knowingly receive or acquire money or valuable items earned from such activities, with the exception of prostitutes receiving money from their own engagement in sexual activity for hire. Violations of this new section are classified as felonies, with penalties varying based on circumstances, including the age of the prostitute involved. Additionally, the bill modifies the definition of "prostitute" by removing the term "promiscuously," thereby broadening the classification.

Furthermore, the bill addresses organized retail theft by classifying it as corrupt activity under the law, while clarifying that this classification does not limit prosecutions for existing theft-related laws. It introduces definitions for terms such as "organized retail theft," "retail property," and "retail property fence." The bill also repeals existing sections 2907.01 and 2923.31 and presents a composite version of section 2923.31, incorporating amendments from previous bills to ensure clarity and consistency in the law. This legislative change aims to strengthen the legal framework surrounding both prostitution and organized retail theft in Ohio.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 2907.01, 2923.31