The bill amends the Revised Code to prohibit the possession of electronic devices under circumstances indicating an intent to commit motor vehicle theft. It introduces a new definition for "repeat motor vehicle theft juvenile offender," targeting delinquent children who have been adjudicated for possessing such devices or for motor vehicle theft, particularly those with prior similar offenses. The bill aims to deter repeat offenses among juveniles by enhancing accountability and modifying existing provisions regarding the disposition of delinquent children. Courts are granted the authority to impose community control, electronic monitoring, and to suspend a child's driver's license for specific violations, reinforcing the consequences for delinquent behavior.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes the inclusion of victim impact statements in presentence investigation reports, allowing victims to provide both written and oral accounts of the crime's impact. These statements must be considered by probation officers and can detail various forms of harm and economic loss, as well as recommendations for sanctions against offenders. The bill also mandates parental involvement in truancy prevention programs and requires courts to notify parents about the potential consequences of their child's truancy. Furthermore, it repeals several existing sections of the Revised Code related to victim statements and presentence investigations, indicating a significant restructuring of how victim input is integrated into the judicial process while ensuring confidentiality.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 2923.24
As Reported By House Committee: 2152.02, 2152.19, 2923.24, 2930.12, 2930.13, 2951.03
As Passed By House: 2152.02, 2152.19, 2923.24, 2930.12, 2930.13, 2951.03