The bill amends section 3109.50 of the Revised Code to clarify the definitions of "rape" and "sexual battery" in relation to parental rights laws. Specifically, it expands the definitions to include violations of relevant laws from foreign jurisdictions in addition to those from Ohio and other states. The new legal language inserted into the bill specifies that "rape" includes violations of section 2907.02 or similar laws from a foreign jurisdiction, and "sexual battery" includes violations of section 2907.03 or similar laws from a foreign jurisdiction.

Additionally, the bill repeals the existing section 3109.50 of the Revised Code, effectively replacing it with the updated definitions. This legislative change aims to ensure that the definitions of these serious offenses are comprehensive and applicable to a broader legal context, thereby impacting how parental rights are adjudicated in cases involving these crimes.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 3109.50