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Signed By The Governor
Eliminate spousal exceptions for certain sex offenses
To amend sections 2907.02, 2907.03, 2907.04, 2907.05, 2907.06, 2907.07, and 2945.42 of the Revised Code to eliminate the spousal exceptions for the offenses of rape, sexual battery, unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, gross sexual imposition, sexual imposition, and importuning and to permit a person to testify against the person's spouse in a prosecution for any of those offenses.
Current Version
Effective Date
August 9, 2024
Introduced In House
In House Committee
Reported By Committee
Passed By House
Introduced In Senate
In Senate Committee
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Subjects
Committees
Primary Sponsors
Cosponsors
Senators
Michael A. Rulli
Representatives
Al Cutrona
Mary Lightbody
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