Ohio bill aims to crack down on repeat offenders

by Ohio.news on Apr 03, 2025

Proposed legislation in Ohio aims to increase penalties for repeat offenders while automatically expunging some Ohioans’ criminal records.   Proponents say House Bill 5, the Repeat Offender Act, would increase penalties and institute mandatory prison sentences for repeat offenders while protecting Second Amendment rights. However, critics say the devil is in the details and could result in unintended consequences.   The proposal would modify penalties for the offense of having weapons under disability and increase the mandatory prison term for some firearms. It would also create a repeat offender classification, modify who may receive relief and require a sentencing court...

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