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OH HB 177

in committee

Allow motion for new trial, other relief based on new evidence

Ohio · 2025-2026 Regular Session (136th General Assembly) · lower

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Did OH HB 177 pass?

Not yet. OH HB 177 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-03-19): Referred to committee

What is OH HB 177 about?

To amend sections 181.25, 2929.06, 2945.79, 2945.80, 2945.81, 2953.21, and 2953.23 and to enact section 2945.811 of the Revised Code to allow a person to file a motion for a new trial or a petition for postconviction relief if the person produces new evidence that would establish a strong probability of a different result at trial.

Who sponsors OH HB 177?

Desiree Tims, Josh Williams are the primary sponsors of OH HB 177.

Description

To amend sections 181.25, 2929.06, 2945.79, 2945.80, 2945.81, 2953.21, and 2953.23 and to enact section 2945.811 of the Revised Code to allow a person to file a motion for a new trial or a petition for postconviction relief if the person produces new evidence that would establish a strong probability of a different result at trial.

Introduced
2025-03-17
Latest action
2025-03-19 — Referred to committee
Bill type
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Desiree Timsprimary
  • Josh Williamsprimary

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Action timeline

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  1. 2025-03-19

    Referred to committee

    referral-committee

  2. 2025-03-17

    Introduced

    introduction

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https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/hb177/

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