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OH HB 705

in committee

Enact the Alford Plea Fairness Act

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

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Did OH HB 705 pass?

Not yet. OH HB 705 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-02-18): Referred to committee

What is OH HB 705 about?

To amend sections 2929.12, 2929.15, and 2929.25 of the Revised Code to prohibit a sentencing court from imposing, as a condition of community control, a requirement that the offender admit guilt if the offender was found guilty after entering an Alford plea and to name this act the Alford Plea Fairness Act.

Who sponsors OH HB 705?

Josh Williams is the primary sponsor of OH HB 705.

Description

To amend sections 2929.12, 2929.15, and 2929.25 of the Revised Code to prohibit a sentencing court from imposing, as a condition of community control, a requirement that the offender admit guilt if the offender was found guilty after entering an Alford plea and to name this act the Alford Plea Fairness Act.

Introduced
2026-02-17
Latest action
2026-02-18 — Referred to committee
Bill type
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Josh Williamsprimary

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-02-18

    Referred to committee

    referral-committee

  2. 2026-02-17

    Introduced

    introduction

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Related bills

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Official source

https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/hb705/

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