Bill Commons

OH SR 359

in committee

Urge Court to encourage remote testimony of sexual assault nurses

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

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Did OH SR 359 pass?

Not yet. OH SR 359 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-05-20): Referred to committee

What is OH SR 359 about?

To urge the Supreme Court of Ohio and the Ohio judicial system to encourage remote appearances of sexual assault nurse examiners in sexual assault trials so that sexual assault nurse examiners can spend less time in courtrooms and more time providing valuable services to victims of sexual assault.

Who sponsors OH SR 359?

Michele Reynolds is the primary sponsor of OH SR 359.

Description

To urge the Supreme Court of Ohio and the Ohio judicial system to encourage remote appearances of sexual assault nurse examiners in sexual assault trials so that sexual assault nurse examiners can spend less time in courtrooms and more time providing valuable services to victims of sexual assault.

Introduced
2026-05-19
Latest action
2026-05-20 — Referred to committee
Bill type
resolution
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Michele Reynoldsprimary

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-05-20

    Referred to committee

    referral-committee

  2. 2026-05-19

    Offered

    introduction

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https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/sr359/

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