Ohio bills · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)
Ohio HB 490
Expand postconviction relief re:DNA test showing actual innocence
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Josh Williams (Republican)
- Jean Schmidt (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Ohio legislature· long title
To amend sections 2953.21 and 2953.23 of the Revised Code to expand the availability of postconviction relief based on DNA testing showing actual innocence.
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Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Oct 8, 2025 · House
Referred to committee - Oct 1, 2025 · House
Introduced