Ohio bills · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)
Ohio HB 705
Enact the Alford Plea Fairness Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Josh Williams (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Ohio legislature· long title
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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 18, 2026 · House
Referred to committee - Feb 17, 2026 · House
Introduced