HB 705 OH
Enact the Alford Plea Fairness Act
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Summary
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.
Sponsor (1)
- Josh Williams Republican · primary
Action history (2)
- Feb 17, 2026 Introduced · lower
- Feb 18, 2026 Referred to committee · lower
Subjects
CourtsCourts and Civil LawCrime and PunishmentCrimes, Corrections, and Law EnforcementSentencing
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