Enact the Indecent Exposure Modernization Act

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The Indecent Exposure Modernization Act revises Ohio’s public indecency statutes, creating new categories of offenses for exposing private parts, sexual conduct, and masturbation, especially when minors are present. It also defines and regulates adult entertainment establishments—arcades, bookstores, video stores, cabarets, theaters, and sexual‑encounter venues—requiring age checks and imposing misdemeanor or felony penalties for violations. The bill aims to protect minors and standardize penalties while preserving lawful artistic expression.

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Hearings

• House Judiciary: H. B. No. 249, H. B. No. 345, H. B. No. 686, H. B. No. 611, H. B. No. 693
  House Judiciary · Mar 25, 2026
• House Judiciary: H. B. No. 203, H. B. No. 252, H. B. No. 372, H. B. No. 249
  House Judiciary · Mar 18, 2026
• House Judiciary: H. B. No. 386, H. B. No. 195, H. B. No. 447, H. B. No. 249, H. B. No. 446
  House Judiciary · Oct 29, 2025
• House Judiciary: Sub. S. B. No. 56, H. B. No. 47, H. B. No. 195, H. B. No. 249, H. B. No. 168, H. B. No. 226
  House Judiciary · May 28, 2025

History

1. Apr 15, 2026Referred to committee
2. Mar 26, 2026Introduced
3. Mar 25, 2026Reported
4. Mar 25, 2026Passed
5. May 7, 2025Referred to committee
6. Apr 29, 2025Introduced

Sponsors

• Angie King (R) · sponsor
• Adam C. Bird
• Adam Holmes
• Angela N. King
• Bernard Willis
• Beth Lear
• Bob Peterson
• Brian Lampton
• Brian Lorenz
• D. J. Swearingen
• David Thomas
• Diane Mullins
• Don Jones
• Gary Click
• Heidi Workman
• James M. Hoops
• Jean Schmidt
• Jennifer Gross
• Jim Thomas
• Jodi Salvo
• Johnathan Newman
• Josh Williams
• Justin Pizzulli
• Kellie Deeter
• Kevin D. Miller

And 20 more cosponsors.

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