Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends various codes and regulations related to the states criminal-justice system.

Highlights:

• Establishes that convicted felons could have their records sealed depending on the extremity of their offense (Sec. 109.11)

• Establishes that offenders may apply to have their criminal record expunged (Sec. 109.11).

• Establishes the use and permital of firearm use by peace officers in schools (Sec. 109.751).

• Specifies punishments for offenders under the age of 18 (Sec. 109.572).

• Specifies the requirements for basic training programs that county correctional officers shall complete to qualify them to carry firearms while on duty (Sec. 109.772).

• Establishes the new crime and punishments for committing “strangulation”, which is defined as any act that impedes the normal breathing or circulation of the blood by applying pressure to the throat or neck, or by covering the nose and mouth (Sec. 2903.18).

• Prohibits health care officials from using human reproductive material from themself, or anyone else if the patient receiving the procedure has not expressly consented to the use of that material (Sec. 2907.13).

• Establishes that when meeting with an inmate regarding judicial release, the court shall consider the inmate’s involvement in academic and alcohol/drug programs (Sec. 2929.20).

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