HB459Introduced in the House
Enact Katelyn's Law
Introduced by Jennifer Gross, District 45
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
To amend sections 2152.17, 2901.13, 2927.01, and 2929.14 and to enact sections 2921.322 and 2941.1427 of the Revised Code to enact Katelyn's Law to create an offense and specification related to moving or removing human remains, to provide that the offense has no statute of limitations, and to modify the offense of abuse of a corpse.
Where it stands
Referred to committee: Judiciary
September 30, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Passed · June 10, 2026
96
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
96 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Dontavius Jarrells | 1 | Yes |
| Latyna Humphrey | 2 | Yes |
| Ismail Mohamed | 3 | Yes |
| Beryl Brown Piccolantonio | 4 | Yes |
| Meredith Lawson-Rowe | 5 | Yes |
| Christine Cockley | 6 | Yes |
| Michael Dovilla | 7 | Yes |
| Allison Russo | 7 | Yes |
| Anita Somani | 8 | Yes |
| Munira Abdullahi | 9 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced
Referred to committee: Judiciary
Reported - Amended: Judiciary
Passed
Introduced
Referred to committee: Judiciary
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