House Bill 586
Regards postconviction relief based on DNA evidence of innocence
To amend sections 2953.21 and 2953.23 of the Revised Code to authorize the filing of an initial or subsequent postconviction relief petition regarding a felony conviction that is based on DNA testing showing actual innocence, when the testing was done at the request or on behalf of the petitioner in the case in any circumstances, the state, or any government entity.
Current Version
Introduced In House
In House Committee
Reported By Committee
Passed By House
Introduced In Senate
In Senate Committee
Reported By Committee
Passed By Senate
Sent To The Governor
Subjects
Committees
House Criminal Justice Committee
Primary Sponsors
Jean Schmidt
Terrence Upchurch
Cosponsors
Representatives
Diane V. Grendell
Adam Holmes
Latyna M. Humphrey
Catherine D. Ingram
Mark Johnson
Brian Lampton
Adam C. Miller
Joseph A. Miller, III
Sharon A. Ray
Bill Seitz
Andrea White
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