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HB 705 In Committee

Enact the Alford Plea Fairness Act

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

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.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Feb 17, 2026
Last action
Feb 18, 2026 — Referred to committee
Session
136
Momentum
27 · Low