Ohio HB 531 — Sextortion Felony Criminalization (Enacted Jan 2025)
Ohio HB 531 elevated sextortion — the coercion of victims using real or threatened distribution of intimate images — from a misdemeanor to a felony offense. Provides for mandatory minimum sentences when victims are minors. Signed by Governor DeWine in January 2025.
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