Bill
HB 490
Expand postconviction relief re:DNA test showing actual innocence
136th Legislature (2025-2026)
Introduced by Jean Schmidt and 1 co-sponsor
HB 490 expands Ohio postconviction relief options for defendants with DNA evidence proving actual innocence, removing procedural barriers to exoneration petitions.
Referred to committee
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