Ohio House Passes HB249 to Stop Adult ‘Fetishes’ from Invading Women’s and Children’s Private Spaces
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COLUMBUS–Today, the Ohio House of Representatives took a historic stand for the safety and privacy of women and children by passing The Indecent Exposure Modernization Act (HB249) with a 63–30 vote. The decisive floor victory followed a favorable report from the Ohio House Judiciary Committee earlier this morning.
This common-sense legislation modernizes Ohio’s outdated indecent exposure laws, providing a clear, biological definition of "private areas" to ensure that restrooms, locker rooms, and changing areas remain safe spaces for families.
For too long, vague legal definitions have allowed radical activists to prioritize ideology over the basic right to privacy. This "loophole" was shockingly exposed in Xenia, Ohio, where a man was found not guilty of public indecency after staring at young girls while naked in a local YMCA locker room. Under current law, because there is no clear definition of "exposure," no charges could be sustained. HB249 ensures that such gross injustices never happen in Ohio again.
David Mahan, Policy Executive Director for Center for Christian Virtue (CCV), issued the following statement:
"This is a great day for Ohio families! This vote once again proves our commitment to prioritizing the safety and privacy of women and children over the feelings and fetishes of adults. Congratulations to Representatives Angie King and Josh Williams for tirelessly and successfully driving this critical pro-family bill through the House. On to the Ohio Senate!"
With today’s passage, the Ohio House has sent a clear message: the safety of our most vulnerable citizens is not negotiable. HB249 now moves to the Ohio Senate. Center for Christian Virtue calls on the Senate to act swiftly to ensure these protections are codified into law and sent to the Governor’s desk.
Darren "Rachel" Glines, screen capture from YouTube as seen on www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12054769/Trans-woman-cleared-flashing-penis-YMCA-shes-FAT-genitals-visible.html. Edited by CCV.
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For more information, contact CCV at 513-733-5775 or contact@ccv.org. For media inquiries, email media@ccv.org.
As Ohio's largest Christian public policy organization, Center for Christian Virtue seeks the good of our neighbors by advocating for public policy that reflects the truth of the Gospel.
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