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The '''Ohio Patriot Act''' (SB 9) is an act passed in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Ohio]]. The act drastically{{weasel-inline|date=December 2008}} expands the powers of law enforcement, giving [[police]] and other officials sweeping authority, including the power to arrest people in public areas who will not give their name, address, and date of birth, even if they have not committed a [[crime]].{{Fact|date=December 2008}} Supporters of the bill claim it will help fight [[terrorism]]. Opponents of the bill say it will violate important [[civil liberties]], such as the [[privacy|right to privacy]] and [[free expression]]. |
The '''Ohio Patriot Act''' (SB 9) is an act passed in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Ohio]]. The act drastically{{weasel-inline|date=December 2008}} expands the powers of law enforcement, giving [[police]] and other officials sweeping{{weasel-inline|date=December 2008}} authority, including the power to arrest people in public areas who will not give their name, address, and date of birth, even if they have not committed a [[crime]].{{Fact|date=December 2008}} Supporters of the bill claim it will help fight [[terrorism]]. Opponents of the bill say it will violate important [[civil liberties]], such as the [[privacy|right to privacy]] and [[free expression]]. |
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On [[October 15]], [[2005]], the amended bill passed the [[Ohio House of Representatives]] in a 69-23 vote. It was sent to the [[Ohio Senate]] to approve amendments made by the House, and the Senate passed the bill by a vote of 29-2. It was sent to [[Governor of Ohio|Governor]] [[Bob Taft]], who signed the bill into law. |
On [[October 15]], [[2005]], the amended bill passed the [[Ohio House of Representatives]] in a 69-23 vote. It was sent to the [[Ohio Senate]] to approve amendments made by the House, and the Senate passed the bill by a vote of 29-2. It was sent to [[Governor of Ohio|Governor]] [[Bob Taft]], who signed the bill into law. |
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The Act is expected to be challenged on grounds of [[Constitutionality|unconstitutionality]] in courts, based on the [[First Amendment to the United States Constitution|First]] and [[Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution|Fourth Amendments]] to the [[United States Constitution]].{{Fact|date=June 2007}} |
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Revision as of 17:10, 27 December 2008
The Ohio Patriot Act (SB 9) is an act passed in the U.S. state of Ohio. The act drastically[weasel words] expands the powers of law enforcement, giving police and other officials sweeping[weasel words] authority, including the power to arrest people in public areas who will not give their name, address, and date of birth, even if they have not committed a crime.[citation needed] Supporters of the bill claim it will help fight terrorism. Opponents of the bill say it will violate important civil liberties, such as the right to privacy and free expression.
On October 15, 2005, the amended bill passed the Ohio House of Representatives in a 69-23 vote. It was sent to the Ohio Senate to approve amendments made by the House, and the Senate passed the bill by a vote of 29-2. It was sent to Governor Bob Taft, who signed the bill into law.