❌ SB265
Add animal offenses to foster, adoption record check disqualifier
Summary
The bill amends section 109.572 of the Revised Code to include certain animal-related offenses as disqualifying offenses in criminal records checks for prospective foster caregivers, adoptive parents, and individuals residing in the same household as children. It requires fingerprint impressions and a completed form for the criminal records check, which must be conducted by the superintendent of the bureau of criminal identification and investigation. The results of the checks must be reported within specified timelines.
Rationale
The bill increases government oversight and restrictions on individuals seeking to foster or adopt, which conflicts with Libertarian principles of personal liberty and minimal government intervention. It imposes additional barriers based on criminal history that may not directly relate to the safety of children, undermining the Libertarian emphasis on individual rights and responsibilities.
Risks and Concerns
- Increased government control over personal relationships and family structures.
- Potential for unjust disqualifications based on non-violent offenses.
- Encouragement of a punitive approach rather than rehabilitation.