Bill would prevent Ohio sex offenders from changing their names

COLUMBUS — People convicted of sex crimes or identity theft would be barred from changing their legal names, under legislation being considered in the Ohio Senate.

Sen. Mike Skindell, a Democrat from the Cleveland area, offered sponsor testimony last week on Senate Bill 76 before the Senate’s criminal justice committee.

“This legislation is an effort to better track the whereabouts of sexual predators and individuals convicted of identity theft and provide further protection to our citizens,” Skindell said. “A legal name change for such individuals opens up the opportunity for these offenders to conceal their identity and perpetuate future offenses.”

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