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Research from the ACLU of Ohio said women are disproportionately in prison for drug crimes compared to men.
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The sponsor of the bill said it will protect the integrity of Ohio elections, but opponents argue it will disenfranchise voters.
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Abortion advocates say that's why they are suing the state.
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Republicans say the bill creates new riot-related crimes and ups the penalties for existing ones, but Democrats say it's an assault on the First Amendment.
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The Ohio Redistricting Commission approved new state legislative district maps in order to comply with an Ohio Supreme Court ruling against the previous maps, but critics say the updated plans still fall short of the constitutional requirements.
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The sponsor of the bill says he wants other legislators to be able to have time to take a closer look at it.
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The advocates say the new map was drawn to favor Republicans.
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The ACLU of Ohio says two inmates have not been given fair hearings because of an unwritten rule of denying release from prison.
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Even with bipartisan support to reduce Ohio's prison population, state lawmakers are increasing the number of felonies and penalties defendants face.
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Even with bipartisan support to reduce Ohio's prison population, state lawmakers are increasing the number of felonies and penalties defendants face.