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HB 20 Enacted

Prohibit harassing or impeding an emergency service responder

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

To amend section 2903.22 and to enact section 2927.31 of the Revised Code to prohibit a person from knowingly harassing or impeding an emergency service responder who is engaged in the lawful performance of a legal duty and to clarify that heightened penalties apply for menacing a probation officer.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Jan 27, 2025
Last action
Oct 6, 2026 — Effective 10/6/26
Session
136
Momentum
100 · Very high