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HB 457 In Committee

Regards penalties for politically motivated criminal offenses

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

To amend sections 2903.01, 2929.01, 2929.12, 2929.14, and 2929.22 and to enact section 2941.1428 of the Revised Code to create new aggravated murder offenses for political motivation and political victims, to create a mandatory prison term for politically motivated offenses of violence, and to add political motivation to sentencing factors for felonies and misdemeanors.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Sep 17, 2025
Last action
Oct 1, 2025 — Referred to committee
Session
136
Momentum
45 · Moderate