Bill Commons

OH HB 208

in committee

Enact the Courtroom Employee Protection Act

Ohio · 2025-2026 Regular Session (136th General Assembly) · lower

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Did OH HB 208 pass?

Not yet. OH HB 208 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-04-02): Referred to committee

What is OH HB 208 about?

To amend section 2903.13 of the Revised Code to enact the Courtroom Employee Protection Act to increase the penalty for assault when the victim is a judge, magistrate, prosecutor, or court official or employee.

Who sponsors OH HB 208?

Brian Lorenz is the primary sponsor of OH HB 208, joined by 2 cosponsors.

Description

To amend section 2903.13 of the Revised Code to enact the Courtroom Employee Protection Act to increase the penalty for assault when the victim is a judge, magistrate, prosecutor, or court official or employee.

Introduced
2025-03-31
Latest action
2025-04-02 — Referred to committee
Bill type
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Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Brian Lorenzprimary
  • Josh Williamscosponsor
  • Mark Johnsoncosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2025-04-02

    Referred to committee

    referral-committee

  2. 2025-03-31

    Introduced

    introduction

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Official source

https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/hb208/

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