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OH HB 544

in committee

Expand the offense of obstructing justice

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

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Quick answers

Did OH HB 544 pass?

Not yet. OH HB 544 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-10-29): Referred to committee

What is OH HB 544 about?

To amend section 2921.32 of the Revised Code to expand the offense of obstructing justice.

Who sponsors OH HB 544?

D. J. Swearingen, Josh Williams are the primary sponsors of OH HB 544, joined by 4 cosponsors.

Description

To amend section 2921.32 of the Revised Code to expand the offense of obstructing justice.

Introduced
2025-10-22
Latest action
2025-10-29 — Referred to committee
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • D. J. Swearingenprimary
  • Josh Williamsprimary
  • Kevin D. Millercosponsor
  • Beth Learcosponsor
  • Mark Johnsoncosponsor
  • Thomas Hallcosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2025-10-29

    Referred to committee

    referral-committee

  2. 2025-10-22

    Introduced

    introduction

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Related bills

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Attribution

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