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OH HB 79

in committee

Increase penalty for assault if the victim is a sports official

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

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Did OH HB 79 pass?

Not yet. OH HB 79 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-02-12): Referred to committee

What is OH HB 79 about?

To amend sections 2903.13 and 2929.13 of the Revised Code to increase the penalties for assault if the victim is acting as a sports official or the assault is committed in retaliation for the victim's actions as a sports official.

Who sponsors OH HB 79?

Joseph A. Miller, III, Bill Roemer are the primary sponsors of OH HB 79, joined by 9 cosponsors.

Description

To amend sections 2903.13 and 2929.13 of the Revised Code to increase the penalties for assault if the victim is acting as a sports official or the assault is committed in retaliation for the victim's actions as a sports official.

Introduced
2025-02-10
Latest action
2025-02-12 — Referred to committee
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Joseph A. Miller, IIIprimary
  • Bill Roemerprimary
  • Eric Synenbergcosponsor
  • Mark Sigristcosponsor
  • Matthew Kishmancosponsor
  • Josh Williamscosponsor
  • Jack K. Danielscosponsor
  • Sean P. Brennancosponsor
  • Adam C. Birdcosponsor
  • Mark Hinercosponsor
  • David Thomascosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2025-02-12

    Referred to committee

    referral-committee

  2. 2025-02-10

    Introduced

    introduction

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Related bills

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Official source

https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/hb79/

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