Ohio House Bill 20
Session 136
Prohibit harassing or impeding an emergency service responder
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The bill aims to modify penalties for obstructing emergency service responders and probation officers in Ohio. It seeks to increase penalties for menacing such individuals and to clarify related offenses. The bill also addresses obstructing public officials in their performance of lawful duties, with varying degrees of penalties based on the level of threat posed. The legislation amends sections 2903.22 and 2921.31 of the Revised Code. It includes specific definitions for "emergency service responder" and "warning," and outlines various degrees of misdemeanor and felony charges based on the conduct and potential harm to individuals.
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Bill
Bill Number
20
State
Ohio
Session
136
Motion Text
Concurred in Senate amendments
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Beryl Brown Piccolantonio
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Summary
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.
As Introduced
As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee
As Passed by the House
As Reported by the Senate Judiciary Committee
As Passed by the Senate
Analysis: Final Analysis
Analysis: As Reported By Senate Committee
Analysis: As Passed By House
Analysis: As Reported By House Committee
Analysis: As Introduced
Fiscal Notes: Final Fiscal Note
Fiscal Notes: As Passed By Senate
Fiscal Notes: As Reported By Senate Committee
Fiscal Notes: As Passed By House
Fiscal Notes: As Reported By House Committee
Fiscal Notes: As Pending in House Committee
Fiscal Notes: As Introduced
Additional Documents: Synopsis of Senate Committee Amendments
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10/06/2026
Governor of Ohio
Effective 10/6/26
10/06/2026
Ohio General Assembly
Effective
07/07/2026
Ohio General Assembly
Signed By The Governor
07/01/2026
Ohio General Assembly
Sent To The Governor
06/09/2026
House
Concurred in Senate amendments
06/03/2026
Senate
Passed
06/03/2026
Senate
Reported - Substitute
06/25/2025
Senate
Referred to committee
06/24/2025
Senate
Introduced
06/18/2025
House
Passed
06/18/2025
House
Reported - Substitute
01/28/2025
House
Referred to committee
01/27/2025
House
Introduced
Sources
OH Legislature
Open States
Record Created
Jan 27, 2025 8:44:46 PM
Record Updated
Sep 3, 2026 1:21:42 AM