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HB 208 Ohio House · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Enact the Courtroom Employee Protection Act

Summary
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.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens the criminal justice system by increasing penalties for assaulting courtroom employees, protecting personnel involved in courts and law enforcement.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill increases penalties for assault against court employees, directly improving workplace safety and protection for these workers.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 31, 2025 Last action Apr 2, 2025
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2
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Committee
1
Apr 2, 2025
Committee
Referred to committee
lower
Mar 31, 2025
Introduced
Introduced
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Brian Lorenz
Brian Lorenz
RRepublican
OH
60
Co
Photo of Josh Williams
Josh Williams
RRepublican
OH
44
Co
Photo of Mark Johnson
Mark Johnson
RRepublican
OH
92