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HB 79 Ohio House · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Increase penalty for assault if the victim is a sports official

Summary
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.
Issues: ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeThe bill increases penalties for assault in specific circumstances, which aligns with expanding punitive measures rather than promoting criminal justice reform or rehabilitation.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBy increasing penalties for assaulting sports officials, the bill indirectly supports and protects school-sponsored athletic programs, which are integral to primary and secondary education.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill increases penalties for assault against sports officials, protecting their safety while working or in retaliation for their work, which improves workplace safety for a specific group of workers.80% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Feb 12, 2025
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Committee
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Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Referred to committee
lower
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced
lower
2 primary · 9 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Bill Roemer
Bill Roemer
RRepublican
OH
31
P
Photo of Joe Miller
Joe Miller
DDemocratic
OH
53
Co
Photo of Adam Bird
Adam Bird
RRepublican
OH
63
Co
Photo of David Thomas
David Thomas
RRepublican
OH
65
Co
Photo of Eric Synenberg
Eric Synenberg
DDemocratic
OH
21
Co
Photo of Jack Daniels
Jack Daniels
RRepublican
OH
32
Co
Photo of Josh Williams
Josh Williams
RRepublican
OH
44
Co
Photo of Mark Hiner
Mark Hiner
RRepublican
OH
98
Co
Photo of Mark Sigrist
Mark Sigrist
DDemocratic
OH
10
Co
Photo of Matt Kishman
Matt Kishman
RRepublican
OH
50
Co
Photo of Sean Brennan
Sean Brennan
DDemocratic
OH
14