Criminal Justice

signed · Ohio · House Jul 7, 2026

HB 20: Prohibit harassing or impeding an emergency service responder

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.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeThe bill expands criminalization by prohibiting new actions and clarifies heightened penalties for menacing a probation officer, aligning with 'expands criminalization' indicators.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill protects emergency service responders, who include medical professionals providing critical health services. Ensuring their safety and unimpeded operation indirectly supports the delivery of emergency healthcare and patient access.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill protects emergency service responders and probation officers from harassment/impediment while on duty, directly enhancing their workplace safety and ability to perform their jobs.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Criminal Justice

signed · Ohio · House Jul 7, 2026

HB 533: Revise list of vehicles that can commit vehicular homicide

To amend sections 2903.06 and 2903.08 of the Revised Code to add to the list of vehicles that can be used to commit a vehicular homicide or vehicular assault.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeThe bill expands the definition of vehicles that can commit vehicular homicide/assault, thereby broadening criminalization within the justice system.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill strengthens legal consequences for vehicular homicide/assault, which enhances transportation safety and vehicle regulation.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Criminal Justice

signed · Ohio · House Jul 7, 2026

HB 492: Prohibit interfering with motor vehicle-related arrests

HB 492 makes it illegal to interfere with police officers during arrests for motor vehicle violations, such as traffic stops, speeding, or driving under the influence. The bill requires drivers to provide their name, address, and date of birth to officers upon request during these stops. This applies to all motor vehicle-related law enforcement, expanding previous rules to cover every type of traffic-related arrest. It directly affects drivers stopped by police for any violation of motor vehicle laws.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeHB 492 expands criminalization by making it illegal to interfere with police during motor vehicle arrests and requiring drivers to provide information, thereby strengthening law enforcement authority.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill enhances enforcement of motor vehicle regulations and traffic laws, which contributes to transportation safety and order on roads and highways.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Criminal Justice

passed · Ohio · House Jun 11, 2026

HB 459: Enact Katelyn's Law

To amend sections 2152.17, 2901.13, and 2929.14 and to enact sections 2921.322 and 2941.1427 of the Revised Code to enact Katelyn's Law to create an offense and specification related to moving or removing human remains and to provide that the offense has no statute of limitations.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeThe bill creates a new offense and specification related to moving or removing human remains, with no statute of limitations, directly expanding criminalization.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Criminal Justice

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passed both · Ohio · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 3: Enact the School Bus Safety Act

To amend sections 4503.03, 4510.036, 4511.75, 4511.751, and 4511.76 and to enact sections 5.501, 3327.18, and 3327.19 of the Revised Code to address school bus safety, to designate this act as the School Bus Safety Act, and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly states it will 'make an appropriation,' directly involving government spending and fiscal management, which falls under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill addresses school bus safety and lists 'Traffic Offenses' as a subject. It likely expands criminalization or increases penalties for related infractions, aligning with 'oppose' indicators.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill enhances school bus safety, a critical component of K-12 education infrastructure, protecting students and facilitating their safe access to schools.80% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationHB 3 aims to address school bus safety, directly enhancing transportation safety and vehicle regulations, which strengthens the transportation topic area.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Criminal Justice

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passed · Ohio · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 478: Create jury tampering offense; revise court intimidation offenses

To amend section 2921.04 and to enact section 2921.06 of the Revised Code to create the offense of jury tampering and to include a public servant in the offense of intimidation of an attorney, victim, witness, or public servant in a criminal case.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeThe bill creates a new offense of jury tampering and expands existing court intimidation offenses, directly aligning with the 'expands criminalization' indicator.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Criminal Justice

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passed · Ohio · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 252: Modify offenses of burglary, breaking and entering, and trespass

To amend sections 2911.11, 2911.12, and 2911.13 of the Revised Code to modify the offenses of burglary, aggravated burglary, breaking and entering, and trespass in a habitation when a person is present or likely to be present.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeThe bill modifies offenses like burglary and trespass, particularly when a person is present, likely expanding criminalization or increasing potential sentences within the criminal justice system.80% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingThe bill modifies offenses of burglary and trespass in a habitation, strengthening protections for residential properties and the safety of their occupants, which aligns with protecting property rights under the housing topic.65% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Criminal Justice

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passed · Ohio · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 372: Enact the Larry Henderson Act

To amend sections 2903.01, 2929.03, and 2929.04 of the Revised Code to enact the Larry Henderson Act to specify that the penalty for aggravated murder for an adult offender is death or life without the possibility of parole if the victim is a peace officer, prosecutor, first responder, or military member.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeHB 372 increases mandatory sentences (death or life without parole) for aggravated murder if the victim is a peace officer, prosecutor, first responder, or military member.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill enhances penalties for crimes against military members, providing increased protection and recognition for those serving, which supports the broader military/veteran community.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Criminal Justice

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passed · Ohio · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 203: Enact Aspen Runnels' Law

To amend sections 2903.06, 2903.08, 2903.081, 4511.01, 4511.132, 4511.20, 4511.202, 4511.204, 4511.205, 4511.21, 4511.25, 4511.251, 4511.26, 4511.27, 4511.28, 4511.29, 4511.30, 4511.31, 4511.32, 4511.33, 4511.34, 4511.35, 4511.36, 4511.37, 4511.38, 4511.39, 4511.41, 4511.42, 4511.43, 4511.431, 4511.44, 4511.441, 4511.46, 4511.54, 4511.60, 4511.711, 4511.712, and 5501.27 and to enact section 4510.039 of the Revised Code to increase penalties for vehicular assault and vehicular homicide that occur in an active school zone, to require doubled fines for specified traffic violations in an active school zone, and to name this act Aspen Runnels' Law.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeHB 203 increases penalties for vehicular assault and homicide, strengthening punitive measures within the criminal justice system rather than promoting reform.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationHB 203 increases penalties for vehicular assault and homicide, which directly enhances transportation safety by deterring dangerous driving behaviors.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Criminal Justice

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passed · Ohio · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 102: Restrict sex offender from residing, loitering near victim’s home

HB 102 prohibits sex offenders and child-victim offenders from residing within 2,000 feet of a victim’s home or loitering within 1,000 feet of that home. The bill directly affects individuals convicted of sex offenses who are subject to residency restrictions under Ohio law. Key provisions establish clear distance limits: a 2,000-foot buffer for living near a victim’s residence and a 1,000-foot buffer for lingering or loitering. These changes aim to enhance safety for victims by limiting close proximity to their homes.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeThe bill imposes new residency and loitering restrictions on convicted sex offenders, expanding post-conviction penalties and limiting their freedoms.80% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingHB 102 restricts where sex offenders can reside, directly limiting housing options and property rights for this specific group within the housing topic area.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Criminal Justice

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