HB 20STATE · OhioIntroduced

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.

Voted: 10/6/2026Source

How representatives voted

78 yea·18 nay

Action history

  • 6/25/2025Referred to committee
  • 6/24/2025Introduced
  • 6/18/2025Reported - Substitute
  • 6/18/2025Passed
  • 1/28/2025Referred to committee
  • 1/27/2025Introduced