Ohio bills · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)
Ohio HB 457
Regards penalties for politically motivated criminal offenses
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Josh Williams (Republican)
- Jack K. Daniels (Republican)
Cosponsors (9)
- Heidi Workman (Republican)
- Kevin D. Miller (Republican)
- Beth Lear (Republican)
- Marilyn John (Republican)
- Thomas Hall (Republican)
- Steve Demetriou (Republican)
- Thaddeus J. Claggett (Republican)
- Adam C. Bird (Republican)
- Tim Barhorst (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Ohio legislature· long title
To amend sections 2903.01, 2929.01, 2929.12, 2929.14, and 2929.22 and to enact section 2941.1428 of the Revised Code to create new aggravated murder offenses for political motivation and political victims, to create a mandatory prison term for politically motivated offenses of violence, and to add political motivation to sentencing factors for felonies and misdemeanors.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Oct 1, 2025 · House
Referred to committee - Sep 17, 2025 · House
Introduced