When was Ohio House Bill HB 79 introduced?

HB 79 was introduced on Feb 10, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 79?

The latest action on HB 79 by the House was: Referred to committee (Judiciary) on Feb 12, 2025.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 79?

HB 79 was introduced by Bill Roemer.

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 79 (136 legislative session)

HB 79

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Feb 10, 2025
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HB 79

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Increase penalty for assault if the victim is a sports official

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House • Feb 12, 2025: Referred to committee (Judiciary)

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Bill Roemer
primary
(R - 31)
Joseph A. Miller, III
primary
(D - 53)
Adam C. Bird
cosponsor
(R - 63)
Sean P. Brennan
cosponsor
Jack K. Daniels
cosponsor
Mark Hiner
cosponsor
Matthew Kishman
cosponsor
Mark Sigrist
cosponsor
Eric Synenberg
cosponsor
David Thomas
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Josh Williams
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Feb 12, 2025 | House
- Referred to committee (Judiciary)
Feb 10, 2025 | House
- Introduced

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Analysis - As IntroducedPDF
Testimony by Representative Joe Miller (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 1st Hearing (March 5, 2025)
Testimony by Representative Bill Roemer (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 1st Hearing (March 5, 2025)
Testimony by Andy Milligan (Soccer Official/Referee, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (March 19, 2025)
Testimony by Tyler Marcum (Chesapeake High School, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (March 19, 2025)
Testimony by John P. Graceffo (Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (March 19, 2025)
Testimony by Ben Goodyear (Amerileagues, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (March 19, 2025)
Testimony by Tyler Monk (Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (March 19, 2025)
Testimony by Beau Rugg (Ohio High School Athletic Association, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (March 19, 2025)
Testimony by Louis Tobin (Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (March 26, 2025)

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB79

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