The bill amends sections 2903.14 and 2927.15 of the Revised Code to establish the offense of negligent assault of a peace officer. It introduces new legal language that makes it illegal for a person to negligently cause physical harm to a peace officer while possessing a controlled substance, controlled substance analog, or drug paraphernalia. Violating this provision is classified as a misdemeanor of the first degree, escalating to a felony of the fifth degree if the harm results in a substantial risk of exposure to an infectious disease. The bill also clarifies that "peace officer" is defined as per section 109.71 of the Revised Code.

Additionally, the bill modifies section 2927.15 to include provisions for the lawful collection of bodily substances by peace officers or under court orders for testing related to infectious diseases in connection with the new negligent assault offense. The existing sections 2903.14 and 2927.15 are repealed, indicating a complete overhaul of the previous legal framework regarding these offenses.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 2903.14, 2927.15