02/13/2024

House Bill 139

Lead Sponsors: Representative Bill Roemer and Representative Joe Miller

Status: Passed by the House 70-6 (November 29, 2023); First hearing in Senate Judiciary (May 7, 2024)

Description: The bill generally increases the penalties associated with assault when the victim is a sports official and the offense was committed during, immediately after, or immediately before a sporting event or in retaliation for the official's action as a sports official.

CCAO Position: No position (as of July 2024)

Other Notes: The Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association provided opponent testimony.