Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 478: Create jury tampering offense; revise court intimidation offenses

Passed one chamber Last action June 2, 2026: Referred to committee

Plain-language summary

HB 478 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on September 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Create jury tampering offense; revise court intimidation offenses. Primary sponsor: David Thomas (Republican), Eric Synenberg (Democratic). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 2, 2026): Referred to committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: David Thomas (Republican); Eric Synenberg (Democratic). 10 co-sponsors.