Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 544: Expand the offense of obstructing justice
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 544 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on October 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Expand the offense of obstructing justice. Primary sponsor: Josh Williams (Republican), D. J. Swearingen. It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 29, 2025): Referred to committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
To amend section 2921.32 of the Revised Code to expand the offense of obstructing justice.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
| D. J. Swearingen | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Thomas Hall | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 46 |
| Mark Johnson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 92 |
| Beth Lear | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
| Kevin Miller | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 69 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to committee
- Introduced