Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 79: Increase penalty for assault if the victim is a sports official
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 79 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on February 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Increase penalty for assault if the victim is a sports official. Primary sponsor: Bill Roemer (Republican), Joe Miller (Democratic). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 12, 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 sections 2903.13 and 2929.13 of the Revised Code to increase the penalties for assault if the victim is acting as a sports official or the assault is committed in retaliation for the victim's actions as a sports official.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Roemer | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Joe Miller | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| Adam Bird | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Sean Brennan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Jack Daniels | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Mark Hiner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Matt Kishman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 50 |
| Mark Sigrist | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Eric Synenberg | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| David Thomas | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
| Josh Williams | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
“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