Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 124: Increase assault penalty if victim is a transit system operator
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 124 is a bill introduced in the Ohio Senate on February 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Increase assault penalty if victim is a transit system operator. Primary sponsor: Hearcel Craig (Democratic), Tom Patton (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 26, 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 2917.41 and to enact section 306.20 of the Revised Code to increase the penalty for assault when the victim is an operator of an Ohio transit system bus or rail car; to authorize Ohio transit systems to post a sign regarding abuse or assault of staff; and to increase the penalty for evading payment of the known fares of a public transportation system.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hearcel Craig | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Tom Patton | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
“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