Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 355: Expand the offense of aggravated menacing re: certain workers
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 355 is a bill introduced in the Ohio Senate on February 10, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Expand the offense of aggravated menacing re: certain workers. Primary sponsor: Kent Smith (Democratic), Jerry Cirino (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): 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 2903.21 of the Revised Code to expand the offense of aggravated menacing to prohibit threatening a utility worker, cable operator worker, or broadband worker with intent to obstruct the operation of a utility.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Jerry Cirino | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Andrew Brenner | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Catherine Ingram | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
“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