Ohio House Bill 457: Regards penalties for politically motivated criminal offenses

Ohio · 2025-2026 Regular Session

What it does

To amend sections 2903.01, 2929.01, 2929.12, 2929.14, and 2929.22 and to enact section 2941.1428 of the Revised Code to create new aggravated murder offenses for political motivation and political victims, to create a mandatory prison term for politically motivated offenses of violence, and to add political motivation to sentencing factors for felonies and misdemeanors.

Latest action

Referred to committee: Judiciary (2025-10-01)

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