HB478Introduced in the House
Create jury tampering offense; revise court intimidation offenses
Introduced by David Thomas, District 65
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
To amend section 2921.04 and to enact section 2921.06 of the Revised Code to create the offense of jury tampering and to include a public servant in the offense of intimidation of an attorney, victim, witness, or public servant in a criminal case.
Where it stands
Referred to committee: Judiciary
June 2, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Passed · May 20, 2026
97
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
97 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Dontavius Jarrells | 1 | Yes |
| Latyna Humphrey | 2 | Yes |
| Ismail Mohamed | 3 | Yes |
| Beryl Brown Piccolantonio | 4 | Yes |
| Meredith Lawson-Rowe | 5 | Yes |
| Christine Cockley | 6 | Yes |
| Michael Dovilla | 7 | Yes |
| Allison Russo | 7 | Yes |
| Anita Somani | 8 | Yes |
| Munira Abdullahi | 9 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced
Referred to committee: Judiciary
Reported: Judiciary
Passed
Introduced
Referred to committee: Judiciary
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