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SB124Introduced in the Senate

Increase assault penalty if victim is a transit system operator

IntroducedSenate Judiciary

Introduced by Hearcel Craig, District 15

What does this bill do?

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Official description

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.

Where it stands

Referred to committee: Judiciary

February 26, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Introduced

  2. Referred to committee: Judiciary

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