H.B. 154 Summary

• Creates a new felony of the fourth degree penalty for assault when the victim is a health care professional, health care worker, or security officer of a hospital who is engaged in performing their duties.

• Adds definitions of "health care professional" and "health care worker" to the assault statute, referencing the meanings in section 2305.234 of the Revised Code.

• Modifies the sentencing structure for assault offenses by adding a new subsection (6) that applies specifically to assaults against hospital health care workers and security officers.

• Maintains existing assault penalties for other categories of victims (peace officers, firefighters, emergency medical personnel, school employees, and children services workers).