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OH HB38

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2011

Primary Sponsor

Clayton Luckie

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Origin

House of Representatives

129th General Assembly (2011-2012)

AI Summary

  • Amends Ohio Revised Code section 2903.13 to include school security guards in the enhanced assault penalties previously applied only to school teachers and administrators.

  • Assault against a school security guard is classified as a felony of the fifth degree when the offense occurs in a school, on school premises, in a school building, on a school bus, or while the guard is engaged in duties related to their employment.

  • The enhanced penalties apply whether the assault occurs on school grounds or off-campus while the security guard is performing official responsibilities, including activities such as accompanying students on field trips, athletic events, or other school-sponsored functions.

  • School bus operators remain included in the enhanced penalty provisions alongside teachers, administrators, and security guards.

Legislative Description

To impose the same criminal penalties for assaulting a school security guard as are imposed for assaulting a school teacher.

Assault school security guard-same penalty as if assaulted teacher

Last Action

To Criminal Justice

1/20/2011

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