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OH HB129
Bill
Status
9/17/2014
Primary Sponsor
Peter Stautberg
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AI Summary
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Expands definitions of aggravated menacing (section 2903.21), menacing by stalking (section 2903.211), and menacing (section 2903.22) to include words or conduct directed at or identifying a corporation, association, or organization that employs the victim or to which the victim belongs.
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Creates new section 2903.215 authorizing a corporation, association, or organization employing two or more victims to file motions for temporary protection orders under section 2903.213 or petitions for protection orders under section 2903.214 when violations are based on conduct directed at the organization.
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Permits licensed attorneys to file affidavits on behalf of organizations to provide evidentiary support for temporary or permanent protection orders.
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Requires any temporary or permanent protection order to specify with particularity the location or persons to be protected.
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Defines "organization" in the menacing statutes to include governmental employers.
Legislative Description
To specify that aggravated menacing, menacing by stalking, and menacing include words or conduct that are directed at or identify a corporation, association, or other organization that employs the victim or to which the victim belongs and to authorize the corporation, association, or other organization that employs two or more victims or to which two or more victims belong to seek protection orders in certain cases.
Menacing offenses-expand scope
Last Action
Effective Date
9/17/2014