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OH HB38
Bill
Status
12/5/2018
Primary Sponsor
Dave Greenspan
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AI Summary
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Adds new aggravated murder charge (ORC 2903.01(F)) for purposely causing the death of a first responder or military member when the offender's specific purpose is to kill that person.
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Defines "first responder" as emergency medical service providers, firefighters, emergency response personnel, or anyone who previously served in such roles.
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Defines "military member" as members of U.S. armed forces, reserves, Ohio National Guard, ROTC/JROTC participants, or anyone who previously served in the military.
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Requires mandatory prison term for first-degree felony for attempted aggravated murder of a first responder or military member under ORC 2923.02(E)(4).
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Imposes class two driver's license suspension for attempting aggravated murder or murder using a motor vehicle as the means of attempt.
Legislative Description
Increase penalty for murder or assault of certain persons
Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and Punishment
Last Action
Concurred in Senate amendments
12/6/2018