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OH HB38

Bill

Status

Enrolled

12/5/2018

Primary Sponsor

Dave Greenspan

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd General Assembly (2017-2018)

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Defines "first responder" as emergency medical service providers, firefighters, emergency response personnel, or anyone who previously served in such roles.

  • 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.

  • 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).

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary5/24/2017
Criminal Justice2/8/2017

Full Bill Text

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