OH HB475

Elevates felonious assault against hospital police officers and special police officers from a second-degree felony to a first-degree felony, matching existing protections for peace officers and BCI investigators

Upgrades aggravated assault against hospital police officers and special police officers from a fourth-degree felony to a third-degree felony, with mandatory prison terms when serious physical harm occurs

Increases assault penalties against hospital police officers and special police officers performing official duties to a fourth-degree felony, with mandatory 12-month minimum prison terms when serious physical harm results

Adds gaming agents of the Casino Control Commission to the statutory definition of "peace officer" in Section 2935.01 of the Revised Code

Grants municipal corporations and counties immunity from civil and criminal liability for actions of hospital police officers occurring on hospital premises or within their jurisdiction while performing official duties