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OH HB580

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/28/2022

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Miller

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Origin

House of Representatives

134th General Assembly (2021-2022)

AI Summary

  • Increases criminal penalties for "failure to comply with an order or signal of a police officer" when involving motor vehicle operation, upgrading from misdemeanor to felony offenses based on circumstances

  • Establishes three-tier felony classification: fourth-degree felony for basic violations, third-degree felony if fleeing immediately after committing a felony, and second-degree felony if operation caused serious physical harm or substantial risk thereof

  • Makes motor vehicles used in violations subject to seizure and forfeiture under Chapter 2981 of the Revised Code

  • Imposes mandatory driver's license suspensions including class two suspension (no first three years suspended) for felony violations and class five suspension for misdemeanor violations

  • Requires courts to impose sentencing enhancements based on factors such as pursuit duration, distance, speed, traffic violations committed, and moving violations during the pursuit

Legislative Description

Revise penalty for failure to comply with police officer's order

Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and Punishment

Last Action

Refer to Committee: Criminal Justice

3/1/2022

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice3/1/2022

Full Bill Text

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