OH HB122

Designates May 1st as "Court-Appointed Special Advocates Appreciation Day"

Expands intimidation statutes (Ohio Revised Code sections 2921.03 and 2921.04) to include guardians ad litem and court-appointed special advocates as protected individuals

Establishes that intimidating a guardian ad litem or court-appointed special advocate is a misdemeanor of the first degree, while intimidating public servants, party officials, attorneys, or witnesses remains a felony of the third degree

Allows victims of intimidation violations to pursue civil action for injury, death, or loss to person or property, including reasonable attorney's fees and court costs

Applies protection to guardians ad litem and court-appointed special advocates involved in civil actions, domestic relations, juvenile proceedings, and criminal or delinquent child actions