S.B. No. 267 Summary

• Establishes intent to encourage prosecution of arson, rioting, and inciting violence violations under Ohio Revised Code sections 2909.05, 2917.02, and 2917.03.

• Allows persons injured or suffering property damage from vandalism or riot acts to sue offenders for full compensatory damages (including emotional distress), punitive damages, court costs, and attorney's fees.

• Enables civil suits against individuals or organizations that provided material support or resources to perpetrate offenses, with courts issuing orders requiring repair of property damage at offender's expense.

• Allows parents of minor children (under 18 and unmarried) to be sued for compensatory damages up to $15,000 for injury or property loss caused by the minor's vandalism or riot violation.

• Prohibits government officials and law enforcement from limiting arrest authority or taking punitive action against employees for enforcing riot and vandalism laws.