Ohio HB20 prohibits harassment and impeding of emergency service responders.

Ohio HB20 amends the state's Revised Code to prohibit harassment and impeding of emergency service responders. Harassment includes causing substantial emotional distress or interfering with a responder's lawful duties. Impeding involves knowingly causing fear of physical harm or displaying a deadly weapon. Violations are misdemeanors, with heightened penalties for menacing a probation officer. The bill also repeals an existing section and clarifies that prosecution under this section does not preclude other prosecutions.

Ohio HB20 prohibits harassment and impeding of emergency service responders.

Ohio HB20 amends the state's Revised Code to prohibit harassment and impeding of emergency service responders. Harassment includes causing substantial emotional distress or interfering with a responder's lawful duties. Impeding involves knowingly causing fear of physical harm or displaying a deadly weapon. Violations are misdemeanors, with heightened penalties for menacing a probation officer. The bill also repeals an existing section and clarifies that prosecution under this section does not preclude other prosecutions.