Ohio HB656 creates the offense of negligent assault of a peace officer.

Ohio HB656 amends sections 2903.14 and 2927.15 of the Revised Code to establish the offense of negligent assault of a peace officer. This offense occurs when someone negligently causes physical harm to a peace officer, resulting in a misdemeanor of the first degree. If the harm also poses a substantial risk of exposure to an infectious disease, the offense escalates to a felony of the fifth degree. The bill also outlines exceptions for authorized collection of bodily substances by peace officers or under court order.

Ohio HB656 creates the offense of negligent assault of a peace officer.

Ohio HB656 amends sections 2903.14 and 2927.15 of the Revised Code to establish the offense of negligent assault of a peace officer. This offense occurs when someone negligently causes physical harm to a peace officer, resulting in a misdemeanor of the first degree. If the harm also poses a substantial risk of exposure to an infectious disease, the offense escalates to a felony of the fifth degree. The bill also outlines exceptions for authorized collection of bodily substances by peace officers or under court order.