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.
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