Increases penalty for disturbing a lawful meeting in Ohio, particularly for disruptions at religious worship.

This bill amends Ohio law to increase the penalty for disturbing a lawful meeting, specifically when the disruption occurs at a religious worship gathering. The penalty is elevated to a felony of the fifth degree if the disruption is intended to disturb a religious assembly, whether in person or through electronic means. The bill defines "virtual meeting or gathering" and clarifies the definitions of "computer," "computer system," and "telecommunications device.

Increases penalty for disturbing a lawful meeting in Ohio, particularly for disruptions at religious worship.

This bill amends Ohio law to increase the penalty for disturbing a lawful meeting, specifically when the disruption occurs at a religious worship gathering. The penalty is elevated to a felony of the fifth degree if the disruption is intended to disturb a religious assembly, whether in person or through electronic means. The bill defines "virtual meeting or gathering" and clarifies the definitions of "computer," "computer system," and "telecommunications device.