HB662

Increase penalty for disturbing a lawful meeting in certain cases

Introduced·1/29/26
Introduced Text

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.

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Current
Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Feb 4

House

Referred to committee: Judiciary

Jan 29

House

Introduced