HB826

Create offense of obstructing federal immigration enforcement

Introduced·4/15/26
Introduced Text

Ohio HB826 creates a felony offense for public officials who purposely prevent, obstruct, or delay federal immigration enforcement.

Ohio HB826 amends the Revised Code to establish a new offense for public officials who purposely prevent, obstruct, or delay federal immigration enforcement. Violators of this provision are guilty of obstructing federal immigration enforcement, which is classified as a felony of the fifth degree. This bill targets actions by public officials that interfere with federal immigration enforcement efforts.

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Judiciary Committee
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History

May 13

House

Referred to committee: Judiciary

Apr 15

House

Introduced