SB124

Increase assault penalty if victim is a transit system operator

Introduced·2/25/25
Introduced Text

Increases penalty for assault if victim is a transit system operator

This bill increases the penalty for assault if the victim is an operator of an Ohio transit system bus or rail car or a contracted employee providing that service to an Ohio transit system. It also authorizes Ohio transit systems to post a sign regarding abuse or assault of staff and increases the penalty for evading payment of the known fares of a public transportation system.

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Current
Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 26, 2025

Senate

Referred to committee: Judiciary

Feb 25, 2025

Senate

Introduced