SB188

Regards failure to comply with an order of law enforcement

Introduced·4/29/25
Introduced Text

Ohio SB188 amends the Revised Code to modify penalties for failure to comply with a law enforcement officer's order and for operating a vehicle to.

Ohio SB188 amends the Revised Code to redefine failure to comply with a law enforcement officer's order as a misdemeanor of the first degree, with specific circumstances elevating it to a felony of the third or fourth degree. It also modifies penalties for operating a vehicle to elude a law enforcement officer, classifying it as a felony of the fourth degree and elevating it to a felony of the third degree under certain conditions. The bill further details mandatory prison terms for various offenses, including those involving firearms, and specifies conditions for consecutive sentencing.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Oct 29, 2025

9:45 AM

Senate Judiciary 2nd Hearing, Proponent

Oct 15, 2025

9:45 AM

Senate Judiciary 1st Hearing, Sponsor

History

Apr 30, 2025

Senate

Referred to committee: Judiciary

Apr 29, 2025

Senate

Introduced