Create jury tampering offense; revise court intimidation offenses

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill makes it a misdemeanor or felony to threaten or influence jurors, victims, witnesses, attorneys, or public servants involved in criminal cases. It adds specific penalties for both intimidation and jury tampering and clarifies that certain dispute‑resolution activities are exempt. The measure has cleared the Ohio House and is now headed to committee.

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Hearings

• House Judiciary: H. B. No. 446, H. B. No. 478, H. B. No. 565, H. B. No. 441, H. B. No. 723, H. B. No. 751, H. B. No. 490, H. B. No. 626, Sub. S. B. No. 61, Sub. S. B. No. 174, S. B. No. 262, H. B. No. 611
  House Judiciary · May 20, 2026
• House Judiciary: H. B. No. 252, Am. S. B. No. 295, H. B. No. 314, H. B. No. 487, H. B. No. 557, Sub. S. B. No. 55, H. B. No. 478, H. B. No. 565
  House Judiciary · Feb 18, 2026
• House Judiciary: Sub. S. B. No. 55, Am. S. B. No. 295, H. B. No. 487, H. B. No. 236, H. B. No. 557, H. B. No. 478, H. B. No. 565
  House Judiciary · Feb 11, 2026
• House Judiciary: H. B. No. 565, H. B. No. 491, H. B. No. 478, H. B. No. 343
  House Judiciary · Feb 4, 2026

History

1. Jun 2, 2026Referred to committee
2. May 21, 2026Introduced
3. May 20, 2026Reported
4. May 20, 2026Passed
5. Oct 1, 2025Referred to committee
6. Sep 29, 2025Introduced

Sponsors

• David Thomas (R) · sponsor
• Brian Lorenz
• Eric Synenberg
• Gary Click
• Kevin D. Miller
• Mark Hiner
• Mark Johnson
• Sean P. Brennan
• Sharon A. Ray
• Terrence Upchurch

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