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HB 478·OH·house

Create jury tampering offense; revise court intimidation offenses

Passed One ChamberFiled Sep 29, 2025
Sponsor: David Thomas (R)
Latest Action

Referred to committee

Jun 2, 2026

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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