HB 478·OH·house
Create jury tampering offense; revise court intimidation offenses
Passed One ChamberFiled Sep 29, 2025
Sponsor: David Thomas (R)
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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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