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SB 355·OH·senate

Expand the offense of aggravated menacing re: certain workers

In CommitteeFiled Feb 10, 2026
Sponsor: Kent Smith
Latest Action

Refer to Committee

Feb 11, 2026

Summary

The bill adds a new category of aggravated menacing that makes it a crime to threaten a utility, cable or broadband worker with a deadly weapon when the threat is meant to stop service. It defines those workers and sets higher penalties for certain repeat or violent offenders. The change aims to protect essential service personnel from intimidation.

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