Bill > HB662

This bill amends an existing Ohio law to increase the penalty for disturbing a lawful meeting, procession, or gathering. Previously, such offenses were generally classified as a misdemeanor of the fourth degree, but this bill elevates the offense to a felony of the fifth degree under specific circumstances. These circumstances include intentionally disturbing or disrupting religious worship, whether in person at a tax-exempt place of worship or virtually through electronic means, or intentionally preventing, disrupting, or interfering with virtual religious gatherings. The bill also clarifies that "virtual meeting or gathering" refers to meetings or gatherings conducted via interactive video or teleconference.

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb662