Add Inspector General, Deputy IG to definition of peace officer
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
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- Senate
- Sponsor
- 1
- Latest action
- Feb 11, 2026
What it does
To amend sections 109.71, 109.77, 121.483, and 2935.01 of the Revised Code to add the Inspector General and a deputy Inspector General to the definition of "peace officer" while either official is engaged in the scope of the official's duties.
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