HB 826 Ohio House · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Create offense of obstructing federal immigration enforcement

HB 826 introduces a new felony charge for obstructing federal immigration enforcement. This law directly affects individuals who attempt to prevent, obstruct, or delay federal immigration officers from carrying out their duties. Under the bill, anyone found guilty of these actions would be charged with a fifth-degree felony. The legislation adds this specific offense to the state's Revised Code to address interference with federal agents.
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Apr 2026
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Introduced Apr 15, 2026 Last action May 13, 2026
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