Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB 879 — Prohibit unlawful removal of item used as a memorial for the dead

Last action — Referred to committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill prohibits the unlawful removal of items from memorials for the deceased.

This bill amends Ohio law to make it illegal to remove items from toms and other memorial structures for the dead. It establishes penalties for vandalism related to these acts, including potential felony charges.

Summary

To amend section 2909.05 of the Revised Code to prohibit the unlawful removal of any item or adornment from any tomb, monument, gravestone, or other similar structure that is used as a memorial for the dead.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. As Introduced

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 133 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (133)

133 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 879 do?
To amend section 2909.05 of the Revised Code to prohibit the unlawful removal of any item or adornment from any tomb, monument, gravestone, or other similar structure that is used as a memorial for the dead.
Who sponsors HB 879?
HB 879 is sponsored by Chris Glassburn (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 879?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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