Enact the Paul Payne Safe Zone Act
Summary
To enact section 4955.37 of the Revised Code to establish "Safe Zones" on railroad tracks for the safety of railroad employees and to name this act the Paul Payne Safe Zone Act.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 12, 2026
Last action May 13, 2026
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2
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Committee
1
May 13, 2026
Committee
Referred to committee
lower
May 12, 2026
Introduced
Introduced
lower
2 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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