Transportation

signed · Ohio · House Jul 7, 2026

HB 533: Revise list of vehicles that can commit vehicular homicide

To amend sections 2903.06 and 2903.08 of the Revised Code to add to the list of vehicles that can be used to commit a vehicular homicide or vehicular assault.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeThe bill expands the definition of vehicles that can commit vehicular homicide/assault, thereby broadening criminalization within the justice system.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill strengthens legal consequences for vehicular homicide/assault, which enhances transportation safety and vehicle regulation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime

in committee · Ohio · House Jun 11, 2025

HB 334: Designate Keith G. Earley Memorial Interchange

To enact section 5534.502 of the Revised Code to designate the interchange of I-475 and Dorr Street in Lucas County as the "Keith G. Earley Memorial Interchange."

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill designates a memorial interchange, a legislative action directly pertaining to and formalizing a component of transportation infrastructure.75% confidence

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in committee · Ohio · House Oct 1, 2025

HB 445: Regards regional councils of govt and metropolitan planning orgs

To amend sections 167.02 and 167.04 and to enact sections 713.41, 713.42, and 713.43 of the Revised Code regarding regional councils of government and metropolitan planning organizations.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill concerns metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), which are essential for transportation planning and infrastructure development. Regulating these organizations supports the framework for transportation.85% confidence

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Apr 30, 2025

SB 180: Prohibit purchase of drones made by a covered foreign entity

To enact section 5501.84 of the Revised Code to prohibit the purchase of small unmanned aircraft systems manufactured or assembled by a covered foreign entity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill prohibits the purchase of drones from covered foreign entities, likely to enhance cybersecurity and protect data privacy for state operations, which aligns with 'support' indicators for the Technology topic.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill aims to prohibit certain drone purchases, likely enhancing public safety and security within the air transport sector of transportation.80% confidence

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in committee · Ohio · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 333: Enact the Airspace Protection Act

To amend sections 4561.01, 4561.021, 4561.05, 4561.06, 4561.08, 4561.09, 4561.11, 4561.12, 4561.14, 4561.15, 4561.31, 4561.32, 4561.33, 4561.34, 4561.341, 4561.35, 4561.36, 4561.37, 4561.38, 4561.39, 4561.99, 4563.01, 4563.03, 4563.031, 4563.032, 4563.04, 4563.05, 4563.06, 4563.07, 4563.08, 4563.09, 4563.10, 4563.11, 4563.12, 4563.13, 4563.16, 4563.18, 4563.20, 4563.21, and 4906.10; to enact section 4561.40; and to repeal section 4561.30 of the Revised Code to make changes to the laws regarding navigable airspace and to name this act the Airspace Protection Act.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill's title, 'Enact the Airspace Protection Act,' and its subject, 'Air and Rail Transport,' indicate it aims to protect or manage air transportation, which aligns with enhancing or improving the topic area.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Airports

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passed · Ohio · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 37: Designate Detective Rex Emrick Memorial Highway

To enact section 5534.443 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 56 in Pickaway County as the "Detective Rex Emrick Memorial Highway."

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill directly designates a portion of a State Route (highway) as a memorial highway, a policy action affecting transportation infrastructure.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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signed · Ohio · House Sep 30, 2025

HB 51: Designate Lt. James A. Kirkendall Memorial Highway

To enact section 5534.427 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of U.S. Route 33 in Auglaize County as the "Lt. James A. Kirkendall Memorial Highway."

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill designates a U.S. Route as a memorial highway, an administrative action directly related to and affecting transportation infrastructure.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill designates a memorial highway in honor of 'Lt. James A. Kirkendall,' recognizing the service and sacrifice of a military member, which falls under veteran recognition.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Memorials & Recognition

passed · Ohio · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 432: Designate Patrolman Earl W. Casterline Memorial Highway

To enact section 5534.482 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of East Kemper Road in Hamilton County as the "Patrolman Earl W. Casterline Memorial Highway."

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill designates a specific highway, directly engaging with and formalizing an aspect of existing transportation infrastructure.88% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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passed · Ohio · House Nov 5, 2025

HB 132: Enact Philip Wigal's Law

To amend sections 2903.06, 2903.08, 4508.02, and 4511.213 and to enact section 5501.28 of the Revised Code to increase penalties for failing to slow down or change lanes when approaching specified stationary vehicles, to increase penalties for vehicular homicide and vehicular assault resulting from that offense, and to name this act Philip Wigal's Law.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeThe bill directly increases penalties for vehicular homicide and assault, and for failing to slow down/change lanes, which expands criminalization and strengthens punitive aspects of criminal justice.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationHB 132 increases penalties for traffic offenses to enhance transportation safety, directly impacting vehicle regulations and safety within the transportation system.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime

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in committee · Ohio · House Oct 15, 2025

HB 516: Designate 83rd Ohio Division Memorial Highway

To enact section 5534.973 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 5 in Portage County and Trumbull County as the "83rd Ohio Division Memorial Highway."

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill directly designates a state route (highway), a core transportation asset. This formal recognition advances its identity within the transportation system.80% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill designates a memorial highway for the '83rd Ohio Division,' which serves to recognize the service of military personnel and veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Memorials & Recognition

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