Transportation (Driver Licensing)

introduced · Ohio · House Aug 12, 2026

HB 989: Reimburse cost of township trustee's CDL training

To enact section 4506.26 of the Revised Code to require the Department of Public Safety to reimburse a county, township, or township trustee for a township trustee's commercial driver's license training.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates state reimbursement for CDL training costs for township trustees, directly funding a specific transportation-related qualification requirement.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing

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in committee · Ohio · House May 13, 2026

HB 864: Require driver’s license disability identifier, if requested

To amend sections 4506.07, 4506.11, 4507.06, 4507.13, 4507.51, and 4507.52 of the Revised Code to require the Registrar to include an identifying symbol on a driver's license, commercial driver's license, or state identification card for individuals with certain disabilities, if requested.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill improves access to healthcare by mandating disability identifiers on licenses, facilitating better medical identification and accommodations.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by mandating disability identifiers on licenses, aiding emergency responders and improving accessibility.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Tags People with Disabilities

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in committee · Ohio · House May 20, 2026

HB 948: Regards electric bicycle operation, education, and traffic safety

HB 948 updates Ohio laws to improve electric bicycle safety by requiring driver's license exams to include knowledge of how to operate vehicles near electric bicycles. The bill also allows individuals who complete an approved motorcycle safety course within the last 60 days to skip the practical riding test for their endorsement. Additionally, it clarifies that a motorcycle endorsement permits the owner to operate a motor-driven cycle or motor scooter. These changes aim to standardize testing procedures and promote education for riders and drivers alike.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances electric bicycle safety and clarifies vehicle operation rules, strengthening transportation safety standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Driver Licensing Traffic Safety

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passed · Ohio · Senate Jun 16, 2026

SB 419: Revise temporary instruction permit eligibility, requirements

To amend sections 4507.05 and 4507.071 of the Revised Code to lower the age at which a juvenile may obtain a temporary instruction permit from 15½ to 15 and to expand the time a juvenile must hold a temporary instruction permit before eligibility for a probationary license from six months to one year.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill lowers permit age and extends holding period, enhancing driver safety and reducing accidents.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Traffic Safety

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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 722: Prohibit a person without legal presence from driving in Ohio

To amend sections 4507.04 and 5502.11 of the Revised Code to prohibit a person without legal presence in the United States from driving in Ohio with an out-of-state license and to require the Attorney General to take certain enforcement actions.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts immigrant access to driving privileges by prohibiting undocumented individuals from driving with out-of-state licenses, limiting immigrant protections and services.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill restricts driving privileges for undocumented individuals, limiting access to transportation and potentially reducing mobility options for a segment of the population.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Driver Licensing

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 690: Establish penalties for failing to obey a school crossing guard

To amend sections 2903.06, 2903.08, 2903.081, and 2903.13 and to enact section 4511.461 of the Revised Code to establish penalties for failing to obey a school crossing guard and other associated offenses.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEstablishes penalties for traffic offenses near schools, enhancing road safety compliance and protecting pedestrians in transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Traffic Safety

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 712: Revise the laws governing accessible parking

To amend sections 311.30, 505.541, 509.04, 3501.29, 3781.111, 4503.038, 4503.10, 4503.12, 4503.41, 4503.44, 4511.69, 4517.12, 4521.01, 4521.02, 4731.481, and 4734.161 and to enact sections 4503.441, 4503.442, 4503.443, 4503.444, 4503.445, 4503.446, 4503.447, 4503.448, 4511.691, 4511.692, 4511.693, 4511.694, 4511.695, 4511.696, 4511.697, 4511.698, and 4511.699 of the Revised Code to make changes to the laws governing accessible parking.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAmends accessible parking laws to improve transportation accessibility for disabled individuals, directly strengthening transportation infrastructure and compliance with accessibility standards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Vehicle Registration

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passed · Ohio · House Jun 11, 2026

HB 630: Regards police escorts for farm equipment, agricultural vehicles

HB 630 creates an annual permit for farmers hauling agricultural equipment or produce, eliminating the requirement for police escorts under specific conditions. If a farmer uses this permit to move farm equipment on a state route (not an interstate) for less than 10 miles, law enforcement escorts are no longer mandatory. The bill modifies existing permit rules to streamline movement of agricultural vehicles, focusing on short-distance travel within the state highway system. This directly affects farmers transporting machinery or crops, reducing administrative hurdles for routine farm operations.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEliminates mandatory police escorts for agricultural vehicles on state routes, streamlining short-distance transport and reducing road disruptions within transportation infrastructure.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Roads & Highways

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passed · Ohio · Senate Nov 12, 2025

SB 282: Create the American Motorcyclist Association license plate

SB 282 creates a new specialty license plate option for Ohio drivers who are members of the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA). The bill amends Ohio law to establish the "American Motorcyclist Association" plate as a permanent vehicle registration option. Drivers who choose this plate would pay a one-time $25 fee to the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, with the revenue supporting the AMA's activities. This is a procedural bill that directly affects AMA members seeking a specialty plate, with no other policy changes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesSB 282 creates a new optional fee collected by the state, generating revenue to support the AMA. This directly impacts state revenue collection and allocation.80% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationSB 282 creates a new vehicle registration option, directly affecting 'vehicle regulations' within the transportation topic by expanding available choices.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Ohio · House Oct 29, 2025

HB 555: Create Ohio Council of Skin and Scuba Divers, Inc. license plate

To amend section 4501.21 and to enact section 4503.966 of the Revised Code to create the "Ohio Council of Skin and Scuba Divers, Inc." specialty license plate.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates a specialty license plate, which generates revenue for the state (administrative fees) and/or the beneficiary organization through an optional fee, impacting fiscal management.65% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill creates a new specialty license plate, which is an administrative addition within vehicle registration and titling, a component of transportation. This is a minor expansion of vehicle regulations.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Vehicle Registration

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