HB 258 Ohio House · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Require notice before driver's license expires, instead of after

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Nov 2025
House Passage
Oct 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced May 7, 2025 Last action Nov 5, 2025
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What changed between versions

As Introduced As Passed by the House · 8 edits · Oct 29, 2025
MODERATE
The bill was expanded from amending only the driver's license expiration notice requirement to also amending motor vehicle registration procedures. The House version adds comprehensive changes to vehicle registration applications, including new information requirements, inspection certificate mandates, updated fee structures for electric vehicles, and enhanced electronic notification options for license expirations.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded from solely modifying driver's license expiration notifications to also substantially revising motor vehicle registration procedures under section 4503.10, including new application requirements and fee structures.
REQUIREMENT

Added detailed requirements for motor vehicle registration applications, including vehicle descriptions, owner information, district of registration rules, and purchase dates.

New requirement that vehicle owners must provide proof of ownership or allow electronic verification when registering vehicles.

Added mandatory inspection certificate requirements for vehicles in counties with motor vehicle inspection programs.

Added requirement for applicants to certify willingness to make anatomical gifts on registration applications.

Added requirement for registrars to provide information about inspection requirements to vehicle owners in counties with inspection programs.

FISCAL

Updated registration fees with new amounts effective January 1, 2026, and added new fees for electric vehicles ($100 for hybrid, $150 for plug-in hybrid, $200 for battery electric).

TIMELINE

Changed driver's license expiration notification timing from 14 days before expiration to 15 days before, with electronic notification option if email or phone number is on file.

ENFORCEMENT

Added criminal penalties for falsely stating district of registration on applications, referencing falsification statutes.

Floor votes · House Oct 29, 2025

How they voted

902
Passed
Total votes 92
Oct 29, 2025
D Democratic29
27 Yea 2 Nay
93% Yea
R Republican63
63 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Nov 5, 2025
Committee
Referred to committee
upper
Nov 4, 2025
Introduced
Introduced
upper
Oct 29, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
May 14, 2025
Committee
Referred to committee
lower
May 7, 2025
Introduced
Introduced
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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