HB 433 Ohio House · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Alter amusement ride classification for inspection fee purposes

Summary
To amend sections 993.01 and 993.04 of the Revised Code to alter the current amusement ride classification structure for purposes of the annual inspection and reinspection fees.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2025
Committee Review
Nov 2025
House Passage
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
Signed into Law
Jul 2026
Introduced Sep 3, 2025 Signed Jul 7, 2026
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As Passed by the Senate As Enrolled · 9 edits · Jul 7, 2026
MAJOR
This bill amends Ohio Revised Code sections related to agriculture, primarily updating labeling requirements for liming materials and commercial feeds, expanding voluntary state inspection options for meat and poultry processors, and significantly revising amusement ride safety regulations. The most significant changes involve new fee structures for amusement ride permits and inspections, which are temporarily set at lower rates until 2027 before reverting to higher amounts, alongside updated definitions and enforcement procedures for ride safety.
Scope change
The bill expands the scope of voluntary state inspection to include specific types of meat and poultry (such as bison, cervidea, and domestic rabbits) and clarifies definitions for amusement rides, including specific inclusions for bungee jumping and kiddie rides.
REQUIREMENT

Updated labeling requirements for liming materials to include specific guaranteed analysis metrics and delivery tickets for bulk sales.

Revised labeling requirements for commercial feeds to allow metric units and clarify ingredient listing rules.

ELIGIBILITY

Added eligibility for voluntary state inspection for establishments slaughtering or preparing meat of bison, cervidea, bovidea, camelidae, ratites, domestic rabbits, and monitored captive deer.

FISCAL

Established temporary amusement ride permit and inspection fees that are lower than the permanent rates, expiring on November 30, 2027.

Set permanent amusement ride fees effective December 1, 2027, which are higher than the temporary rates.

DEFINITION

Added specific definitions for 'bungee jumping facility,' 'kiddie ride,' and 'climbing facility' to the amusement ride safety chapter.

ENFORCEMENT

Clarified that amusement ride operators may apply for waivers or modifications of safety rules if practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships exist.

Updated inspection authority for commercial feeds to include verification of records and production procedures for drug-containing feeds.

TECHNICAL

Removed page numbers and legislative history markers from the text.

Floor votes · Senate Jun 11, 2026 · House Jun 11, 2026

How they voted

330
Passed
Total votes 33
Jun 11, 2026
D Democratic9
9 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican24
24 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
14
Key actions
6
Committee
2
Amendments
1
Jul 1, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Sent To The Governor
legislature
Jun 11, 2026
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (33-0)
senate
Jun 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Jun 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Concurred in Senate amendments
lower
Jun 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
The question being, Shall the amendments be concurred in?
lower
Nov 18, 2025
Committee
Referred to committee
upper
Nov 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced
upper
Nov 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
Sep 15, 2025
Committee
Referred to committee
lower
Sep 3, 2025
Introduced
Introduced
lower
2 primary · 6 co-sponsors

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