HB 492 Ohio House · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Prohibit interfering with motor vehicle-related arrests

HB 492 makes it illegal to interfere with police officers during arrests for motor vehicle violations, such as traffic stops, speeding, or driving under the influence. The bill requires drivers to provide their name, address, and date of birth to officers upon request during these stops. This applies to all motor vehicle-related law enforcement, expanding previous rules to cover every type of traffic-related arrest. It directly affects drivers stopped by police for any violation of motor vehicle laws.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House Passage
Nov 2025
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
Signed into Law
Jul 2026
Introduced Oct 1, 2025 Signed Jul 7, 2026
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What changed between versions

As Passed by the Senate As Enrolled · 5 edits · Jul 7, 2026
MODERATE
This bill amends Ohio's obstruction of arrest laws to explicitly include violations of all motor vehicle statutes. It adds a new requirement for drivers and passengers to provide their name, address, and date of birth when a peace officer reasonably suspects a traffic violation. The bill also clarifies that operators and passengers are not required to answer questions beyond these specific details and provides an exemption if age is an element of the suspected crime.
Scope change
The bill expands the scope of obstruction of arrest to cover violations of any provision in Title XLV of the Revised Code (motor vehicle laws) and substantially equivalent municipal ordinances, whereas the previous version was less explicit about this specific category of laws.
REQUIREMENT

Added a mandatory requirement for drivers and passengers to disclose their name, address, and date of birth to a peace officer who reasonably suspects a motor vehicle violation.

Added exemptions stating that operators and passengers do not have to answer questions beyond their name, address, and date of birth, and they may refuse to provide age if it is an element of the crime.

DEFINITION

Added a specific definition of 'peace officer' referencing section 2935.01 of the Revised Code.

ENFORCEMENT

Established new penalties: a minor misdemeanor of the second degree for obstructing arrest and a misdemeanor of the fourth degree for refusing to provide identifying information.

TECHNICAL

Removed the old version of section 4513.36 and replaced it with the new text, including updated formatting and numbering.

Floor votes · Senate Jun 11, 2026 · House Nov 20, 2025

How they voted

249
Passed
Total votes 33
Jun 11, 2026
D Democratic9
9 Nay
100% Nay
R Republican24
24 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
12
Key actions
5
Committee
2
Jul 1, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Sent To The Governor
legislature
Jun 11, 2026
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (24-9)
senate
Jun 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Feb 11, 2026
Committee
Referred to committee
upper
Nov 25, 2025
Introduced
Introduced
upper
Nov 20, 2025
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (59-20)
house
Nov 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
Oct 8, 2025
Committee
Referred to committee
lower
Oct 1, 2025
Introduced
Introduced
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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