Immigration (Driver Licenses & IDs)

in committee · Ohio · House May 20, 2026

HB 929: Limit all limited term licenses, ID cards to one-year expiration

To amend sections 4501.01, 4503.10, 4503.103, 4503.107, 4506.14, 4507.09, and 4507.501 of the Revised Code to require all limited term licenses and identification cards to have a maximum one-year expiration and prohibit multi-year or permanent vehicle-related registrations for temporary residents.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts vehicle registrations and ID cards for temporary residents, limiting access to services and increasing enforcement barriers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement

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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 Mar 18, 2026

HB 753: Require all drivers exams to be administered in English

To amend section 4507.11 and to enact section 4506.091 of the Revised Code to require the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to administer all drivers exams in English.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts immigrant access to driver's license services by mandating English-only exams, limiting non-English speakers' ability to obtain licenses.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Mar 26, 2025

SB 153: Require citizenship verification before an elector may vote

To amend sections 303.12, 303.59, 307.94, 3501.01, 3501.38, 3501.381, 3501.39, 3503.13, 3503.14, 3503.15, 3503.151, 3503.152, 3503.153, 3503.16, 3503.19, 3503.20, 3503.21, 3503.33, 3505.181, 3505.182, 3505.183, 3505.20, 3509.02, 3509.03, 3509.04, 3509.05, 3509.051, 3509.06, 3509.07, 3509.08, 3509.09, 3511.02, 3511.04, 3511.05, 3511.09, 3511.11, 3511.14, 3513.07, 3513.261, 3517.01, 3517.12, 3519.02, 3519.05, 3519.16, 3599.12, and 3599.21 and to enact sections 3503.201, 3503.202, and 3511.052 of the Revised Code to require verification of an elector's citizenship before the elector may vote and to modify procedures regarding voter registration, voter roll maintenance, absent voting, and election petitions.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill SB 153 requires citizenship verification for voting, which restricts electoral access for non-citizens and limits protections related to immigrant participation in civic life.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Driver Licenses & IDs Work Authorization

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 5, 2025

HB 26: Enact Protecting Ohio Communities Act

To amend sections 9.63, 4501.06, 5747.50, 5747.502, 5747.51, and 5747.53 and to enact sections 9.631, 9.632, 9.633, and 5747.504 of the Revised Code to require state and local authorities to cooperate with the federal government in the enforcement of immigration laws, to prescribe funding reductions for noncompliance, to name this act the Protecting Ohio Communities Act, and to declare an emergency.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill prescribes funding reductions for state and local authorities that do not comply with federal immigration enforcement, directly impacting government spending and fiscal management.85% confidence ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandates state/local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement, expanding their duties and the scope of criminal justice involvement, aligning with 'expands criminalization'.90% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill prescribes funding reductions for state and local authorities that do not cooperate with immigration laws, which could impact entities providing Health and Human Services.65% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationThe bill mandates state and local authorities cooperate with federal immigration enforcement and imposes funding reductions for noncompliance, which restricts and increases enforcement related to immigration.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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passed · Ohio · Senate Sep 15, 2025

SB 172: Specify persons unlawfully present are not privileged from arrest

SB 172 clarifies that individuals in the U.S. without legal authorization (often called "unlawfully present") are not protected from arrest under Ohio state law. It adds a new provision to Ohio's Revised Code, explicitly stating that such individuals cannot claim immunity from arrest by state law enforcement. This directly affects undocumented immigrants living in Ohio by removing a potential legal barrier to their arrest. The bill makes a specific change to state law without altering federal immigration status or creating new enforcement mechanisms.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeThe bill expands the scope of individuals subject to arrest by removing potential immunity, thereby expanding criminalization for unlawfully present persons.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationThe bill clarifies that undocumented individuals are not privileged from arrest, which increases state immigration enforcement and limits protections for immigrants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 616: Require BMV translate the Digest of Motor Vehicle Laws

HB 616 requires the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) to translate the Digest of Motor Vehicle Laws into additional languages. This bill directly affects the BMV by mandating the translation of this document, which summarizes Ohio's motor vehicle laws. The key provision creates a new requirement for the BMV to produce these translations, making the document accessible in multiple languages for the public.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates a new service requiring state expenditure, thus increasing government spending within the state budget for public accessibility.75% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationHB 616 requires the BMV to translate motor vehicle laws into additional languages, enhancing accessibility for non-English speakers, which supports immigrant integration and services.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill enhances accessibility to motor vehicle laws, a key component of vehicle regulations, which strengthens compliance and understanding within the transportation system.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Immigrant Services Driver Licensing Vehicle Registration

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