Transportation

passed · Ohio · Senate Nov 12, 2025

SB 229: Create the Law Enforcement Purple Heart license plate

SB 229 creates a special "Law Enforcement Purple Heart" license plate in Ohio. This plate is available to residents who are law enforcement officers killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty, as recognized by the Purple Heart award. The bill establishes the plate through a new section of the Revised Code, allowing eligible officers to display it on their vehicles. It does not change existing benefits or funding but provides a visible symbol of recognition for affected officers.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill honors law enforcement officers killed or disabled in the line of duty, providing recognition that supports a key component of the criminal justice system.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationSB 229 creates a new type of vehicle license plate, directly affecting vehicle registration and titling, which are regulatory aspects of transportation.80% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates a special license plate for law enforcement officers who received a Purple Heart, thereby recognizing military service and veteran status through the Purple Heart criterion.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Vehicle Registration Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · Ohio · House Jun 18, 2025

HB 360: Designate SPC Louis P. Shuster Memorial Interchange

To enact section 5534.966 of the Revised Code to designate the interchange of I-480 and West 150th Street in Cleveland as the "SPC Louis P. Shuster Memorial Interchange."

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill designates a highway interchange as a memorial, directly addressing a component of transportation infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill designates a memorial interchange in honor of SPC Louis P. Shuster, a veteran, which is a clear act of recognizing veteran service.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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passed · Ohio · House Oct 22, 2025

HB 325: Designate Marshal Teddy Ray Holcomb Memorial Highway

To enact section 5534.429 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 13 in Athens County as the "Marshal Teddy Ray Holcomb Memorial Highway."

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill directly designates a portion of a State Route as a memorial highway, a legislative action concerning transportation infrastructure. It does not restrict or weaken the topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · Ohio · House Sep 15, 2025

HB 436: Designate the Auxiliary Patrolman Earl Ulmer Memorial Highway

To enact section 5534.968 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of Interstate Route 77 in Washington County as the "Auxiliary Patrolman Earl Ulmer Memorial Highway."

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill directly designates a portion of an Interstate Route as a memorial highway, explicitly affecting roads and transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · Ohio · House May 28, 2025

HB 310: Create the Ironton Fighting Tigers license plate

HB 310 creates a new "Ironton Fighting Tigers" specialty license plate option for Ohio drivers. The bill amends Ohio Revised Code sections 4501.21 and 4503.889 to establish this specific plate design. Ohio drivers who choose this plate would pay an additional fee, with the revenue likely supporting related initiatives (as is standard for specialty plates). This bill directly affects Ohio drivers seeking this particular plate design.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill creates a new specialty license plate with an additional fee, generating new revenue for the state's fiscal management.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationHB 310 creates a new specialty license plate, directly affecting vehicle registration and regulations, a component of transportation policy.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Ohio · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 82: Regards traffic offenses in construction zones

To amend sections 4508.02, 4511.03, 4511.12, 4511.132, 4511.17, 4511.20, 4511.202, 4511.204, 4511.205, 4511.21, 4511.211, 4511.213, 4511.22, 4511.23, 4511.25, 4511.251, 4511.26, 4511.27, 4511.28, 4511.29, 4511.30, 4511.31, 4511.32, 4511.33, 4511.34, 4511.35, 4511.36, 4511.37, 4511.38, 4511.39, 4511.41, 4511.42, 4511.43, 4511.431, 4511.44, 4511.441, 4511.451, 4511.46, 4511.47, 4511.54, 4511.57, 4511.58, 4511.59, 4511.60, 4511.61, 4511.64, 4511.71, 4511.711, 4511.712, 4511.72, 4511.73, 4511.991, and 5517.07 and to enact section 4511.993 of the Revised Code regarding traffic offenses in construction zones.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill HB 82 amends laws regarding traffic offenses in construction zones, directly impacting criminal statutes, law enforcement, and corrections.80% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationHB 82 regards traffic offenses in construction zones, directly enhancing safety on roads and highways, which supports transportation infrastructure and regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Traffic Safety

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in committee · Ohio · House Nov 5, 2025

HB 403: Establish the Toledo Mud Hens license plate

HB 403 would create a new specialty license plate design featuring the Toledo Mud Hens baseball team. Ohio drivers would have the option to select this plate when renewing or purchasing license plates. The bill amends Ohio law to establish the "Toledo Mud Hens" plate under the state's specialty plate program, allowing it to be issued by the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles. This is a procedural bill that directly affects drivers choosing specialty plates and benefits the Mud Hens organization through plate sales.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill establishes a new specialty license plate, which typically involves additional fees that generate revenue for the state, contributing to its fiscal management.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill expands options within the state's vehicle registration system, managed by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, which is a component of transportation administration.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Vehicle Registration

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passed · Ohio · House Oct 22, 2025

HB 228: Designate SSG Jack W. Coy Veterans Memorial Highway

HB 228 designates a specific section of Interstate 280 in Lucas County as the "SSG Jack W. Coy Veterans Memorial Highway." This bill honors Sergeant First Class Jack W. Coy, a veteran, by naming the highway portion after him. The designation applies directly to the highway corridor in Lucas County and requires official signage to reflect the new name.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill directly designates a section of Interstate 280, a highway, which is a core component of transportation infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill designates a highway section as a memorial for a veteran, directly recognizing and honoring veteran service.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Memorials & Recognition

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passed · Ohio · Senate May 27, 2026

SB 280: Allow registration of a humvee as a historical motor vehicle

To amend sections 4501.01 and 4503.181 of the Revised Code to allow for the registration of a high-mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle manufactured for military purposes, otherwise known as a humvee, as a historical motor vehicle.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill directly amends vehicle registration laws to allow humvees as historical vehicles, a regulatory adjustment within the transportation topic that enables rather than restricts.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill allows historical registration of military vehicles (humvees), indirectly supporting military heritage and recognition for the veteran community.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 26, 2025

HB 111: Impose additional fine for high-speed drivers

HB 111 amends Ohio's speed limit law to impose an additional fine on drivers who exceed the speed limit by 30 miles per hour or more. This change directly affects drivers convicted of high-speed violations, adding a supplemental penalty to existing fines. The bill modifies Section 4511.21 of the Revised Code to specify this extra charge without altering existing speed limits or zone definitions. It does not change current speed restrictions (like 20 mph in school zones) but adds a financial consequence for the most severe speeding offenses. The bill is currently in the introduction phase, having been referred to committee on February 26, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill imposes additional fines, which are a source of revenue for the state budget, thus increasing potential state funds.85% confidence ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeThe bill imposes an additional financial penalty for high-speed drivers, increasing punitive measures within the criminal justice system for a specific offense.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by imposing additional fines for high-speed driving, deterring dangerous behavior on roads.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Traffic Safety

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