Transportation (Public Transit)

in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 26, 2025

SB 124: Increase assault penalty if victim is a transit system operator

To amend sections 2903.13 and 2917.41 and to enact section 306.20 of the Revised Code to increase the penalty for assault when the victim is an operator of an Ohio transit system bus or rail car; to authorize Ohio transit systems to post a sign regarding abuse or assault of staff; and to increase the penalty for evading payment of the known fares of a public transportation system.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeThe bill explicitly increases penalties for assault against transit operators and for fare evasion, which aligns with 'increases mandatory sentences' and 'expands criminalization' indicators.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill increases penalties for assaulting transit operators and authorizes safety signage, directly improving workplace safety for these workers.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill increases penalties for assaulting transit operators and fare evasion, directly enhancing public transit safety and operational integrity within the transportation sector.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime Public Transit Rail

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passed · Ohio · Senate May 27, 2026

SB 281: Allow county comm to award a franchise for public transit system

To amend section 306.04 of the Revised Code to authorize a board of county commissioners, on its own behalf, to award a franchise for the operation of a public transit system.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill authorizes county commissioners to award franchises for public transit systems, which directly facilitates the operation and potential expansion of public transit.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit Tags Local Government

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passed both · Ohio · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 3: Enact the School Bus Safety Act

To amend sections 4503.03, 4510.036, 4511.75, 4511.751, and 4511.76 and to enact sections 5.501, 3327.18, and 3327.19 of the Revised Code to address school bus safety, to designate this act as the School Bus Safety Act, and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly states it will 'make an appropriation,' directly involving government spending and fiscal management, which falls under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill addresses school bus safety and lists 'Traffic Offenses' as a subject. It likely expands criminalization or increases penalties for related infractions, aligning with 'oppose' indicators.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill enhances school bus safety, a critical component of K-12 education infrastructure, protecting students and facilitating their safe access to schools.80% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationHB 3 aims to address school bus safety, directly enhancing transportation safety and vehicle regulations, which strengthens the transportation topic area.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety School Transportation Public Transit Traffic Safety

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