Exempt a vehicle towing farm machinery from vehicle size limits

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill amends Ohio’s vehicle‑size regulations to allow a vehicle that is pulling farm machinery to exceed the usual width, length, or height limits, as long as the towing vehicle itself meets those limits or holds the appropriate permits. It applies only to farm machinery and equipment and does not affect other oversized loads. The change is intended to ease transport of agricultural equipment without altering existing infrastructure requirements.

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Hearings

• House Transportation: H. B. No. 416, H. B. No. 425, Sub. S. B. No. 281, H. B. No. 672, H. B. No. 773, H. B. No. 776, H. B. No. 931, H. B. No. 951
  House Transportation · Nov 9, 2026
• House Transportation: S. B. No. 364, S. B. No. 365, Sub. S. B. No. 280, H. B. No. 526, H. B. No. 931, H. B. No. 773, H. B. No. 672, H. B. No. 776, H. B. No. 814
  House Transportation · Jun 2, 2026
• House Transportation: Sub. S. B. No. 16, S. B. No. 52, S. B. No. 251, H. B. No. 360, H. B. No. 516, H. B. No. 672, H. B. No. 678
  House Transportation · Mar 3, 2026

History

1. Feb 4, 2026Referred to committee
2. Feb 3, 2026Introduced

Sponsors

• Roy Klopfenstein (R) · sponsor
• Angela N. King
• Bob Peterson
• Brian Lorenz
• David Thomas
• Haraz N. Ghanbari
• Heidi Workman
• James M. Hoops
• Jodi Salvo
• Josh Williams
• Kevin Ritter
• Mark Hiner
• Monica Robb Blasdel
• Rodney Creech
• Thaddeus J. Claggett

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