Modify the financial responsibility laws and verification process

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 changes how motor vehicles are registered in Ohio by adding new identification requirements, new fees for electric and hybrid vehicles, and a requirement that owners provide proof of insurance or other financial responsibility through an online system. It also sets out new suspension, impoundment and penalty procedures for drivers who cannot show proof after an accident or ticket. The changes affect vehicle owners, dealers, leasing companies, deputy registrars and law‑enforcement officers.

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Hearings

• House Transportation: H. B. No. 463, H. B. No. 339, H. B. No. 425, H. B. No. 333, H. B. No. 604, H. B. No. 678, Sub. S. B. No. 16, H. B. No. 773, H. B. No. 776, H. B. No. 814
  House Transportation · May 19, 2026
• House Transportation: S. B. No. 212, H. B. No. 334, H. B. No. 416, H. B. No. 600, H. B. No. 604, H. B. No. 678, H. B. No. 463
  House Transportation · Mar 17, 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 18, 2026Referred to committee
2. Feb 4, 2026Introduced

Sponsors

• Cindy Abrams · sponsor
• Adam C. Bird
• Andrea White
• Bernard Willis
• Brian Lorenz
• Haraz N. Ghanbari
• Jack K. Daniels
• Jean Schmidt
• Jeff LaRe
• Kevin D. Miller
• Marilyn John
• Mark Johnson
• Matthew Kishman
• Monica Robb Blasdel
• Phil Plummer
• Sharon A. Ray
• Thomas Hall
• Ty Moore

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