Alter law governing vehicular assault, yielding to pedestrians

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 expands Ohio’s assault‑by‑vehicle statutes to cover reckless driving or speeding in construction zones that injures someone, and it creates tougher felony and license‑suspension penalties for repeat offenders. It also requires warning signs in construction zones, clarifies pedestrian signal meanings, and makes drivers stop for pedestrians in crosswalks. The changes aim to improve safety for workers and walkers and to deter repeat dangerous driving.

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Hearings

• House Public Safety: H. B. No. 677, H. B. No. 630, H. B. No. 714, H. B. No. 667, H. R. No. 148, H. B. No. 725
  House Public Safety · Mar 24, 2026

History

1. Feb 25, 2026Referred to committee
2. Feb 24, 2026Introduced

Sponsors

• Mark Sigrist · sponsor
• Jodi Salvo
• Josh Williams
• Mark Johnson
• Mike Odioso
• Phillip M. Robinson, Jr.
• Sean P. Brennan
• Sharon A. Ray

Bill text

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