Require elector approval for a municipal traffic camera program

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 forces any Ohio city or town to place a ballot question before its voters before installing traffic‑law photo‑monitoring devices. It also prescribes how the cameras must be staffed, how violations are ticketed, and special procedures for leased, rented, commercial and school‑zone vehicles. The purpose is to give residents direct control and to standardize camera enforcement statewide.

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Hearings

• Senate Local Government: S. B. No. 118, S. B. No. 278, Am. H. B. No. 397, S. B. No. 42, S. B. No. 340, Abbey DeHart - Ohio Public Works Commission
  Senate Local Government · Mar 10, 2026
• Senate Local Government: S. B. No. 42, S. B. No. 340, Am. H. B. No. 397, S. B. No. 323
  Senate Local Government · Mar 4, 2026
• Senate Local Government: S. B. No. 340, Am. H. B. No. 397, S. B. No. 323
  Senate Local Government · Feb 17, 2026

History

1. Feb 11, 2026Referred to committee
2. Jan 14, 2026Introduced

Sponsors

• Thomas F. Patton · sponsor

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