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OH HB 973

introduced

Create emergency vehicle access routes across railroads

Ohio · 2025-2026 Regular Session (136th General Assembly) · lower

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Did OH HB 973 pass?

Not yet. OH HB 973 has been introduced but has not advanced to a vote. Latest recorded action (2026-07-13): Introduced

What is OH HB 973 about?

To amend sections 307.203, 5589.20, 5589.22, 5589.23, 5589.24, and 5589.99; to amend, for the purpose of adopting new section numbers as indicated in parentheses, sections 5589.20 (5589.40), 5589.22 (5589.42), 5589.23 (5589.43), and 5589.24 (5589.44); to enact section 5589.41; and to repeal sections 5589.21 and 5589.211 of the Revised Code to create designated access routes across railroads for emergency vehicles.

Who sponsors OH HB 973?

Thomas Hall, Justin Pizzulli are the primary sponsors of OH HB 973, joined by 11 cosponsors.

Description

To amend sections 307.203, 5589.20, 5589.22, 5589.23, 5589.24, and 5589.99; to amend, for the purpose of adopting new section numbers as indicated in parentheses, sections 5589.20 (5589.40), 5589.22 (5589.42), 5589.23 (5589.43), and 5589.24 (5589.44); to enact section 5589.41; and to repeal sections 5589.21 and 5589.211 of the Revised Code to create designated access routes across railroads for emergency vehicles.

Introduced
2026-07-13
Latest action
2026-07-13 — Introduced
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Thomas Hallprimary
  • Justin Pizzulliprimary
  • Monica Robb Blasdelcosponsor
  • Kevin Rittercosponsor
  • Tristan Radercosponsor
  • Joseph A. Miller, IIIcosponsor
  • Josh Williamscosponsor
  • Mark Johnsoncosponsor
  • Kellie Deetercosponsor
  • Sean P. Brennancosponsor
  • Rachel B. Bakercosponsor
  • Brian Lorenzcosponsor
  • Jodi Salvocosponsor

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  1. 2026-07-13

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https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/hb973/

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