OH HB73

Requires applicants to submit proof of financial responsibility as part of motor vehicle registration applications, demonstrated in a manner described in section 4509.101 of the Revised Code.

Mandates that registration applications include a signed statement by the applicant confirming they maintain financial responsibility and will not operate a motor vehicle without it.

Requires dealers making registration applications on behalf of purchasers to submit the applicant's proof of financial responsibility to the deputy registrar along with required statements.

Requires lessees leasing from dealers to submit proof of financial responsibility, with dealers either submitting it to the deputy registrar or submitting it separately while providing certification that the lessee signed required statements.

Requires applicants to sign a form listing all possible penalties for financial responsibility law violations, including driver's license suspensions, fees, and vehicle immobilization or impoundment, which must be retained by the registrar for two years.