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OH SB113
Bill
Status
4/23/2009
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Patton
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Ohio Department of Transportation to place and maintain warning signs on state highways advising of deaf or blind children upon request by local authorities, if deemed necessary for public safety.
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Requires the Director of Transportation to establish guidelines and procedures for implementing the program, including requirements for medical verification of disability and proof of residence near the highway.
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Requires local authorities to establish a program allowing parents or guardians of deaf or blind children to request warning signs on streets and highways under their jurisdiction.
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Mandates local authorities to create a form and approval process for sign placement based on public safety considerations, with the ability to require medical verification of disability.
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Requires parents or guardians to notify local authorities in writing when circumstances change, such as moving, the child no longer living at home, disability improvement, or the child reaching a specified age indicating safety awareness.
Legislative Description
To authorize the use of traffic signs warning of the presence of a child with a disability.
Allow traffic sign-warning of disabled child
Last Action
Committee Report
12/1/2010