OH SB305

Prohibits designing, building, constructing, fabricating, modifying, or altering a vehicle to create hidden compartments with intent to facilitate unlawful concealment or transportation of controlled substances, punishable as a fourth-degree felony (or third-degree if prior conviction).

Prohibits knowingly operating, possessing, or using a vehicle with a hidden compartment knowing it is used or intended for unlawful drug concealment or transportation, punishable as a fourth-degree felony (or third-degree with prior conviction, or second-degree if compartment contains controlled substance).

Prohibits persons previously convicted of first or second-degree felony aggravated trafficking in drugs from operating, possessing, or using any vehicle with a hidden compartment.

Exempts law enforcement officers performing official duties and licensed motor vehicle dealers and manufacturers conducting ordinary business from the prohibitions.

Excludes boxes, safes, containers, or other items added to vehicles for securing valuables, electronics, or firearms provided they do not contain controlled substances or visible drug residue.