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OH HB395

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2024

Primary Sponsor

Brian Lorenz

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Origin

House of Representatives

135th General Assembly (2023-2024)

AI Summary

  • Lowers minimum age for obtaining a temporary instruction permit from 15.5 years to 15 years old
  • Requires defensive driver training as prerequisite for obtaining a driver's license; establishes standards for advanced juvenile driver improvement programs including 2 hours classroom and 4 hours emergency driving skills training
  • Alters penalties for first-time juvenile traffic offenders by allowing courts to order completion of an approved defensive driving program in lieu of fines for minor misdemeanors
  • Increases temporary instruction permit holding period from six months to one year before becoming eligible for probationary license
  • Authorizes nonrefundable income tax credit of $50 for drivers ages 18-21 and $100 per dependent under 18 who voluntarily complete approved defensive driving courses

Legislative Description

Regards juvenile driver training, defensive driving, penalties

Taxation

Last Action

Referred to committee: Homeland Security

2/6/2024

Committee Referrals

Homeland Security2/6/2024

Full Bill Text

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