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OH HB183

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Levi Dean

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Origin

House of Representatives

136th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Ohio Revised Code Section 1547.15 to allow vessel operators towing water skiers, barefoot skiers, or persons on surfboards/similar devices to use a rearview mirror instead of having an observer on board
  • Current law requires a person age 10 or older (other than the operator) to observe the towed person at all times; the amendment makes this one of two acceptable options
  • Rearview mirror must provide a wide field of vision to the rear and be mounted so the operator can observe the towed person's activities
  • Vessel operators must still observe the traffic pattern in the direction the vessel is traveling at all times
  • Sponsored by Representatives Dean and Daniels during the 136th General Assembly (2025-2026)

Legislative Description

Allow rearview mirror use instead of observer for water skiers

Environment and Natural Resources

Last Action

Referred to committee: Public Safety

3/26/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Safety3/26/2025

Full Bill Text

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