OH HB488

Amusement park operators must implement systems to publicly communicate real-time operational status of each ride, with updates required within 5 minutes of any status change

Ride status must indicate one of four conditions: operational, temporarily closed (due to mechanical issues, weather, or staffing), under maintenance, or closed with a specified reason

Parks must display ride status through digital signage at park entrances and at each ride entrance, plus on their website, social media platforms, and mobile applications

Violations result in a warning for the first offense and $10,000 per day civil fines for subsequent violations, with the Ohio Department of Agriculture responsible for enforcement

The Department of Agriculture must adopt implementing rules within 180 days, and parks have one year after the effective date to comply