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OH HB533

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Miller

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Origin

House of Representatives

136th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Ohio Revised Code sections 2903.06 (vehicular homicide) and 2903.08 (vehicular assault) to expand the list of vehicles that can be used to commit these offenses

  • Adds under-speed vehicles, motorized bicycles or mopeds, motor-driven cycles or motor scooters, all-purpose vehicles, utility vehicles, and mini-trucks to the existing list of covered vehicles (motor vehicles, motorcycles, snowmobiles, locomotives, watercraft, and aircraft)

  • Applies the expanded vehicle list to both vehicular homicide offenses (causing death through OVI, reckless operation, negligence, or traffic violations) and vehicular assault offenses (causing serious physical harm)

  • Maintains existing penalty structures ranging from misdemeanors to first-degree felonies depending on circumstances such as prior offenses, OVI involvement, and whether the offense occurred in a construction zone

  • Sponsored by Representative K. Miller in the 136th General Assembly (2025-2026 session)

Legislative Description

Revise list of vehicles that can commit vehicular homicide

Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and Punishment

Last Action

Referred to committee: Public Safety

10/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Safety10/22/2025

Full Bill Text

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