OH HB712

Reorganizes Ohio's accessible parking laws by creating new code sections (4503.441-4503.448 and 4511.691-4511.699) to separate provisions for accessible license plates, removable windshield placards, parking space requirements, and enforcement procedures

Establishes a civil enforcement system for accessible parking violations with fines of $250 for first offense, $250-$500 for second offense, and $500-$750 for third or subsequent offenses, with 50% of fines going to the political subdivision and 50% to a new accessible parking violations fund

Creates a volunteer accessible parking enforcement training program administered by the Director of Public Safety, allowing trained volunteers to photograph violations and submit evidence to law enforcement agencies

Directs 75% of the accessible parking violations fund to grants for nonprofit organizations providing interscholastic adaptive sports for youth with physical disabilities, with 25% used for program administration and enforcement assistance

Increases maximum fines for local authorities regulating accessible parking from $500 to $750 and prohibits parking in access aisles or blocking curb cuts/accessible routes, with knowing violations that prevent a disabled person from entering or exiting a vehicle classified as unlawful restraint (third-degree misdemeanor)