Loading chat...

OH HB722

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Adam Bird

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

136th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits nonresidents who are unlawfully present in the United States from operating any motor vehicle on Ohio highways, even if they hold a valid driver's license from another state

  • Violation is a first-degree misdemeanor and a strict liability offense, meaning no proof of intent is required for conviction

  • Law enforcement officers must send a copy of any citation issued under this provision to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

  • Director of Public Safety must forward certified accident reports to the Attorney General when an at-fault driver was cited under this law

  • Attorney General is required to file a lawsuit in the U.S. Supreme Court against the state that issued the driver's license if the accident caused bodily injury, death, or property damage of $75,000 or more and the driver was convicted

Legislative Description

Prohibit a person without legal presence from driving in Ohio

State and Local Government : State Government

Last Action

Referred to committee: Public Safety

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Safety3/4/2026

Full Bill Text

No bill text available