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OH SB264

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Casey Weinstein

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Origin

Senate

136th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires all new drive-through facilities (restaurants, pharmacies, financial institutions) to include an adjacent by-pass lane at least 10 feet wide alongside each drive-through lane

  • By-pass lanes must allow customers to exit the drive-through lane and enable public safety vehicles to access vehicles in emergencies

  • Existing drive-through facilities undergoing major renovations, expansion, or redevelopment must also comply with the by-pass lane requirement

  • Exempts facilities built before the effective date where there is insufficient space or compliance would force closure, and facilities where the drive-through passes through the building structure

  • Violations not detrimental to health, safety, or welfare are subject to fines up to $100; violations that are detrimental constitute a minor misdemeanor

Legislative Description

Enact Megan's Way Out Act

Commerce

Last Action

Referred to committee: Government Oversight and Reform

10/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Government Oversight and Reform10/1/2025

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