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Read. Follow. Verify.Ohio Prohibits Public Officials' Names and Likenesses on Government Signs and Vehicles
Last action · May 20, 2026: Referred to General GovernmentSponsors: Mark Hiner and 1 other
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What This Bill Would Do
Ohio HB 938 prohibits the use of public funds to display a current public official's personal name or likeness on road signs, billboards, outdoor markers, building fixtures, or government vehicle exteriors.
State and local agencies must remove or modify existing noncompliant outdoor signs and vehicle stickers as soon as practicable, while officials may still use their official titles or display items specifically authorized by law.
- The bill is introduced in the 136th General Assembly of Ohio during the 2025-2026 session. context
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Public officials
State and local public offices and agencies
Agencies are required to remove or modify existing noncompliant outdoor markers, signs, and vehicle decals as soon as practicable.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What items are covered by the sign and vehicle ban?
Can a sign still display a public official's title?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
2 actions- May 20, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred to General Government
- May 19, 2026HouseIntroducedIntroduced
Version history
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Sources
www.legislature.ohio.gov
Analysis Score
0–100- Significance60How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy45Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment10Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz35Current news / social attention level
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