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HB 974OHIOSession 136State Billfiled

Ohio designates portion of State Route 421 in Medina County as LCpl Richard O. Fisher Memorial Highway

Original title: Designate LCpl Richard O. Fisher Memorial Highway

Last action · July 13, 2026: IntroducedSponsor: Sharon A. Ray

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What This Bill Would Do

Ohio lawmakers introduced a bill to designate a specific stretch of State Route 421 in Medina County as the "LCpl Richard O. Fisher Memorial Highway."

Why it matters

Changes only the honorary designation of a roadway; no changes to funding, maintenance responsibilities, or traffic regulations are stated.

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.

Directly affected

Ohio Department of Transportation

The agency is authorized to erect suitable markers along the designated highway.

Directly affected

Drivers in Medina County

Motorists traveling on the designated portion of State Route 421 will encounter new memorial highway markers.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill change traffic rules or speed limits on the highway?

No, the legislation only designates an honorary name for the roadway and permits the installation of memorial markers.

Who is responsible for putting up the signs for the memorial highway?

The director of transportation may erect suitable markers along the highway.

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Connected Entities

State Route 421, Sharon A. Ray, Medina County and 1 more

otherState Route 421“Highway receiving the memorial designation”Map →

PersonSharon A. Ray“Representative for District 66”Map →

locationMedina County“County where the designated highway is located”Map →

otherUnited States Route 42“Boundary point for the designated highway segment”Map →

Sources

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www.legislature.ohio.gov

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