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Read. Follow. Verify.Ohio House Bill 776 legalizes motorcycle lane filtering under specific conditions and explicitly prohibits lane splitting
Last action · March 25, 2026: Referred to TransportationSponsor: Brian Lorenz
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What This Bill Would Do
Ohio House Bill 776 authorizes motorcycle operators to engage in ing on roadways with two or more lanes traveling in the same direction when traffic speeds are 15 miles per hour or less, provided the motorcycle does not exceed 10 miles per hour above surrounding traffic and stays out of the shoulder. The bill explicitly prohibits ting at speeds greater than 15 miles per hour, bans drivers from purposely impeding lawful lane filtering, and requires the Director of Public Safety to conduct a statewide public education campaign.
Motorcycle operators and other motorists across Ohio face new traffic rules, penalties for violations ranging from minor misdemeanors to third-degree misdemeanors, and a statewide public education campaign regarding safe passing behaviors.
- House Bill 776 was introduced in the 136th General Assembly of Ohio during the 2025-2026 regular legislative session. context
- Lane filtering laws have been introduced or enacted in several U.S. states to reduce traffic congestion and protect motorcyclists from rear-end collisions in slow traffic. 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.
motorcycle operators
Motorcycle operators gain authorization to engage in lane filtering under specific traffic speed and road conditions while facing continued prohibitions and penalties for lane splitting.
motor vehicle drivers
Drivers of other motor vehicles are prohibited from purposely impeding or interfering with lawfully lane filtering motorcycles and are targeted by a statewide public education campaign.
Director of Public Safety
The Director of Public Safety is required to design and execute a statewide public education campaign utilizing both printed and digital communications.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between lane filtering and lane splitting under House Bill 776?
Can a motorcycle rider lane filter on any road in Ohio?
What are the penalties for violating the new lane filtering or splitting rules?
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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- Mar 25, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred to Transportation
- Mar 24, 2026HouseIntroducedIntroduced
Version history
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No state lobbying filings in our records match this bill. Federal lobbying reports (LDA) cover Congress, so they are not listed on state bills.
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Establishment of Legal Lane Filtering
Ohio is introducing formal statutory recognition and regulation for motorcycle lane filtering under strict speed and roadway parameters where none previously existed.
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www.legislature.ohio.gov
Analysis Score
0–100- Significance65How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy40Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz35Current news / social attention level
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