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HB 38OHIOSession 136State BillSigned into law

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Ohio designates a portion of State Route 87 in Geauga County as Dr. Steven Takacs Veteran Memorial Highway

Original title: Designate Dr. Steven Takacs Veteran Memorial Highway

Last action · March 2, 2026: EffectiveSponsors: Sarah Fowler Arthur and 29 others

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What This Bill Does

Ohio law designates a specific segment of State Route 87 in Geauga County as the "Dr. Steven Takacs Veteran Memorial Highway" and authorizes the director of transportation to erect suitable markers.

Why it matters

Changes only the official honorary designation of a roadway section; no funding, property takings, or service changes are enacted.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Geauga County motorists

Drivers traveling along the designated portion of State Route 87 will see new memorial highway markers.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill change speed limits or road maintenance on State Route 87?

No. The legislation only applies an honorary designation to the roadway and permits the installation of memorial markers.

Who is responsible for putting up the markers?

The director of transportation is authorized to erect suitable markers indicating the highway's name.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

11 actions

Mar 2, 2026Enrolled
Effective
Dec 1, 2025Enrolled
Signed By The Governor
Nov 21, 2025Enrolled
Sent To The Governor
Nov 5, 2025SenateFloor
Passed
Oct 22, 2025SenateCommittee
Reported (Transportation)
Mar 26, 2025SenateCommittee
Referred to Transportation

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Mar 25, 2025SenateIntroduced
Introduced
Mar 19, 2025HouseFloor
Passed
Mar 12, 2025HouseCommittee
Reported (Transportation)
Feb 5, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to Transportation
Feb 3, 2025HouseIntroduced
Introduced

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hb38_04_PS As Passed by the Senate 136th hb38_05_EN (136th General Assembly Regular Session H. B. No. 38 2025-2026 Representative Fowler Arthur Cosponsors: Representatives Brennan, Deeter, Demetriou, Gross, Hiner, Hoops, Lorenz, Newman, Peterson, Rader, Rogers, Sigrist, Synenberg, Thomas, C., White, E., Williams, Willis Senators Brenner, Cirino, Gavarone, Johnson, Landis, O'Brien, Patton, Reineke, Roegner, Romanchuk, Schaffer, Timken A BILL Assembly) (House Bill Number 38) AN ACT To enact section 5534.924 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 87 in Geauga County as the "Dr. Steven Takacs Veteran Memorial Highway." BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF OHIO: Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Ohio: Section 1. That section 5534.924 of the Revised Code be enacted to read as follows: Sec. 5534.924. In addition to any other name prescribed […] be known as the "Dr. Steven Takacs Veteran Memorial Highway." The director of transportation may erect suitable markers along the highway indicating its name.Speaker ___________________ of the House of Representatives. President ___________________ of the Senate. Passed ________________________, 20____ Approved ________________________, 20____ Governor. The section numbering of law of a general and permanent nature is complete and in conformity with the Revised Code. Director, Legislative Service Commission. Filed in the office of the Secretary of State at Columbus, Ohio, on the ____ day of ___________, A. D. 20____. Secretary of State. File No. _________ Effective Date ___________________

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