Ohio House Bill 850 temporarily reduces motor fuel tax rates for three months

Original title: Temporarily reduce motor fuel tax rates

Last action · May 13, 2026: Referred to FinanceSponsors: Ty Mathews and 10 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Ohio House Bill 850 temporarily lowers motor fuel tax rates on gasoline, compressed natural gas, and other motor fuels for a three-month period to combat rising fuel prices. The measure takes effect immediately as an upon enactment.

Why it matters

Motorists across Ohio will pay lower state taxes per gallon on gasoline and other motor fuels during the three-month reduction period, while state and local distribution revenues tied to those taxes are cut in half.

Background

House Bill 850 was introduced during the 136th General Assembly regular session in Ohio. context

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

Ohio Motorists

Motorists pay lower state tax rates per gallon on gasoline and other motor fuels during the three-month reduction period.

Directly affected

Director of Agriculture

The director is prohibited from producing and distributing fuel tax notices reflecting the temporary rates during the reduction period.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long will the motor fuel tax reduction last?

The lasts for three months, starting on the first day of the first month following the act's effective date.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

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May 13, 2026HouseCommittee
Referred to Finance
May 12, 2026HouseIntroduced
Introduced

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