Ohio requires Bureau of Motor Vehicles to translate driver's license study materials into all examination languages

Original title: Require BMV translate the Digest of Motor Vehicle Laws

Last action · February 4, 2026: Referred to TransportationSponsors: Munira Abdullahi and 6 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Ohio House Bill 616 requires the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to make the and related study guides publicly available in every language in which driver's license and permit exams are administered.

Why it matters

Non-native English speakers taking Ohio driver examinations will gain access to study materials in their test languages, aligning written test preparations with the languages already used for administering tests.

Who It Would Affect

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Bureau of Motor Vehicles

The agency must ensure that the Digest of Motor Vehicle Laws and exam reference documents are written and publicly available in all languages used for administering exams.

Directly affected

Non-English speaking driver's license applicants

Applicants gain access to official study materials and reference guides in the same languages in which they take their written permit and license tests.

Key Facts

The director of public safety must ensure the Digest of Motor Vehicle Laws is publicly available in every language in which the BMV administers written examinations.
The translation requirement applies to the digest and any other reference documents covering material for temporary instruction permit and driver's license examinations.
The requirement is established by enacting section 4507.113 of the Revised Code.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which state agency is responsible for translating the driver exam materials?

The Director of Public Safety must ensure the is available in the required languages.

What documents must be translated under this bill?

The or any other reference document for material covered in the written portions of and driver's license examinations.

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Feb 4, 2026HouseCommittee
Referred to Transportation
Nov 25, 2025HouseIntroduced
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