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Read. Follow. Verify.Ohio HB 894 revises motor vehicle financial responsibility laws and driver's license suspension rules
Last action · May 20, 2026: Referred to TransportationSponsors: Darnell Brewer and 1 other
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What This Bill Would Do
Ohio House Bill 894 alters state laws governing , debt-related driver's license suspensions, and accident reporting timelines. The legislation extends hearing request windows, modifies accident reporting deadlines, and removes ongoing financial responsibility filing requirements for specific groups of drivers.
Drivers facing license suspensions for unpaid judgments or accident-related security requirements gain extended timelines to request hearings and alternative paths to lift suspensions, while certain individuals are cleared from mandatory ongoing proof filings.
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.
motor vehicle owners and drivers
Drivers and vehicle owners experience changes in accident reporting deadlines, hearing request timeframes, and ongoing financial responsibility filing obligations.
judgment debtors
Individuals with unsatisfied judgments face modified suspension rules, installment payment guidelines, and conditions for restoring operating privileges.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long do drivers have to request a hearing after receiving a notice of required security from the registrar?
What methods can a person use to request a hearing?
Who is exempted from continuing to regularly file proof of financial responsibility under Section 3 of the bill?
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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- May 20, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred to Transportation
- May 12, 2026HouseIntroducedIntroduced
Version history
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Analysis Score
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