Ohio bill exempts vehicles towing farm machinery from statutory size limits

Original title: Exempt a vehicle towing farm machinery from vehicle size limits

Last action · February 4, 2026: Referred to TransportationSponsors: Roy Klopfenstein and 14 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Ohio House Bill 672 exempts vehicles that are towing or hauling farm machinery and equipment from statutory vehicle size limits, provided the towing vehicle meets the dimension requirements on its own or the operator holds proper permits for the towing vehicle's dimensions.

Why it matters

Changes legal compliance rules for agricultural transport operators on public roads by removing size-limit restrictions for vehicles towing farm equipment under specific permitting conditions.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

Agricultural equipment operators

Operators towing farm machinery are exempt from statutory vehicle size limits provided specific conditions regarding towing vehicle dimensions or permits are met.

Directly affected

Director of Transportation

Retains authority to adopt rules governing oversized vehicle movements and prohibit operation on designated state highways.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does House Bill 672 change?

It exempts vehicles towing or hauling farm machinery and equipment from statutory vehicle size limits under specific conditions.

What conditions must be met for a towing vehicle to qualify for the exemption?

Either the towing vehicle must meet standard dimension requirements without the farm machinery, or the operator must hold proper permits covering the dimensions of the towing vehicle itself.

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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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Feb 4, 2026HouseCommittee
Referred to Transportation
Feb 3, 2026HouseIntroduced
Introduced

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