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HB 533Revise list of vehicles that can commit vehicular homicide

Status: Passed chamber
Latest action: 2026-10-06 — Effective 10/6/26
Primary sponsor: Kevin D. Miller (Republican)

Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement
Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and Punishment
Transportation : Motor Vehicles
Transportation : Traffic Offenses
House Public Safety Committee
Senate Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee
Crime and Punishment
Motor Vehicles
Traffic Offenses
Transportation

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This bill substantially narrows Ohio's vehicular homicide statute by removing multiple pathways for prosecution. The changes eliminate OVI (operating while intoxicated) offenses as a basis for vehicular homicide charges, delete provisions for construction zone-related deaths caused by reckless operation or speeding, and remove enhancements based on prior convictions. The bill also eliminates mens rea standards of 'recklessly' and 'negligently,' removes provisions targeting offenders with suspended licenses or multiple prior OVI convictions, and deletes mandatory prison terms and a mandatory fine of up to $25,000. Supporting definitions including 'OVI offense,' 'construction zone,' 'speeding offense,' and 'traffic-related homicide, manslaughter, or assault offense' are removed entirely. The cumulative effect is a significant restructuring that removes most of the existing legal frameworks for prosecuting vehicular homicide cases in Ohio.

Elimination of OVI (operating while intoxicated) offenses as a basis for vehicular homicide prosecution
Removal of construction zone vehicular homicide provisions for both reckless operation and speeding violations
Deletion of sentencing enhancements based on prior convictions, including lookback periods of twenty years for prior OVI and traffic-related offenses
Removal of mandatory prison terms and a mandatory fine of up to $25,000 for aggravated vehicular homicide
Elimination of mens rea standards of 'recklessly' and 'negligently' as culpability thresholds

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Sponsors

Kevin D. Miller (Republican) · primaryprimary
Cindy Abrams (Republican) · cosponsor
Sean P. Brennan (Democratic) · cosponsor
Karen Brownlee (Democratic) · cosponsor
Jack K. Daniels (Republican) · cosponsor
Kellie Deeter (Republican) · cosponsor
Michael D. Dovilla (Republican) · cosponsor
Haraz N. Ghanbari (Republican) · cosponsor
Thomas Hall (Republican) · cosponsor
Mark Hiner (Republican) · cosponsor
Dontavius L. Jarrells (Democratic) · cosponsor
Marilyn John (Republican) · cosponsor

Versions

As IntroducedOct 21, 2025
As Reported by the House Public Safety CommitteeOct 22, 2025
As Passed by the HouseMar 17, 2026
As Reported by the Senate Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety CommitteeMar 18, 2026
As Passed by the SenateMar 19, 2026
As EnrolledJul 7, 2026

Legislative history

Oct 6, 2026
Effective
Oct 6, 2026
Effective 10/6/26
Jul 7, 2026
Signed By The Governor
Jul 1, 2026
Sent To The Governor
Jun 10, 2026
Reported
Jun 10, 2026
Passed
Mar 25, 2026
Referred to committee
Mar 19, 2026
Introduced
Mar 18, 2026
Passed
Mar 17, 2026
Reported
Oct 22, 2025
Referred to committee
Oct 21, 2025
Introduced

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Analysis: Final AnalysisPDF
Analysis: As Reported By Senate CommitteePDF
Analysis: As Passed By HousePDF
Analysis: As Reported By House CommitteePDF
Analysis: As IntroducedPDF
Fiscal Notes: Final Fiscal NotePDF
Fiscal Notes: As Passed By SenatePDF
Fiscal Notes: As Reported By Senate CommitteePDF

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Fiscal Notes: As Passed By HousePDF

Fiscal Notes: As Reported By House CommitteePDF

Fiscal Notes: As IntroducedPDF

Additional Documents: Synopsis of Committee AmendmentsPDF