Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB 488 — Require amusement parks provide real-time ride operation status

Last action — Referred to committee

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced October 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

To enact sections 993.15 and 993.16 of the Revised Code to require an amusement park operator to implement and maintain a system that publicly communicates the real-time operational status of each of its amusement rides.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. As Introduced

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 133 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (133)

133 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 488 do?
To enact sections 993.15 and 993.16 of the Revised Code to require an amusement park operator to implement and maintain a system that publicly communicates the real-time operational status of each of its amusement rides.
Who sponsors HB 488?
HB 488 is sponsored by Sean P. Brennan (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 488?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced October 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 488?
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