Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HB 717 — Increase number of vehicles a person may sell without a license

Last action — Referred to committee

  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 February 24, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill increases the number of vehicles that can be sold without a license from five to fifteen for older vehicles.

This bill amends existing law to allow individuals to sell up to fifteen vehicles over 12 years old without needing a dealer license, up from the previous limit of five. This change aims to reduce licensing restrictions for sellers of older vehicles.

What this means for you
  • Workers: {}
  • Consumers: Consumers may benefit from an increased availability of older vehicles in the market from individuals selling them.
  • Small Business: This may provide more opportunities for small businesses involved in the resale of older vehicles without needing a dealer license.

Summary

To amend section 4517.02 of the Revised Code to increase the number of vehicles, from five to fifteen, that a person may sell without obtaining a motor vehicle dealer license if the vehicles are over 12 years old.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. As Introduced

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (133)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 717 do?
To amend section 4517.02 of the Revised Code to increase the number of vehicles, from five to fifteen, that a person may sell without obtaining a motor vehicle dealer license if the vehicles are over 12 years old.
Who sponsors HB 717?
HB 717 is sponsored by Levi Dean (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 717?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 24, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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