Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB 851 — Enact the Paul Payne Safe Zone Act

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 May 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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In plain language

The bill establishes 'Safe Zones' on railroad tracks for employee safety.

This bill creates designated 'Safe Zones' on railroad tracks to enhance the safety of railroad employees. It aims to protect workers from potential hazards while they are on the job.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means increased safety measures for railroad employees while they are working near tracks.

Summary

To enact section 4955.37 of the Revised Code to establish "Safe Zones" on railroad tracks for the safety of railroad employees and to name this act the Paul Payne Safe Zone Act.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. As Introduced

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (133)

133 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety transportation
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 851 do?
To enact section 4955.37 of the Revised Code to establish "Safe Zones" on railroad tracks for the safety of railroad employees and to name this act the Paul Payne Safe Zone Act.
Who sponsors HB 851?
HB 851 is sponsored by Michele Grim (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 851?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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