Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB 429 — Regards police escorts for farm equipment, agricultural vehicles

Last action — Referred to committee

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill modifies rules for police escorts of farm equipment and vehicles hauling agricultural products.

This bill amends regulations concerning police escorts for farm machinery and agricultural vehicles. It allows certain vehicles to operate without a law enforcement escort under specified conditions.

What this means for you
  • Farmers: This means farmers may have more flexibility in moving farm equipment without needing a police escort.

Summary

To amend section 4513.34 of the Revised Code regarding police escorts for farm equipment and vehicles that haul agricultural equipment and produce.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill changes existing law regarding police escorts for farm equipment, allowing certain vehicles to operate without an escort under specified conditions.

  • Section 4513.34

    the director shall not require a law enforcement escort if all of the following conditions are met: → the director shall not require a law enforcement escort if the permit holder operates the farm machinery or farm equipment on a state route other than an interstate highway, moves the farm machinery or farm equipment a distance that is less than ten miles, and receives written permission to operate the farm machinery or farm equipment without a law enforcement escort from the county sheriff of any county with jurisdiction over the applicable portion of the state highway.

    This change allows for certain farm equipment to operate without a law enforcement escort under specific conditions.

Action History

  1. As Introduced

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (133)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 429 do?
To amend section 4513.34 of the Revised Code regarding police escorts for farm equipment and vehicles that haul agricultural equipment and produce.
Who sponsors SB 429?
SB 429 is sponsored by Kyle Koehler (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 429?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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