Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Introduced 7 D cosponsors

HB 980 — Enact the Rideshare Sexual Assault Prevention Act

Last action — Introduced

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced July 22, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

This bill revises laws for transportation network companies to enhance sexual assault prevention.

The bill amends existing laws and introduces new sections regarding transportation network companies. It aims to improve measures for sexual assault prevention in rideshare services.

Summary

To amend sections 4925.02, 4925.03, 4925.04, and 4925.07 and to enact sections 4925.11, 4925.12, and 4925.99 of the Revised Code to revise the law governing transportation network companies and to name this act the Rideshare Sexual Assault Prevention Act.

Bill Text

Action History

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Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 127 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (127)

127 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 980 do?
To amend sections 4925.02, 4925.03, 4925.04, and 4925.07 and to enact sections 4925.11, 4925.12, and 4925.99 of the Revised Code to revise the law governing transportation network companies and to name this act the Rideshare Sexual Assault Prevention Act.
Who sponsors HB 980?
HB 980 is sponsored by Eric Synenberg (Democratic), Anita Somani (Democratic), Crystal Lett (Democratic), Karen Brownlee (Democratic), Sean P. Brennan (Democratic), Rachel B. Baker (Democratic), and Michele Grim (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 980?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced July 22, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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