Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 597: Prohibit the operation of unmanned aerial vehicles over schools

In committee Last action November 19, 2025: Referred to committee

Plain-language summary

HB 597 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on November 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibit the operation of unmanned aerial vehicles over schools. Primary sponsor: Mark Sigrist (Democratic), Ty Mathews (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (November 19, 2025): Referred to committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Mark Sigrist (Democratic); Ty Mathews (Republican). 5 co-sponsors.