Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 596: Require uninsured motorist coverage; increase minimum coverage
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 596 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on November 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Require uninsured motorist coverage; increase minimum coverage. Primary sponsor: Ismail Mohamed (Democratic), Josh Williams (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (November 19, 2025): Referred to committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
To amend sections 3937.18, 4509.01, 4509.20, and 4509.51 of the Revised Code to require all motor vehicle insurance policies to include uninsured motorist coverage and to increase the state's minimum auto liability insurance requirements for bodily injury or death to another person or persons.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ismail Mohamed | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Josh Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
| Sean Brennan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Terrence Upchurch | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to committee
- Introduced