Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 678: Modify the financial responsibility laws and verification process
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 678 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Modify the financial responsibility laws and verification process. Primary sponsor: Cindy Abrams (Republican), Jack Daniels (Republican). It lists 16 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): 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 4503.10, 4503.102, 4503.20, 4507.212, 4509.101, 4509.66, 4509.67, 4509.69, and 4509.77 and to enact sections 4503.48, 4509.43, 4509.431, 4509.432, 4509.433, and 4509.434 of the Revised Code to implement an online financial responsibility verification system and to modify the financial responsibility laws.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 17
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cindy Abrams | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Jack Daniels | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Adam Bird | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Monica Blasdel | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 79 |
| Haraz Ghanbari | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 75 |
| Thomas Hall | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 46 |
| Marilyn John | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 76 |
| Mark Johnson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 92 |
| Matt Kishman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 50 |
| Jeff LaRe | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 73 |
| Brian Lorenz | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Kevin Miller | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 69 |
| Ty Moore | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 95 |
| Phil Plummer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Sharon A. Ray | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jean Schmidt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
| Andrea White | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Bernie Willis | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 74 |
“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