Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 973: Create emergency vehicle access routes across railroads
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 973 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on July 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Create emergency vehicle access routes across railroads. Primary sponsor: Justin Pizzulli (Republican), Thomas Hall (Republican). It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 13, 2026): Introduced.
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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 307.203, 5589.20, 5589.22, 5589.23, 5589.24, and 5589.99; to amend, for the purpose of adopting new section numbers as indicated in parentheses, sections 5589.20 (5589.40), 5589.22 (5589.42), 5589.23 (5589.43), and 5589.24 (5589.44); to enact section 5589.41; and to repeal sections 5589.21 and 5589.211 of the Revised Code to create designated access routes across railroads for emergency vehicles.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Pizzulli | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 90 |
| Thomas Hall | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 46 |
| Rachel Baker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Monica Blasdel | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 79 |
| Sean Brennan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Kellie Deeter | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 54 |
| Mark Johnson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 92 |
| Brian Lorenz | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Joe Miller | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| Tristan Rader | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Kevin Ritter | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 94 |
| Jodi Salvo | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
| Josh Williams | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced