Bill > HB533

This bill amends Ohio law to expand the list of vehicles that can be involved in vehicular homicide and vehicular assault offenses. Specifically, the bill adds motor-driven cycles, motor scooters, and all-purpose vehicles to the existing list of vehicles that can be used to commit these serious traffic-related crimes. The bill modifies sections 2903.06 and 2903.08 of the Ohio Revised Code to include these additional vehicle types in provisions related to causing death or serious physical harm while operating a vehicle. The changes apply to various scenarios, including offenses committed while driving under the influence, recklessly, or in a construction zone. The bill maintains the existing penalty structures for these offenses, which can range from misdemeanors to felonies depending on the specific circumstances, such as prior offenses or driving status. Additionally, the bill updates definitions and cross-references to ensure consistency with the expanded vehicle list, and it repeals the existing versions of the affected sections to replace them with the updated language.

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb533