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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
136th General Assembly
Bill Summary
To amend section 5577.05 of the Revised Code to exempt a vehicle towing farm machinery from the statutory vehicle size limits.
AI Summary
This bill amends an existing Ohio law, section 5577.05 of the Revised Code, which sets statutory vehicle size limits for operation on public roads. Specifically, it creates an exemption for vehicles towing farm machinery and equipment from these size limits, provided that either the towing vehicle would meet the size requirements without the towed machinery, or the owner/operator has the necessary permits for the towing vehicle's dimensions regardless of the towed machinery. This change aims to facilitate the transportation of agricultural equipment by allowing for larger loads when necessary for farming operations, without requiring special permits for the farm machinery itself as long as the towing vehicle is properly permitted or within limits on its own.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (15)
Roy Klopfenstein (R)*,
Bob Peterson (R)*,
Thad Claggett (R),
Rodney Creech (R),
Haraz Ghanbari (R),
Mark Hiner (R),
Jim Hoops (R),
Angie King (R),
Brian Lorenz (R),
Kevin Ritter (R),
Monica Robb Blasdel (R),
Jodi Salvo (R),
David Thomas (R),
Josh Williams (R),
Heidi Workman (R),
Last Action
Referred to committee: Transportation (on 02/04/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb672 |
| Analysis - As Introduced | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=27256 |
| BillText | https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/hb672/00_IN/pdf/ |
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