The bill H. B. No. 2025-2026 proposes to enact a new section, 5534.853, of the Revised Code to officially designate a portion of U.S. Route 24 in Ohio as the "Heartland Highway." This designation applies to both the westbound and eastbound lanes of the highway that stretch between the Indiana border and the Michigan border, passing through the counties of Paulding, Defiance, Henry, and Lucas.

Additionally, the bill grants the director of transportation the authority to erect suitable markers along the highway to indicate its new name. This initiative aims to enhance the recognition of this route and promote regional identity.