The bill H. B. No. 2025-2026 proposes to enact a new section, 5534.853, of the Revised Code to officially designate a segment 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 from the Indiana border to 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 legislative action aims to enhance the recognition of this route and potentially promote regional identity and tourism.