The bill proposes extensive amendments to the Ohio Revised Code concerning the regulation of various vehicles, including all-terrain vehicles, off-highway motorcycles, snowmobiles, utility vehicles, and mini-trucks. A significant change is the replacement of the term "all-purpose vehicle" with "all-terrain vehicle" throughout the text, aligning definitions with current industry standards. The bill also introduces new provisions for the issuance of permits for individuals with mobility impairments to use all-terrain vehicles for hunting without a fee. Additionally, it establishes a streamlined process for the transfer-on-death designation of titled vehicles, allowing owners to specify beneficiaries and ensuring that these vehicles are not considered part of the deceased's estate for probate purposes.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies regulations regarding the operation of these vehicles on public streets, including safety equipment requirements and penalties for violations. It mandates that local authorities can regulate the operation of utility vehicles and mini-trucks, while also specifying conditions under which off-highway motorcycles and snowmobiles may be operated. The legislation aims to enhance public safety, streamline vehicle registration processes, and improve compliance with safety standards, while also addressing the management of vehicle titles and ownership transfers. Overall, the bill seeks to modernize the legal framework governing these vehicles and improve safety measures for users in Ohio.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 1531.01, 1533.01, 1533.103, 1533.18, 2131.12, 2131.13, 2744.01, 2911.21, 2921.331, 2923.16, 4501.01, 4501.13, 4503.01, 4503.038, 4503.04, 4503.10, 4503.191, 4503.312, 4504.01, 4505.01, 4505.06, 4505.09, 4505.11, 4510.036, 4511.01, 4511.214, 4511.713, 4513.02, 4513.221, 4513.263, 4517.01, 4519.01, 4519.02, 4519.03, 4519.031, 4519.04, 4519.05, 4519.08, 4519.09, 4519.10, 4519.11, 4519.20, 4519.21, 4519.22, 4519.401, 4519.41, 4519.42, 4519.43, 4519.44, 4519.45, 4519.46, 4519.47, 4519.48, 4519.511, 4519.512, 4519.52, 4519.521, 4519.53, 4519.54, 4519.55, 4519.551, 4519.56, 4519.57, 4519.58, 4519.59, 4519.60, 4519.61, 4519.62, 4519.63, 4519.631, 4519.64, 4519.65, 4519.66, 4519.67, 4519.68, 4519.69, 4519.70, 5553.044, 5739.02, 5815.36, 4511.215, 4511.216, 4519.40