The bill amends section 4507.21 of the Revised Code to exempt certain military-related limited term driver's license applicants from the driver's education requirements. Specifically, it introduces a new exemption for individuals who possess a valid visa and foreign driver's license while also attesting to their relationship with the U.S. military or Department of Defense. Additionally, the bill expands the Drones for First Responders Program by including counties and townships in the program's scope and establishes a process for awarding funds to local authorities for acquiring unmanned aerial vehicle systems and training.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that the Director of Transportation submit a report on the program's effectiveness and expenditures by September 30, 2025. It also includes a declaration of emergency, emphasizing the immediate need for these changes to facilitate driving for foreign military officials and contractors in Ohio without the burden of completing full driver's education courses. The existing sections of the Revised Code that are being amended or repealed are also noted in the bill.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 4507.21
As Reported By House Committee: 4507.21, 755.20, H.B
As Passed By House: 4507.21, 755.20, H.B