In effect
Limited protection
Ohio HB 7 — Autonomous Vehicles (Mobility & DriveOhio framework)
Ohio · Ohio Rev. Code §§ 4501.01, 4511.01, 4511.991
Ohio's 2022 statute codified what had been executive-order policy under DriveOhio: fully driverless AV operation is allowed, the registered owner is the legal operator for traffic enforcement, AV networks must carry $5 million in insurance, and the state must maintain an AV testing program (the Smart Mobility / TRC framework).
Technical detail
Ohio Rev. Code §§ 4501.01, 4511.01, 4511.991 (Autonomous Vehicles), added by HB 7 of the 134th GA.
Who is protected: Ohio motorists and pedestrians sharing roads with AVs
Who must comply: AV owners, manufacturers, and network operators on Ohio public roads
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Ohio |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2022-09-13 |
| Enacted | 2022-06-14 |
| Citation | Ohio Rev. Code §§ 4501.01, 4511.01, 4511.991 |
| Enforced by | Ohio Department of Public Safety; Ohio Department of Transportation (DriveOhio) |
| Private right of action | No — agency enforcement only |
| Penalties | Traffic and registration penalties; civil liability |
| Topics | government use of AI · consumer protection · automated decision-making |
| Last verified | 2026-06-17 |
| Official source | Ohio General Assembly — HB 7 (134th GA) ↗ |
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