OH HB 7 (2022 AV)
Ohio HB 7 — Autonomous Vehicles (Mobility & DriveOhio framework)
Ohio · Ohio Rev. Code §§ 4501.01, 4511.01, 4511.991
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- September 13, 2022
- Applies to
- AV owners, manufacturers, and network operators on Ohio public roads
- Enforced by
- Ohio Department of Public Safety; Ohio Department of Transportation (DriveOhio)
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).
Who is protected: Ohio motorists and pedestrians sharing roads with AVs
Legal detail
Ohio Rev. Code §§ 4501.01, 4511.01, 4511.991 (Autonomous Vehicles), added by HB 7 of the 134th GA.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Ohio |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Strength | Limited |
| Enacted | June 14, 2022 |
| Citation | Ohio Rev. Code §§ 4501.01, 4511.01, 4511.991 |
| 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 |
| Bill text | Ohio General Assembly — HB 7 (134th GA) |
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