In effect
Limited protection
Ohio SB 156 — Personal Delivery Devices
Ohio · Ohio Rev. Code § 4511.513
Ohio authorized sidewalk delivery robots up to 200 lb (one of the highest weight caps in the country) and up to 10 mph, with $100,000 in liability insurance. Local governments retain authority to set additional operating rules.
Technical detail
Ohio Rev. Code §§ 4511.01(III), 4511.513 (Personal Delivery Devices), added by SB 156 of the 132nd GA.
Who is protected: Ohio pedestrians and sidewalk users
Who must comply: PDD operators in Ohio
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Ohio |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2019-04-04 |
| Enacted | 2019-01-04 |
| Citation | Ohio Rev. Code § 4511.513 |
| Enforced by | Ohio Department of Public Safety; local police |
| Private right of action | No — agency enforcement only |
| Penalties | Traffic infraction; civil liability via insurance |
| Topics | consumer protection · government use of AI |
| Last verified | 2026-06-17 |
| Official source | Ohio General Assembly — SB 156 (132nd GA) ↗ |
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