OH PDD law (SB 156)
Ohio SB 156 — Personal Delivery Devices
Ohio · Ohio Rev. Code § 4511.513
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- April 4, 2019
- Applies to
- PDD operators in Ohio
- Enforced by
- Ohio Department of Public Safety; local police
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.
Who is protected: Ohio pedestrians and sidewalk users
Legal detail
Ohio Rev. Code §§ 4511.01(III), 4511.513 (Personal Delivery Devices), added by SB 156 of the 132nd GA.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Ohio |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Strength | Limited |
| Enacted | January 4, 2019 |
| Citation | Ohio Rev. Code § 4511.513 |
| Private right of action | No, agency enforcement only |
| Penalties | Traffic infraction; civil liability via insurance |
| Topics | consumer protection · government use of AI |
| Bill text | Ohio General Assembly — SB 156 (132nd GA) |
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