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StateOhioIntroduced
HB 210: Regards the sale of used catalytic converters
Bill Roemer
HB 210 status: Introduced — Effective 10/6/26 (updated Oct 6, 2026).
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Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
Not enough information
Score:Not enough information
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 55/100
Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion80%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill amends multiple sections of the Ohio Revised Code to regulate the sale, transfer, and documentation of used catalytic converters.
Who is affected
Scrap metal dealers, automotive recyclers, parts retailers, and law enforcement agencies are primarily affected.
Requirements and enforcement
The bill mandates new recordkeeping and transactional reporting requirements for those dealing in used catalytic converters.
Costs and funding
Administrative costs associated with compliance and recordkeeping are expected for businesses in the scrap and recycling sector.
When it takes effect
The bill is effective as of 10/6/26.
Potential benefits
Potential for reduced theft of catalytic converters, increased transparency in the scrap metal market, and improved ability for police to track stolen parts.
Risks and tradeoffs
Increased regulatory burden, compliance costs for small businesses, and potential for inconsistent enforcement across local jurisdictions.
What is still unknown
The effectiveness of these specific recordkeeping mandates in preventing theft compared to existing laws is not documented in the available source.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- reduces financial loss from theft for vehicle owners
- establishes clear industry standards for used part dealers
- curbs illicit shadow markets for vehicle parts
Risks
- imposes additional compliance and administrative costs on businesses
- increases operational paperwork for scrap yards
- risk of inventory disposal delays for legitimate recyclers
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- standardizes dealer registration and reporting requirements
- improves access for law enforcement to transaction records
- creates a structured oversight framework for second-hand metal trade
Risks
- increases state and local regulatory enforcement burden
- potential for bureaucratic overreach on business practices
- reliance on manual documentation may cause processing lags
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- serves as a targeted deterrent against catalytic converter theft
- reduces the volume of stolen goods in the marketplace
- minimizes vehicle downtime for critical services like emergency response
Risks
- does not address underlying economic drivers of theft
- risk of displaced criminal activity towards other vehicle parts
- limited efficacy against online anonymous grey-market sales
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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Source note
Businesses dealing in scrap metal may face immediate regulatory compliance changes that carry potential for administrative penalties.
Analysis scope
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