Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateOhioIntroduced
HB 492: Prohibit interfering with motor vehicle-related arrests
Sharon Ray
HB 492 status: Introduced — Effective 10/6/26 (updated Oct 6, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
43OUT OF 100
Score:43/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
Constitutionality40%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill amends section 4513.36 to broaden the scope of interference with arrest charges and introduces a mandatory disclosure requirement for drivers stopped by police.
Who is affected
All drivers operating motor vehicles in Ohio and law enforcement officers enforcing traffic laws.
Requirements and enforcement
Drivers must now provide their name, home address, and date of birth to law enforcement when requested during any motor vehicle-related contact.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
Effective 10/6/26.
Potential benefits
Potentially streamlined traffic stops and standardized enforcement procedures for law enforcement.
Risks and tradeoffs
Significant civil liberty concerns regarding compelled self-identification and the scope of what constitutes 'interference' in a motor vehicle context.
What is still unknown
The specific threshold for what actions will qualify as 'interfering' with a motor vehicle-related law remains subject to future judicial interpretation.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
Critical outlook
40%
Benefits
- Standardizes driver identification procedures.
- Simplifies officer data collection at stops.
- Clearer expectations for driver behavior.
Risks
- Risk of compelled speech concerns.
- Potential infringement on Fourth Amendment privacy.
- Increased risk of detention for minor non-compliance.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Critical outlook
40%
Benefits
- Explicitly defines expectations for driver disclosure.
- Provides legal clarity for officers during stops.
- Standardizes definitions of arrest interference.
Risks
- Limits oversight of police discretion in stops.
- Reduces transparency regarding grounds for detention.
- Broadens police authority without additional oversight.
Public Health & Safety
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- May improve scene control for law enforcement.
- Standardizes identification in emergency traffic situations.
- Potentially faster resolution of traffic incidents.
Risks
- Potential for escalation in traffic stop encounters.
- Increased tension between officers and public.
- Redirection of resources to enforcement of identification.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
Potential constitutional challenges regarding 'stop and identify' requirements.
Analysis scope
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