Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect is identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect is identified.
StateOhioIntroduced
HB 541: Designate Deputy Daniel "Weston" Sherrer Memorial Highway
Riordan McClain
HB 541 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
75OUT OF 100
Score:75/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 5/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan90%
Public opinion80%
Bill summary
What changes
A portion of U.S. Route 42 in Morrow County is designated as the 'Deputy Daniel 'Weston' Sherrer Memorial Highway.'
Who is affected
The local community in Morrow County and those traveling on the designated stretch of U.S. Route 42.
Requirements and enforcement
The state or local transportation department is required to install markers for the designation.
Costs and funding
Nominal costs for the production and installation of memorial signage; exact figures are not stated in the source.
When it takes effect
Effective 10/6/26.
Potential benefits
Provides a formal public honor for a deceased law enforcement officer.
Risks and tradeoffs
None; the bill is non-controversial and commemorative.
What is still unknown
The specific length of the highway to be designated is not defined in the available summary.
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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 is identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect is identified.
Society
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Honors the memory and service of Deputy Daniel 'Weston' Sherrer.
- Recognizes law enforcement service within the local community.
- Provides a formal, symbolic gesture of respect from the state government.
Risks
- Symbolic recognition does not address underlying systemic law enforcement challenges.
- Highway designations can create administrative clutter if overly frequent.
- Public sentiment regarding naming conventions can vary by community.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect is identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect is identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect is identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect is identified.
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect is identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect is identified.
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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Source note
This is a low-impact commemorative bill with no significant public policy or fiscal implications.
Analysis scope
Source provided is a summary abstract only.
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