State • Ohio

HB 541: Designate Deputy Daniel "Weston" Sherrer Memorial Highway

Riordan McClainIntroduced

HB 541 status: Introduced — Effective 10/6/26 (updated Oct 6, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score85/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactLow impact 10/100

Bill summary

Official

This law will rename a stretch of U.S. Route 42 in Morrow County to the "Deputy Daniel 'Weston' Sherrer Memorial Highway" to honor his memory.

Key analysis

Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan90%
Public opinion85%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • no identified negative impact on natural resources

Risks

  • no direct environmental benefit

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • negligible economic impact

Risks

  • minimal fiscal cost for sign fabrication and installation

Society

Positive Outlook
70%

Benefits

  • honors a fallen law enforcement officer
  • provides public recognition for local service

Risks

  • limited reach beyond the immediate local community
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

This is a strictly commemorative piece of legislation and should not be expected to provide substantive policy reform.

Limitation

Analysis is based on a summary abstract rather than the full legislative text.

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Effective 10/6/26

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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