Ohio bills · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Ohio HB 597

Prohibit the operation of unmanned aerial vehicles over schools

Introduced
In committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
To Governor
Became law

Sponsors

Ty D. Mathews (Republican)
Mark Sigrist (Democratic)

Cosponsors (5)

Josh Williams (Republican)
Lauren McNally (Democratic)
Crystal Lett (Democratic)
Tex Fischer (Republican)
Sean P. Brennan (Democratic)

Summary

Official abstract published by the Ohio legislature· long title

To amend section 4561.50 and to enact section 4561.54 of the Revised Code to prohibit the operation of unmanned aerial vehicles over schools.

Text versions

As Introduced

Roll-call votes

No recorded votes on this bill.

Actions

Nov 19, 2025 · House
Referred to committee
Nov 18, 2025 · House
Introduced