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Yes: 295 • No: 21
OhioHB 519136th General Assembly (2025-2026)HouseWALLET
Prohibit specified actions with intent to steal a motor vehicle
Sponsored By: Andrea White (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Crimes, Corrections, and Law EnforcementCrime and Punishment
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
7 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.
Fuel dealers can claim tax reimbursements
Ohio-licensed retail dealers can claim reimbursement for qualifying gasoline and diesel sold during the temporary tax cut. Eligible fuel includes inventory held when the period starts or received afterward and sold during the period. Payments cover the tax paid or owed minus 0.01 cent per gallon. Dealers must apply by March 1, 2027, and cannot claim the same gallons twice, even across multiple applications. The Tax Commissioner reviews claims and certifies approved payments from the Tax Refund Fund; denials follow the tax-review process.
Stronger penalties for vehicle theft tools
Ohio replaces its criminal-tools law beginning 90 days after the act takes effect. Possessing or controlling an electronic tool made or adapted to unlock or start a vehicle counts as initial evidence of theft intent when surrounding facts indicate planned vehicle theft. Devices previously issued or activated and assigned to the vehicle's lawful owner are excluded. Possessing criminal tools is generally a first-degree misdemeanor, or a fifth-degree felony when facts show intended use in a felony. The offense is a fourth-degree felony when facts show that a covered electronic device or tool was involved.
Ohio replaces lost fuel tax revenue
Ohio provides $725 million from its General Revenue Fund in fiscal year 2027 to offset lost fuel tax revenue. The money counts as revenue from the affected taxes and goes to the funds that normally receive those taxes. Another $250,000 pays for Department of Taxation administration, bringing total funding to $725.25 million. The budget director must track each appropriation's sources and amounts and use the accounting rules for the state's budget act. These funds do not create direct household payments.
Dealers owe tax on leftover fuel
Licensed retail dealers owe tax on fuel taxed at the temporary rate but sold after the reduction period ends. Rates are 38.49 cents per gallon of gasoline and 46.99 cents per gallon of diesel. Payment is due March 1, 2027, using the required form. Dealers can offset this tax against approved reimbursements, paying or receiving the net balance. Late payment adds $50 or 10% of the payment due, whichever is greater; unpaid amounts and charges are collected through tax assessments.
Temporary fuel tax savings for Ohio buyers
Ohio temporarily cuts gasoline and diesel taxes to 0.01 cent per gallon—one-hundredth of one cent. The period starts at 12:01 a.m. on the third day after Section 3 takes effect. It ends at 11:59 p.m. on the 93rd day after that section takes effect. Licensed retail and motor-fuel dealers must pass the full tax savings to buyers. Violations may affect dealer licenses, and the Attorney General enforces the consumer protection rules. The Agriculture Department does not issue replacement tax notices; stations may temporarily change existing pump notices without permanently damaging them.
Fuel dealers get specific filing dates
Motor-fuel dealers must report and pay taxes for fuel received in October 2026 between December 7 and December 15, 2026. They cannot file or pay earlier than December 7. This rule changes the filing and payment dates, not the tax amount owed.
Fuel tax recipients face payment delays
Ohio's Tax Commissioner may delay specified fuel-related tax distributions due in December 2026 by up to 10 business days. The rule changes when recipients get the money, not the amount they receive.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Andrea White
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Adam C. Bird
Republican • House
Adam Holmes
Republican • House
Adam Mathews
Republican • House
Ashley Bryant Bailey
Democratic • House
Bernard Willis
Republican • House
Bob Peterson
Republican • House
Brian Lampton
Republican • House
Cindy Abrams
Republican • House
Daniel P. Troy
Democratic • House
Darnell T. Brewer
Democratic • House
Derrick Hall
Democratic • House
Desiree Tims
Democratic • House
Gary Click
Republican • House
Gayle Manning
Republican • House
Haraz N. Ghanbari
Republican • House
Jack K. Daniels
Republican • House
Jean Schmidt
Republican • House
Jeff LaRe
Republican • House
Jodi Salvo
Republican • House
Josh Williams
Republican • House
Karen Brownlee
Democratic • House
Kellie Deeter
Republican • House
Kevin D. Miller
Republican • House
Latyna M. Humphrey
Democratic • House
Marilyn John
Republican • House
Mark Hiner
Republican • House
Mark Johnson
Republican • House
Mark Sigrist
Democratic • House
Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe
Democratic • House
Michael D. Dovilla
Republican • House
Mike Odioso
Republican • House
Monica Robb Blasdel
Republican • House
Phil Plummer
Republican • House
Sean P. Brennan
Democratic • House
Sharon A. Ray
Republican • House
Thomas Hall
Republican • House
Tom Young
Republican • House
Tracy M. Richardson
Republican • House
Veronica R. Sims
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 9/30/2026
Concurred in Senate amendments
Yes: 78 • No: 16
Senate vote • 9/30/2026
Passed
Yes: 28 • No: 3
Senate vote • 9/30/2026
General Government: Reported
Yes: 5 • No: 2
House vote • 11/20/2025
Passed
Yes: 82 • No: 0
House vote • 11/20/2025
Passed
Yes: 82 • No: 0
House vote • 11/12/2025
Public Safety: Reported
Yes: 10 • No: 0
House vote • 11/12/2025
Public Safety: Reported
Yes: 10 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor
10/1/2026GovernorSent to Governor
9/30/2026GovernorConcurred in Senate amendments
9/30/2026HousePassed
9/30/2026SenateReported
9/30/2026SenateRe-referred
9/30/2026SenateRefer to Committee
2/11/2026SenateIntroduced
11/25/2025SenatePassed
11/20/2025HouseReported
11/12/2025HouseRefer to Committee
10/15/2025HouseIntroduced
10/14/2025House
Bill Text
As Enrolled
10/1/2026
As Concurred by the House
As Introduced
As Passed by the House
As Passed by the Senate
As Re-Referred to the Senate General Government Committee
As Reported by the House Public Safety Committee
As Reported by the Senate General Government Committee
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