HB251Introduced in the House
Regards drone use by law enforcement; aviation facilities
Introduced by Bernard Willis, District 74
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To amend sections 4561.01 and 4561.11 and to enact sections 4561.60, 4561.61, 4561.62, 4561.63, 4561.64, and 5501.84 of the Revised Code to establish requirements related to the use and purchase of an unmanned aerial vehicle by law enforcement and other public entities and to expressly incorporate additional aviation facilities into the Aeronautics Law.
Where it stands
Effective Certain provisions effective October 6, 2030
October 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Passed · June 10, 2026
89
Yes
5
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
94 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Dontavius Jarrells | 1 | Yes |
| Latyna Humphrey | 2 | Yes |
| Beryl Brown Piccolantonio | 4 | Yes |
| Meredith Lawson-Rowe | 5 | Yes |
| Christine Cockley | 6 | Yes |
| Michael Dovilla | 7 | Yes |
| Allison Russo | 7 | Yes |
| Anita Somani | 8 | Yes |
| Munira Abdullahi | 9 | No |
| Crystal Lett | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced
Referred to committee: Transportation
Reported - Substitute: Transportation
Passed
Introduced
Referred to committee: Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety
Reported - Substitute: Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety
Passed
Concurred in Senate amendments
Sent To The Governor
Signed By The Governor
Effective Certain provisions effective October 6, 2030
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