SB55

Regards operating under the influence of marihuana, OVI evidence

Chamber Passed·10/8/25

Ohio SB55 amends OVI laws to include penalties for operating under the influence of marihuana.

Ohio SB55 amends sections 1547.11, 3701.143, and 4511.19 of the Revised Code to address operating under the influence of marihuana. It specifies penalties for operating a vehicle or watercraft while under the influence of marihuana, including fines, jail terms, and license suspensions. It also outlines the admissibility of evidence in criminal prosecutions and juvenile court proceedings, including laboratory reports and field sobriety test results.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 7–0 · Oct 8, 2025
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

28 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 18

11:00 AM

House Judiciary 2nd Hearing, Proponent Testimony

Feb 11

11:00 AM

House Judiciary 1st Hearing, Sponsor Testimony

History

Oct 15, 2025

House

Referred to committee: Judiciary

Oct 14, 2025

House

Introduced

Oct 8, 2025

Senate

Reported - Substitute: Judiciary