Ohio Governor Signs House Bill 492 into Law

The law aims to improve officer safety during traffic stops

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(Columbus, Oh.) - Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 492 into law this week. 

House Bill 492 modifies Ohio law to require motor vehicle drivers and their passengers to disclose their name, address, and date of birth to a law enforcement officer upon request during a lawful traffic stop for a moving violation.  

The new law aims to provide law enforcement officers with the information needed to identify potentially dangerous individuals during traffic stops, helping improve the safety of officers and the communities they serve. The legislation also expands the offense of interfering with an arrest, increasing the penalty to a second-degree misdemeanor.

The bill was sponsored by State Rep. Cindy Abrams (R-Harrison). She released the following statement:

“Our law enforcement face risk each day they put their uniform on and start their shift. Traffic stops, gun runs, and domestic violence calls are the some of the most dangerous calls for our police. House Bill 492 provides our law enforcement with an extra tool in the toolbox as they work to keep our communities safe.”

House Bill 492 officially goes into effect on October 5. 

 

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