Bill Sponsor
Ohio House Bill 251
Session 136
Regards drone use by law enforcement; aviation facilities
Became Law
Became Law
Became Law on Jul 7, 2026
Bill Intelligence

This bill aims to regulate the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) by law enforcement and public entities in Ohio, while also expanding the definition of aviation facilities. It details the requirements for the purchase and use of UAVs, and addresses the collection, admissibility, and retention of surveillance and flight data. Additionally, it prohibits law enforcement agencies from using UAVs armed with lethal weapons, with certain exceptions. The bill also prohibits the purchase, acquisition, and operation of UAV systems manufactured or assembled by a foreign adversary and establishes the process for maintaining a registry of such adversaries. This comprehensive bill provides guidelines for UAV use, data handling, and procurement.

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First Action
Apr 30, 2025
Latest Action
Oct 6, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
251
State
Ohio
Session
136
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Primary
Republican
Cosponsor
Republican
Cosponsor
Republican
Cosponsor
Republican
Cosponsor
House Votes (3)
Senate Votes (2)
Motion Text
Concurred in Senate amendments
House Roll Call Votes
Unknown
Beryl Brown Piccolantonio
Yes
Summary
To amend sections 4561.01 and 4561.11 and to enact sections 4561.60, 4561.61, 4561.62, 4561.63, and 4561.64 of the Revised Code to establish requirements related to the use of an unmanned aerial vehicle by law enforcement and to expressly incorporate additional aviation facilities into the Aeronautics Law.
Actions (15)
10/06/2026
Governor of Ohio
Effective 10/6/26
10/06/2026
Ohio General Assembly
Effective Certain provisions effective October 6, 2030
07/07/2026
Ohio General Assembly
Signed By The Governor
07/01/2026
Ohio General Assembly
Sent To The Governor
06/10/2026
Senate
Passed
06/10/2026
Senate
Reported - Substitute
06/10/2026
House
Concurred in Senate amendments
06/10/2026
House
The question being, Shall the amendments be concurred in?
06/10/2026
House
Message Read
11/19/2025
Senate
Referred to committee
11/18/2025
Senate
Introduced
11/12/2025
House
Passed
10/29/2025
House
Reported - Substitute
05/07/2025
House
Referred to committee
04/30/2025
House
Introduced