Ohio HB519: Prohibit specified actions with intent to steal a motor vehicle

What the bill says

An act To amend section 2923.24 of the Revised Code to prohibit possession of an electronic device while committing a motor vehicle theft offense, to temporarily reduce certain motor fuel taxes, to levy a temporary retail tax on certain motor fuel, to make appropriations to supplement the loss of motor fuel tax revenues, and to declare an emergency.

From the enrolled text, September 30, 2026:

AN ACT To amend section 2923.24 of the Revised Code to prohibit possession of an electronic device while committing a motor vehicle theft offense, to temporarily reduce certain motor fuel taxes, to levy a temporary retail tax on certain motor fuel, to make appropriations to supplement the loss of motor fuel tax revenues, and to declare an emergency. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Ohio: Section 1. That section 2923.24 of the Revised Code be amended to read as follows: Sec. 2923.24. (A) As used in this section: (1) "Electronic device or tool" means a device or tool designed or adapted for use in unlocking or turning on a motor vehicle and does not include a previously issued or activated electronic card, key, or other electronic device assigned to the lawful owner of a motor vehicle. (2) "Theft offense" has the same meaning as in section 2913.01 of the Revised Code. (B) No person shall possess or have under the person's control any substance, device, instrument, or article, with purpose to use it criminally. [DELETED: (B)] (C) Each of the following constitutes prima-facie evidence of criminal purpose: (1) Possession or control of any dangerous ordnance, or the materials or parts for making dangerous ordnance, in the absence of circumstances indicating the dangerous ordnance, materials, or …

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Sponsors

• Andrea White (R, 36) · primary sponsor
• Cindy Abrams (R, 29)
• Adam Bird (R, 63)
• Sean Brennan (D, 14)
• Karen Brownlee (D, 28)
• Gary Click (R, 88)
• Jack Daniels (R, 32)
• Kellie Deeter (R, 54)
• Michael Dovilla (R, 17)
• Haraz Ghanbari (R, 75)
• Derrick Hall (D, HD-034)
• Thomas Hall (R, 46)

Latest actions

1. October 1, 2026: Effective Emergency; Certain provisions effective December 30, 2026
2. October 1, 2026: Signed By The Governor
3. September 30, 2026: Sent To The Governor
4. September 30, 2026: Concurred in Senate amendments
5. September 30, 2026: Passed
6. September 30, 2026: Reported - Substitute
7. September 30, 2026: Re-referred
8. February 11, 2026: Referred to committee
9. November 25, 2025: Introduced
10. November 19, 2025: Passed

Votes

• Passed (September 30, 2026): 78 yea, 16 nay, passed
• Passed (September 30, 2026): 28 yea, 3 nay, passed
• Favorable Passage (September 30, 2026): 5 yea, 2 nay, failed
• Passed (November 19, 2025): 82 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Favorable Passage (November 12, 2025): 10 yea, 0 nay, failed

Common questions

What is HB519?

HB519 is a bill in the Ohio Legislature (136th General Assembly): Prohibit specified actions with intent to steal a motor vehicle.

What does HB519 do?

In its own words: An act To amend section 2923.24 of the Revised Code to prohibit possession of an electronic device while committing a motor vehicle theft offense, to temporarily reduce certain motor fuel taxes, to levy a temporary retail tax on certain motor fuel, to make appropriations to supplement the loss of motor fuel tax revenues, and to declare an emergency.

What is the status of HB519?

Signed into law as of October 1, 2026. Latest action: Effective Emergency; Certain provisions effective December 30, 2026 (October 1, 2026).

Who sponsored HB519?

Andrea White (R, 36), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB519?

On the Ohio Legislature website: https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb519