This week, The OMA testified against House Bill 199, warning that the bill would create regulatory inconsistency and harm Ohio’s manufacturing competitiveness. HB 199 proposes allowing off-road vehicles such as all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility task vehicles (UTVs) to operate on public highways, expanding their permitted use under state law.

While the bill aims to standardize definitions and vehicle registration rules, it would result in a patchwork of local regulations, increasing compliance costs and creating inefficiencies in supply chains and complicating manufacturing operations. 5/20/2025