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Bill Summary · SB 427

Overview

  • Bill: SB 427
  • Session: 136th General Assembly, Ohio
  • Introduced: April 21, 2026
  • Sponsor: Senator Michele Reynolds (also listed as co-sponsor)
  • Current status: Referred to committee (as of May 13, 2026)

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill establishes a general statement of the General Assembly’s intent regarding the regulation of peer-to-peer car sharing programs, shared vehicle owners, and shared vehicle drivers.
  • It clarifies that regulation of these programs is a matter of statewide interest and requires statewide regulation.
  • The stated intent is to create uniform laws across Ohio for licensing, registration, taxation, and general requirements and expectations for:
    • peer-to-peer car sharing programs
    • shared vehicle owners
    • shared vehicle drivers
    • peer-to-peer car sharing
  • The framework would be codified in Chapter 4516 of the Revised Code, with specific authority or exceptions noted in section 4516.07.

Key Provisions (as introduced)

  • Enacts new language: Section 4516.14 of the Revised Code
    • Declares statewide interest and necessity for regulation of peer-to-peer car sharing activities.
    • Sets forth the General Assembly’s intent to establish uniform statewide laws governing:
    • Licensing of peer-to-peer car sharing programs
    • Registration requirements for participants and vehicles
    • Taxation related to peer-to-peer car sharing activities
    • General requirements and expectations for programs, owners, and drivers
    • Indicates that existing or future regulations in Chapter 4516 will apply to these activities unless superseded by other provisions in section 4516.07.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Participants in peer-to-peer car sharing:
    • Shared vehicle owners (those who list vehicles on P2P platforms)
    • Shared vehicle drivers (individuals who rent/drive listed vehicles)
  • Peer-to-peer car sharing programs (platforms that facilitate vehicle sharing)
  • State regulatory landscape: The bill signals that these activities will be subject to statewide licensing, registration, taxation, and standards.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction date: April 21, 2026
  • Referral: Referred to committee on May 13, 2026
  • No substantive regulatory text beyond the intent statement is included in the introduced bill; the actual regulatory measures (licensing requirements, tax rules, registration processes) would be developed and enacted through subsequent committee work and potential amendments to Chapter 4516.

Potential Impact

  • Establishes a unified, statewide regulatory approach for peer-to-peer car sharing, reducing variation between municipalities.
  • Could lead to:
    • Standardized licensing and registration processes for platforms and participants
    • Clear tax treatment and reporting obligations for P2P car sharing activities
    • Consistent consumer protections and program standards across Ohio
  • The extent of impact will depend on any future amendments or enacted provisions detailing specific requirements in Chapter 4516 and related sections (including 4516.07).

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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