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Sponsors say House Bill 132 would stiffen 'move over' penalties after fatal roadside incident
Summary
Representative Craig and Representative Melanie Miller presented House Bill 132, a tiered ‘move over’ penalties proposal inspired by the death of Lt. Philip Weigel; the bill would escalate fines and possible license suspension and criminal charges for severe outcomes.
At a first hearing on House Bill 132 — described in testimony as "Philip Weigel's Law" — sponsors said the bill would expand Ohio’s move‑over law penalties by creating a tiered approach tied to repeat offenses and outcomes.
Representative Craig told the committee HB132 is inspired by the 2022 roadside death of Town and Country Fire Lieutenant Philip Weigel, who was struck while responding to a crash.…
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