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House passes 'Aspen Reynolds Law' to increase penalties in active school zones
Summary
Ohio lawmakers passed H.B. 203, named for a student killed in a school crosswalk, raising penalties for vehicular assault and homicide in active school zones, adding signage requirements and license-reinstatement conditions; sponsors framed it as justice for families and a safety measure.
The Ohio House on March 24 approved House Bill 203 — the Aspen Reynolds Law — to increase penalties for certain traffic offenses, including vehicular assault and vehicular homicide, when those crimes occur within active school zones.
Representative Thomas Hall, who led the floor discussion, told colleagues the bill resulted from community advocacy after a May 2024 fatality in his district and sought to align school‑zone penalties with…
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